Shutter BoysPlantation shutters in Abbotsford
Louvers for Abbotsford
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 Abbotsford's homes and sun point to different choices.
Here, about 9 days a year reach 30 °C. That's fewer hot days than 60% of the 160 Canadian cities we have climate figures for.
The midday sun climbs to 64° in June and sinks to 18° in December, so the louver angle that blocks it changes with the season.
In Mission, 12 km away, 27% of homes are apartments or condos, 24 points fewer than here.
Sources: Statistics Canada, 2021 Census of Population; Environment and Climate Change Canada, Canadian Climate Normals 1991–2020. Daylight and sun height: calculated from the city’s latitude.
Narrower louvers for smaller windows
In the 51% 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.
Tilting against the sun
On hot days, tilt the louvers so the room-side edge points down: high sun bounces off the slats while you still see out below them.
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 Abbotsford 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.
More about shutters in Abbotsford
Plantation shutters near Abbotsford
- Mission 12 km
- Langley 25 km
- Langley Township 25 km
- Maple Ridge 27 km
- Chilliwack 30 km
- White Rock 34 km
Price your windows
Choose Canada in the designer, enter millimetres or inches, and we reply with your quote in Canadian dollars.