Shutter Materials & Designs
At Bright Light Shutters
We have a range of materials for you to choose from
The desired look, positioning and functionality of your shutters is key to deciding which material to choose.
We are on hand with our expert advice to help you decide which material would be ideal for your shutters according to your unique specifications.
You can see the quality of the finish in every detail
5 Year Guarantee
PLS UK made UPVC shutters on 3-4 weeks lead times with a 10 year guarantee
Poly
Our poly shutters are manufactured using 100% waterproof Poly, all of which are aluminium reinforced to provide supreme strength and durability.
- Strong and durable
- Water & Fireproof
- High end finish
Our Poly shutters offer superb value for money
Our Poly shutters offer superb value for money and come with the added benefit of being water and fireproof. The most attractive benefit of our Poly shutters is that they are finished using a Polyurethane paint finish, which is the same high- end finish used on our hardwood ranges.
Monterey Pine
Our exquisite range of Monterey Pine Shutters is sourced all the way from New Zealand! FSC certified, also known as Pinus radiata (Radiata Pine),
- Beautiful hardwood
- All styles/upgrades available
- Most durable, popular and recommended range
Great choice for full height and cafe style shutters
A beautiful hardwood that has been used for both construction and domestic uses for many years by furniture makers and flooring experts. Available in all styles and upgrades and a white paint finish only, we recommend Monterey Pine as a great choice for full height and cafe style shutters.
Poplar
Part of our FSC certified hardwood range, Poplar is a great addition to the shutter range.
- Fantastic joinery hardwood
- Especially recommeded for heavy use shutters
- Consistent knot free finish
Great for painted and stained finishes
Poplar has been used in the shutter industry for over 10 years now, its well-known worldwide as a fantastic joinery hardwood. Poplar is very easy to mould and profile, making it perfect for componentry products such as shutters. Poplar also take a finish very well, whether it be a painted or stained finish poplar provides a consistent knot free finish every time. Poplar is slightly heavier than our Abachi shutters, however it is more durable and makes a better solution for shutters that are going to be under heavy use, such as commercial projects.
Basswood
Our Basswood shutters are exactly what we say they are, manufactured from FSC sourced 100% basswood.
- FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) Sourced
- High end finish
- Stunning quality
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Our Basswood range is still the original and the best-suited material to manufacture shutters from. Our Basswood is slow-growing and very stable, which results in stunning shutters once fished in either a painted or stained finish. Basswood was our first shutter range and still oozes class, its stable and natural acoustic properties make for simply stunning shutters, that are built to last a lifetime.
White Ash
Our flagship White Ash shutters are manufactured from sustainably sourced FSC certified White Ash
- FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) Sourced
- Spectacular rich grain
- Top quality build and finish
In a league of their own for quality and finish
This timber is rich in grain and provides a stunning shutter that is visually spectacular in both painted and stained finishes. Its rich grain is ever-present even with a painted finish, which gives our white Ash shutters their own character. Supremely strong and durable our white Ash shutters are in a league of their own in both build quality and finish.
UPVC Material
UPVC Shutters are UK made with a 10 year guarantee and quick turn around times. Benefits include good insulation, durability and easy to service – No need to cut any trees either.
Our Design Options

Colour options
Due to the versatility of our shutters and our bespoke service, we are able to offer our shutters in a range of colours. We have standard options and a colour palette available for you to choose from. Alternatively, if you want to completely customise your colour choice, you can choose from the Dulux range.

louvre sizes and types
There are the standard elliptical louvres and we now also offer flat rebated louvres.
We have a number of different louvre size options. We can advise what louvre size would work best for you by discussing the style you opt for and how much light you would like to let in.
47mm, 63mm, 76mm, 89mm

Tilt rods
Dependent on the functionality you want to achieve with your shutters, we can provide a number of different tilt rods or mechanisms for how you close your shutters, including
Central tilt rods
Off-centre tilt rods
Hidden rod closure
Internal easy tilt

Hinges
We offer a range of both visible pin and hidden hinges which are available for the same price. We can discuss this with you at a consultation.
We will advise on all the options and show samples