Living life in a good-looking home is one thing, but knowing you’re also doing your part for the planet is quite another. That’s a big reason why we are excited to be bringing a new product to our already comprehensive catalog – mango wood shutters.
As a more eco-friendly way of adding some character to the home, mango wood shutters are both fantastic for the forestry industry, as well as being a low-maintenance wood that is easy to love.
Naturally, as with any aspect of home care, this new product comes with a few tips and tricks to really bring out the best in your mango wood shutters – as we’ll explore today.
What is Mango Wood?
Mango wood is the term for the lumber that comes from trees that grow mango fruits – themselves delicious and healthy both to eat and in juices or smoothies.
As you can imagine, mango trees are vital to many farmers’ livelihoods all over the world. They are harvested for their delicious fruits annually but only have a useful lifespan of seven years.
After their fruit-bearing years are over, mango trees are essentially in farmers’ way – unless, of course, they are cut down and repurposed for, in this case, mango wood shutters.
If you’re worried this is wasteful, fret not – in fact, it’s quite the opposite, and very eco-friendly.
What Makes it an Eco-Friendly Option?
Our new product, mango wood shutters, proves eco-friendly thanks to the life cycle of mango fruit trees overall.
Because fruit only grows on mango trees for an average of seven years, the tree that’s left over needs to be taken away and repurposed for effective use.
It’s especially eco-friendly because mangos can be replanted and grown so rapidly. Once the tree is no longer useful for farmers, it can be harvested for their lumber which then allows farmers to replant mangoes and regrow their orchards in as little as four years.
Why Choose Mango Wood Over Pine or Cedar Shutters?
Mango wood is a sustainable and environmentally friendly material for window shutters. Mango trees grow quickly and abundantly, making them a sustainable resource for wood products. Furthermore, because mango wood is hardwood, it is more durable and long-lasting than pine or cedar.
Mango wood is also known for its resistance to warping and cracking, making it an excellent choice for outdoor window shutters. This means that your shutters will retain their shape and integrity even in high humidity or extreme temperatures.
Another advantage of mango wood window shutters is their ease of maintenance. They don’t need to be painted or stained on a regular basis and can be cleaned with a damp cloth. This makes them an excellent choice for busy homeowners who want to reap the benefits of window shutters without the hassle of upkeep.
Mango wood window shutters are also less expensive than pine or cedar. They are typically less expensive than other hardwoods, making them an excellent choice for budget-conscious homeowners.
The unique characteristics of the wood give each slat of your shutters its own unique identity. Mango wood shutters feature wood that is never the same twice, with natural colors that weave in and out of one another throughout the grain for a gorgeous natural effect.
Affordable, stylish, and easy to maintain, we’re excited to bring mango wood shutters in as our new product. Where will you fit yours?