What kind of wood do you use to make shutters?

Cedar
Cedar is the most commonly used wood as a material for creating exterior shutter. Not only shutters, but cedar wood is also actually used for many exterior applications. The chief reason for using cedar is that it’s dimensionally stable. This means it’s resistant to warping and twisting.

What type of wood is used for shutters?

Cedar is the most common material for construction of exterior shutters because of its resistance to both insects and decay. It is a straight wood that finishes very well and can withstand harsh outdoor conditions well.

Can you use untreated wood for shutters?

There are definitely more than one way to construct and hang shutters – I am simply sharing how we did it! Supplies needed to build shutters: Untreated Pine (we used 1.5 inch thick pine wood for the backboards and 3/4 inch thick pine for the cross board)

What wood do you use to make shutters?

How do you build window shutters?

Steps Measure your window frame. Cut the four planks to size. Build the shutter frame by gluing the two vertical planks to the two horizontal planks. Measure the length of your flat louvers. Ideally, you should buy louvers already fitted to size. Cut your louvers to size.

How do you install interior shutters?

Lift one shutter into position and slip a strip of 1/16″ plywood between the bottom of shutter frame and windowsill. This will ensure there is an adequate clearance to open and close shutters. Open the center hinge fully and hold it against the casement.

What is an exterior shutter?

An exterior hurricane shutter or storm shutter is used to protect windows and doors in a building against the effects of high winds, rain, and flying objects during a hurricane, or as a security shutter over an opening. They can be made of a variety of materials such as fiberglass, steel, aluminum,…