Shutter BoysPlantation shutters in Wood Buffalo
Louvers for Wood Buffalo
Plantation shutters and California shutters are the same thing: panels of wide, tilting louvers fitted to the window. What sets one apart from another is mostly the louver size, and Wood Buffalo's homes and sun point to different choices.
The midday sun climbs to 56° in June and sinks to 9° in December, so the louver angle that blocks it changes with the season.
Sources: Statistics Canada, 2021 Census of Population. Daylight and sun height: calculated from the city’s latitude.
Narrower louvers for smaller windows
In the 27% of homes that are apartments or condos, windows are often narrower or set in shallow frames. 2½ in louvers suit a small window and need the least depth.
When in doubt, 3½ in
The middle size suits most windows and most depths, and it's the one most homes here would choose. The designer checks your depth against the louver you pick.
| Feature | 2½ in | 3½ in | 4½ in |
|---|---|---|---|
| View when open | Least | More | Most |
| Louvers per panel | Most | Fewer | Fewest |
| Depth needed to tilt | Least | More | Most |
| Suits | Small or shallow windows | Most windows | Large, deep windows and doors |
Where our shutters fit
Every Shutter Boys shutter is made from solid American poplar to the measurements you take, then shipped to Wood Buffalo for you to fit. Whatever you call them, ours come in all three louver sizes.
The designer shows the price of each window as you add it, in Canadian dollars.
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