Shutter BoysWood shutters in Campbell River
Campbell River homes and weather, for wood
In Campbell River, August averages a high of 23.6 °C and February a low of −0.6 °C, about 6 days a year reach 30 °C, 85 nights fall at or below 0 °C, and 1,482 mm of precipitation falls in a typical year.
40% of homes were built in 1980 or earlier and 26% in 2001 or later; 61% are detached houses.
In Courtenay, 41 km away, 30% of homes are built in 1980 or earlier, 10 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.
A wet climate
1,482 mm of rain a year means humid spells indoors too. Painted wood handles humidity in a ventilated room; what it can't take is water landing on it. Keep wood out of shower spray, and run the bathroom fan.
| Feature | Solid poplar (ours) | Vinyl / PVC | Composite |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sand to fit an uneven opening | Yes | No | Usually not |
| Repaint later | Yes | Not recommended | Depends on the coating |
| Colours | Any paint or stain | Mostly whites | Factory colours |
| Shower spray | Keep it away | Waterproof | Only with a waterproof option |
| Skylights and hot glass | Doesn’t soften in heat | Makers advise against skylights | Ask the maker |
Where our shutters fit
Every Shutter Boys shutter is made from solid American poplar to the measurements you take, then shipped to Campbell River for you to fit. One wood, painted in any colour or stained, with nothing hollow inside.
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