Wood shutters in Lethbridge

What real wood offers over vinyl and composite in Lethbridge's homes and weather, and how our made-to-measure poplar shutters fit in.
Level 1 (flat) moulding, paint stage 1, 3½-inch louvers, tilting open and closed.

Lethbridge homes and weather, for wood

45% of homes were built in 1980 or earlier and 33% in 2001 or later; 63% are detached houses.

In Foothills County, 133 km away, 27% of homes are built in 1980 or earlier, 18 points fewer than here.

Sources: Statistics Canada, 2021 Census of Population. Daylight and sun height: calculated from the city’s latitude.

Newer, shallower windows

33% of homes are recent builds, where windows often sit close to the room side of the wall. Measure the depth to the glass and to any handle: it decides which louver size tilts freely.

Choosing a louver size

How the choices compare in Lethbridge
FeatureSolid poplar (ours)Vinyl / PVCComposite
Sand to fit an uneven openingYesNoUsually not
Repaint laterYesNot recommendedDepends on the coating
ColoursAny paint or stainMostly whitesFactory colours
Shower sprayKeep it awayWaterproofOnly with a waterproof option
Skylights and hot glassDoesn’t soften in heatMakers advise against skylightsAsk the maker

Where our shutters fit

Every Shutter Boys shutter is made from solid American poplar to the measurements you take, then shipped to Lethbridge for you to fit. One wood, painted in any colour or stained, with nothing hollow inside.

The designer shows the price of each window as you add it, in Canadian dollars.

Price your windows

Choose Canada in the designer, enter millimetres or inches, and we reply with your quote in Canadian dollars.

Design your shutters