Logging, mining, harvesting… The use and consumption of our most basic natural resources is an essential, but misunderstood part of every country’s economic foundation. It’s also a foundation that is becoming more globally integrated and complex every year. With growing world populations and a higher general level of consumption per person than ever before, I […]
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Archive Month: April 2018
2018 Color of the Year
It’s here, the Sherwin Williams 2018 color of the year: Oceanside SW 6496. We are thrilled to see this bold color take front row with 2018 design trends. Adding a pop of color can change the mood of a space or aesthetic, creating a new atmosphere in which you can live. The trend of this [...]
Sliding Shutter Doors
In the last 12 months there has been a dramatic increase in the requests for shutters for sliding glass doors, often referred to as “sliders”. Home design has been becoming more transitional in style, which means traditional french doors are being replaced with sliding glass doors to open to the light and view. Sliders are […]
Understanding Timber Species and How They Become Shutters
Timber Species There are two types of lumber: softwoods, which are usually conifers like pine, spruce and cedar, and hardwoods, which come from flowering trees like teak, maple and walnut. Softwoods, as the name suggests are easily marked and dented, and therefore not suitable for shutters. Hardwoods on the other hand, are strong and stable, […]
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