There are two different forms that lumber can come in: finger jointed or solid components. While finger jointed wood is a bonding device that assembles shorter pieces of timber to produce longer lengths, solid components already start off long, making it more aesthetically pleasing. Accurate Millworks is proud to sell both the finger jointed pieces and the solid components. Below is a list of attributes for each style to help you determine the type that best suits your needs.

• Flatter, straighter components
• Longer piece of molding with equivalent strength compared to solid lumber generating higher yields
• Reduces wood waste, helping the environment
• More dimensionally stable than solid
• More resistant to warp and twist because of shorter segments
• Interchangeable with non jointed lumber
• "Cut to Size" convenience
• Uses lower grade materials, making it less expensive
• Downside:
• Joints are more difficult to hide under paint and may eventually show through finish
• Wood can shrink and swell, causing joints to show through the paint
Some consumers perceive it to be inferior to solid wood products

• Lengths from 12 inches to 16 foot
• Stronger and more durable
• Less paint required because no hidden joints
• Lower risk of problems with the shutter panel after manufacturing and installing
• Customer perception that solid is better quality
• Preferred material for stained finishes
• More traditional material choice for the high end buyers
• Downside:
• Higher-priced and random lengths
• Slight bow in louvers