Many of Grace’s clients are loving their shutters made from North American basswood. The straightest of all hardwoods, basswood features a grain that is uniform, fine, and unique. It’s also the lightest hardwood by weight, yet it remains very strong and stable.

Basswood is also low in resin and tannin content, meaning its color won’t bleed through the finish. Grace is highly committed to the use of sustainable materials, which is another reason to use basswood: it’s a renewable resource, as the United States grows nearly twice as much hardwood as it harvests.

To finish basswood shutters, Grace opts for furniture-grade lacquer. This leaves the shutters with a smooth and radiant look. Beforehand, the shutters are thoroughly hand-sanded. After this, undercoat primer is applied, followed by one more hand-sanding. Then the final lacquer treatments are applied.

Grace goes the extra mile by using lacquer with a UV-ray inhibitor, which prevents discoloration. Best of all, Grace’s basswood shutter manufacturer offers a lifetime warranty on any fabrication or material defects to the original purchaser. And the finish is warrantied for ten years after the work is complete.