Timber Information
Perth Plantation Shutters are made from Western Red Cedar (Thuja Plicata).
The choice of wood for the shutter will determine its life, durability and look.
Western Red Cedar has been used by the Egyptians over 4,000 years ago and found it the pyramids, this is valid proof of quality and of its high standard in usage before shutters were ever created. Indians used to carve their totems out of Western Red Cedar which are still standing and they used to build canoes using the same wood.
There is a variety of wood that is used in shutters that didn't make the grade and the premium quality that Perth Plantation Shutters offer. These include, Cottonwood and MDF.
Timber Features »
Our selection of the optimum quality of Western Red Cedar for shutters feature:
No Wood Warping
- A lot of other wood used for shutters can warp due to its moisture and heat absorption rates.
- Western Red Cedar is slow growing and has small cells.
- Lowest shrinking factor of any softwood.
- When it's laid flat, will stay straight.
- It has natural true straight grain.
Insect repellent
- Presence of Thujic acid which is a natural repellent.
Acoustic properties
- Natural insulation and absorption.
- Density 12%mc.
Natural Durable
- Resits rot and decay with natural preservatives.
- Slow growing wood, small cells don't let heat or moisture in.
Accepts entire spectrum of finishes
- Natural freedom from resin.
- Fine grain.
- Applying oils will complement the wood.
- Painting the wood will make it fit into its surroundings.
- Low density so it holds the heat in or keeps it out.
Indoor/Outdoor usage
- Can be use for indoor and outdoor alike.
Western Red Cedar is a preferred wood for nearly all purposes where attractive appearance and resistance to weather is important.
