Advantages of Pine Wood for Shutters

There are many benefits to using Pine wood for shutters, which is why it has been used for many years, not just by shutter manufacturers, but also by furniture and flooring experts. Monterey pine, also known as Pine Wood, is a beautiful material and the most popular within our fantastic shutter range. So, is pine good for shutters? Let’s find out:

Benefits of Pine

Fast-Growing – Being a softwood, one of the main benefits is that this is a fast-growing wood, which is better for the environment and replaced quickly. This very popular renewable timber can be found in Western Australia, where, due to popular demand, is often regulated to reduce its effect on the environment. We now donate to Just One Tree who plant a tree with every order made with The Shutter Studio, helping give back to the environment in more ways than one.

Softwood – Although some manufacturers prefer to work with only hardwoods, we recognise the many benefits of using a softwood like Monterey Pine for our bespoke shutters. Softwoods are light, durable, and flexible when it comes to making bespoke furniture like our plantation shutters. The weight of this timber makes it easier to work with when designing and installing your bespoke shutters, helping with flexibility in windows that are not quite the perfect square.

So, what is the difference between softwoods and hardwoods? The main difference is their density, hardwoods are often denser but this also makes them heavier, which may not suit every window shape and style. We have both hard and softwoods within our range, which are beneficial in their own ways for a variety of window and home styles.

Sound Insulator – As well as being a good heat insulator in the winter months, Pine is a perfect solution for homes situated in busy residential areas, where customers need to reduce road noise in certain rooms of their property. This material is better than most woods for absorbing sound and creating quieter interiors, giving you a relaxing space to sleep or enjoy with your family.

Long life span – As with most of our shutter materials, if this wood is maintained to a good standard, it will last many, many years in homes and businesses. How long do shutter blinds last? Well, to keep your beautiful wood protected and lasting, we use a protective coating to protect against fading and sun damage. We also recommend a high-quality painted finish for your pine shutters which comes as standard for all of our shutter ranges. If you need help on how to pick shutter colours you can visit our webpage or check out our youtube channel for all tips and tricks.

If you are looking for a classic finish, then your panels can also be finished in one of our wood stains to complement the beautiful material itself. With good maintenance (no cleaning with water or chemicals) and our protective coating, these window dressings can last a lifetime.

Great value for money – All of the above points, plus the added benefit that Pine is easier to harvest than most woods, makes it much better value for money and more cost-effective.

Get your own Pine Shutters

Now you know the many reasons that we highly recommend this stunning timber and our customers adore the finish when installed in their homes, why not design your own?

Monterey Pine wooden shutters are the ideal choice to dress any type of bay window with one of our many shutter styles such as tier-on-tier, full-height, and even the classic solid panel. The many benefits that we have discussed make this wood the perfect elegant touch to any modern or historic property and will live up to its name of being one of the most popular shutter material choices for many years.

Contact our team today to book your free home consultation and discuss our pine range a little further:

Croydon team – 0208 662 0126

Kent Team – 01732 806185