Types of Timber Used for Timber Blinds
Some common types of timber that are used include:
* Western red cedar
* Basswood
* Bamboo
* Faux wood
* Ash
* Rasin
The beauty of using timber for your blinds is that you have a huge range of finishing options. They can be varnished using different colour varnishes (light or dark), oiled, stained, or painted to the colour of your choice. You can choose to highlight the timber and make it a feature or to paint it to complement the other elements of your room.
Types of Timber Blinds
There are several different types of timber blinds that you can choose from. Some of the most popular styles include:
* Venetian blinds -- these are the most common types of timber blinds. They are a great choice as they allow you precise control over the amount of light that enters your home and also allow you to control your privacy and also ventilation. Timber venetian blinds give a room a simple yet elegant look.
* Vertical blinds -- timber vertical blinds are more elegant than the standard vertical blinds. Being wood, timber vertical blinds are able to block more light than other types of vertical blinds. However, you may need to keep the blinds retracted when doors or windows are open as wind can cause them to become very noisy.
* Woven wood blinds -- these are made from thin strips of wood that have been woven together to create a “sheet” of material. Woven bamboo blinds are an excellent example of this.
Potential Limitations for Timber Blinds
There are some limitations to using timber blinds. For example, they are not the best choice for areas that have high levels of moisture, such as in the bathroom or laundry. This is because moisture will cause damage to the timber over time such as warping, fading or splitting. Timber blinds perform best in areas that have controlled humidity.
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