Western Red Cedar Venetians

Western Red Cedar is considered to be the most stable and durable of all timbers used for making timber blinds. 

Hand crafted Cedar blinds are custom made to your requirements and include true superior quality, backed by over 15 years experience in industry knowledge and expertise. 

 Timber Features & Origin

Cedar’s natural preservative oils make it highly resistant to the effects of time and weather and extremely suitable for Australian climate conditions.

Its unique cellular structure makes it a highly efficient insulator against heat, cold and noise. Western Red Cedar’s long density gives the smallest shrinkage of any commercial softwood, thus providing outstanding resistance to warping and twisting.

Imported to Australia in log form from large managed plantations in North America and British Columbia, the timber is kiln dried, (using the vertical grain to resist warping) and micro sanded before going through the lengthy process of becoming a blind.

Please note that OUR timber comes from plantation forests, we do not use tropical timbers in our production of timber blinds. Trees are replanted after harvesting, ensuring a continuous supply of Cedar for many years ahead.
 

 Components

• Single action cord locks
• Easy gliding tilt mechanisms
• Colour co-ordinated and U.V. protected polyester ladders (double knit) and cords
• Optional ladder tapes are also available
• Pull cords and tilt mechanisms can be left or right handed. For blinds with long cords we suggest the pull cord and rotating cord be on opposite ends to avoid tangling. The length of these is at a standard of 2/3 of blind drop unless otherwise specified.
• Heavy duty head box to carry the weight of the timber blind
• Timber Acorns to enhance the timber blind effect
• Heavy duty base rail - blind does not sag in the middle when pulled up

 Pelmets

A choice of slat widths are available for decor and functional requirements. 

• 46mm (4.2mm)

• 60mm (4.2mm)

• The wider slats offer:
  • more contemporary look
  • clearer view
  • greater air flow
  • flexible light control and privacy
  • clear simple lines
  • easy to clean
  • gives the wide blade shutter look at a lower cost

The superior slat thicknesses (4.2mm) means the risk of the slat warping or bowing is minimised.

 Scandinavian Oil

• A low sheen look and feel that is in its almost natural raw state. 
• Timber is soaked in an oil bath, hand rubbed and left to dry over the duration of a week.
• Available colour tones:
  • light to medium
  • medium to dark
• Scandanavian Oil finish is not suitable for high humidity rooms or areas such as bathroom or kitchens.
• Although we endeavour to produce a product with a colour consistency as even as possible, please keep in mind that cedar is a naturally variegated timber, and is renowned for its colour variation. 

• Consists of a semi gloss non-scratch surface, which has proven to be easy to clean and require very little maintenance. 
• Contains a moisture resistant coating, therefore highly recommended for bathrooms and kitchens and any high humidity area.
• Contains a UV stabiliser to protect against fading.
• Available colour tones: 
  • light 
  • light to medium
  • medium to dark
• Although we endeavour to produce a product with a colour consistency as even as possible, please keep in mind that cedar is a naturally variegated timber, and is renowned for its extreme colour variation.
   

• Ideal when a certain effect is desired in a room such as colour matching Mahogany furniture or Lime Wash floor boards.
• Hand rubbed ensuring an even colour distribution throughout the entire blind.
• Finished with UV clear lacquer to enhance and protect the stain from scratches, dirt and fading over the years.
• Staining Western Red Cedar enhances the timbers wood grain due to the different base colour.
• Ideal for high humidity areas due to its clear lacquer finish.