Woodlore is a man-made product. It is manufactured from a combination of timber fibres and glue, and is dimensionally very stable. It is used worldwide in the manufacture of furniture, and lends itself very well to the manufacture of shutters. It is extruded in conjunction with a polypropylene coating to give a smooth, even finish. The polypropylene coating is an exclusive medical-grade safe polypropylene coating with an UV inhibitor. With use in children’s toys and food packaging the material is proven for its stability and safety.

Colour – Woodlore in its raw state is a mid-brown colour, with no grain pattern or direction. It has no natural aesthetic appealin this state, and is therefore only supplied in a coated finish. Woodlore is available in 7 standard paint colours.

Colour Fastness – As Woodlore is only available in solid paint colours, it is not subject to colour change.

Hardness – As this product has a high density, it is extremely hard, and will take a knock extremely well. Due to its density it is also quite a heavy product.

Warping – Due to its dimensional stability and lack of grain, it is not subject to warping when kept within limitations.

Moisture Resistance – Woodlore in its raw state has low resistance to moisture, however a high quality finish is applied to ensure it is not affected by moisture. This product would not be recommended for use in a high moisture environment such as a bathroom

We recommend Waterproof Woodlore Plus shutters for wet areas.

Waterproof Woodlore Plus is a manufactured product developed for, but not restricted to, moisture area applications. It is made using a synthetic material called ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene). It is useful for moisture area applications such as bathrooms, kitchens, laundries etc., as moisture coming in contact with this material does not cause damage. Please be aware that although this product is waterproof, it is not suitable for exterior applications.

The louvres have a cellular structure which creates pockets of air, providing a very high level of thermal resistance. This will prevent heat loss in winter, and keep the room cooler in summer. The energy savings and resulting reduced heating/cooling costs can also be very beneficial.

Waterproof Woodlore Plus shutters are only available with Stainless Steel hardware. If using Waterproof Woodlore Plus in an area, such as a shower, where it will get wet all the time, then choose your framing carefully as some framing options have timber parts within them. These are noted in the framing section.