S:CRAFT shutters are manufactured by the world leader in shutter production utilising a combination of state of the art manufacturing with hand crafted finishing touches. The woods utilised in our hardwood shutters are stored for 6 months before kiln drying to allow the wood to settle before being treated.

UNLIKE….the majority of shutter manufacturers our wood is kiln dried twice in a computer controlled drying facility. The wood is specifically dried to take into account the climate of the country to which the shutters will be exported. This is very important as these shutters are manufactured for installation in climates as varied as Alaska and Australia. By utilising these methods frame warping is greatly reduced.

… many other manufacturers we engineer our stiles. The stiles are the side bars of the shutter panels. Rather than producing these as solid pieces we cut the wood into strips which are then bonded back together in opposing layers for greater strength. This has the effect of breaking the capillaries in the wood through which moisture travels. This and the strength of the bonding agent ensures that S:CRAFT panels are unlikely to warp and will give you years of enjoyment.

… many other manufacturers we use mortise and tenon joints between the rail and the stile. These are far stronger than dowel joints and will minimise movement between these elements. Movement means cracking in the paint or stain finish and this will spoil the aesthetic look of the shutters. Again, just in case there is some movement we engineer the S:CRAFT panels with an additional grooved overlap that ensures any movement is handled by this expansion joint.

… many other manufacturers we use a high quality, proprietary paint system developed specifically for S:CRAFT shutters. Cheaper shutters use cheaper paints and stains and utilise less coats. We use 6 coats of either paint or stain and to ensure that the shutters we supply are less susceptible to fading and yellowing the last layer is UV protected.

… other manufacturers we do not compromise on the thickness of our louvers as we believe thinner louvers, although less costly to produce, are much more susceptible to warping.

… many other manufacturers we supply our shutters with a large choice of frames rather than attaching them to battens. Not only does this give you the choice of how you frame your window and match it with your décor/style but it also gives a much stronger and appropriate fit for ease of installation.

… many other manufacturers we assemble our shutters prior to shipping to ensure that all the components fit together perfectly. Once photographed these are then disassembled and packed into custom made packaging to ensure your shutters arrive in perfect condition. When shipping by airfreight we double pack the shutters for additional security.

All of this means we are able to provide a 3 year warranty on all S:CRAFT shutters ordered within our published specifications.