Premium Basswood Shutters
ABSOL’s Premium Basswood Shutters are made from a furniture grade hardwood timber, sourced from a high grade North American species. An abundant plantation timber. Hand sanded with a Polyurethane finish for hardness, water resistance, UV resistance & colour retention. Basswood is a Blonde timber, which also makes it perfect for Staining, ensuring a consistent finish on the Shutter Panels. Available in a wide range of painted and stained finishes.
Features
- Traditional wood joinery such as mortise and tenon joins with computer controlled precision
- Ideal for high traffic areas
- Tension screws are fitted to all panels ensuring the right blade tension is achieved
- Clearview or Tilt Rod operation
- Option of blade size
- Options to Custom colour match your shutters from the Dulux paint range
Specifications
When considering this type of Plantation Shutter for your windows the following points should be noted.
| PANEL SIZE LIMITS | Minimum | Maximum |
|---|---|---|
| Single Panel Width (Hinged) | 200mm | 950mm |
| Single Panel 90mm Stiles or 15mm Blades | 200mm | 1050mm |
| Single Panel Height (no midrail) | 300mm | 1800mm |
| Single Panel Height (with midrail) | 800mm | 3000mm |
| Sliding or Fixed | 200mm | 1050mm |
| Bi-Fold | 200mm | 650mm |
Options
ABSOL’s Premium Basswood Shutters are available in the following blade widths. Blades rotate outside the standard shutter frame; therefore maximum clearance is required when the blades are horizontal (maximum view). Consideration should also be given to handles and locks etc., fitted to windows
| BLADE SIZE | CLEARANCE REQUIRED |
|---|---|
| 63mm Aerofoil or Flat Blade | 46mm |
| 89mm Aerofoil or Flat Blade | 59mm |
| 114mm Aerofoil or Flat Blade | 72mm |
Hinges are powder-coated White as standard, but are also available in Bright Brass, Antique Brass & Stainless Steel Frames available are; L-Frame, Z-Frame, Deco Frame & Hang strip. Available in the following configurations:
- Fixed
- Hinged
- Sliding
- Bi-fold with & without tracking
Custom Shapes including Raked and Arched

