As testimony to it's reputation for straightness and stability, basswood is used almost universally to make drafting tables. Unlike most shutter manufacturers, we never use finger jointed, filled, pressed, or veneered wood pieces in our shutters. These can separate or telegraph through the finish causing an unsightly appearance. Oak Very heavy. Adds lots of weight to window jambs.
Screws require pre-drilling .
Not suitable for painting. Louvers tend to warp Maple Very heavy. Adds lots of weight to window jambs. Screws require pre-drilling. Louvers are hard to tension uniformly.