Wooden slats for shutters: how to choose the right one in a sawmill

Les wooden slats for shutters are an aesthetic, sustainable and natural choice for cladding your windows. Whether in a renovation, new construction or heritage restoration project, the wooden shutter seduces by its authenticity and robustness. It is still necessary to choose the wood, the profile and the finish well. In this article, the VUITTON Sawmill, expert in hardwood sawing, guides you in choosing your wooden slats for exterior shutters.

Why choose wood for your shutters?

🌿 A natural and ecological material

Unlike PVC or aluminum, wood is a renewable material, recyclable and energy-efficient to produce. When it comes from sustainably managed forests, it participates in a responsible approach.

A durable and resistant solution

Well chosen and well maintained, the wood for shutters can last for several decades. Some deciduous species such as oak or chestnut offer excellent natural durability (class 2 to 3), without chemical treatment.

🎨 An inimitable aesthetic result

Each board is unique: veins, knots, natural color... Wood also allows all kinds of finishes: paint, stain, oiling, or even aged raw appearance.

The different types of wood shutters

To the VUITTON Sawmill, we recommend several types of hardwood suitable for exterior shutters:

Gasoline/Benefits/Natural sustainabilityChêneVery dense, aesthetic, excellent aging Class 2-3ChestnutInsect and moisture resistantClass 3THT ashHeat-treated wood, reinforced stabilityClass 3BeechLess durable without treatment, ideal for interiorClass 1-2 (recommended treatment)

💡 All our wood comes from PEFC or FSC certified French forests.

Types of wooden slats for shutters

There are several blade profiles for the manufacture of wooden shutters, depending on the desired result:

• Joint cover blades : rustic style, openwork blade covered by another thinner blade.
• Tongue and groove blades : for a full, waterproof and rigid shutter.
• Flat blades or beveled : modern or traditional design depending on the cuts.

Standard and custom dimensions

At Scierie VUITTON, we can offer you raw or planed blades, ready to use or to be machined:

• Thicknesses : 18 mm, 21 mm, 27 mm...
• Widths : 90 to 150 mm according to your needs
• Lengths : 2 to 4 meters

We also offer The flow rate on the list according to your exact measurements.

Should you choose dry or raw wood?

For stable and durable shutters, it is recommended to use wood:

• Restored : dried naturally in the open air
• Or artificially dried : to reach a humidity level of 10-12% before machining

Our sawmill has efficient drying cells, to guarantee the stability of your blades over time.

What is the price of wooden slats for shutters in a sawmill?

The price will depend on:

• The selected gas
• The thickness and width of the slats
• The quality of sorting (knots, red heart...)
• The type of drying

💡 On average, the rates are between 25 and 45€ HT/m², for solid wood ready to be machined.

Why buy your wooden shutter blades at Scierie VUITTON?

• ✅ Guaranteed traceability The origin of wood
• ✅ Customized flow for your project
• ✅ Controlled drying for better stability
• ✅ Personalized technical advice

We also support craftspeople, the carpenters That the individuals in their project to manufacture or renovate wooden shutters.

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