Wooden furniture used on the inside and outside a home are a lot different from other types of materials that can be used. Different types of wood all have different types of properties that makes them a good choice or a bad choice to make into furniture, and not all types of wood are created equal. When it comes to wooden window shutters, Tampa residents should be made aware that they are susceptible to changing based off of the environment of a home that they are in, or the type of weather if the wooden shutters are placed on the outside of a home.
Common Types of Wood in Furniture
Many of the best wood options for wooden window shutters are the ones that are most commonly used in other types of furniture. Oak wood furniture is very popular because it is very abundant, and it also has strong durability. This is a common type of wood that is used on interior wooden window shutters. Tampa residents who are interested in exterior wooden shutters might want to consider something closer to cedar wood. Cedar contains cypresses, a naturally occurring oil that repels bugs, decay and moisture, making it a good option for wooden furniture meant to be used outside a home.
Coatings and Finishes Increase Wood Longevity
One other factor of wooden material that could make it a bad choice for wooden window shutters Tampa residents should know about is the coating or finish that is given to them. Very rarely do you see wooden window shutters, or any other type of wooden furniture that has not been treated with some sort of paint or stain. These different designs not only change the appearance of the wooden furniture, but it also helps protect them. This is something that is not necessarily important for wooden window shutters that go on the inside of a home, but this is something that should be taken into consideration if a homeowner is interested in exterior wooden shutters.
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