Shutter BoysStained wood shutters in Cranbrook
Sun and homes in Cranbrook
From July to August, Cranbrook's average highs reach 25 °C or more, and about 19 days a year reach 30 °C. That's more hot days than 94% of the 160 Canadian cities we have climate figures for.
17% of homes date from 1960 or earlier, 17% from 2001 or later, and owners live in 74% of them.
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.
Strong sun and stain
Years of direct sun change any finish, and stain shows it sooner than paint. On west and south windows here, a mid-tone stain ages more evenly than a very dark or very light one; on north-facing windows, any stain works.
Cold winters
A stain sinks into the wood instead of forming a layer on top, so a stained shutter moves with the seasons just as a painted one does. Keep winter humidity reasonable and both finishes stay sound.
Bought to stay
Owners live in 74% of homes here. A stain can be refreshed or painted over in years to come, which a factory-coloured vinyl shutter can't.
| Feature | Stained poplar (ours) | Painted poplar (ours) | Wood-look vinyl |
|---|---|---|---|
| Real wood grain | Yes, it shows through | Hidden under paint | A printed or embossed surface |
| Colour | Any stain, matched | White standard; any colour matched | The maker’s range |
| Refresh later | Re-stain or paint over | Repaint | Not recommended |
| Price | Colour-match price | White is standard | Usually less |
Where our shutters fit
Every Shutter Boys shutter is made from solid American poplar to the measurements you take, then shipped to Cranbrook for you to fit. Any stain is a colour match: name it in the designer and the drawing shows it.
The designer shows the price of each window as you add it, in Canadian dollars.
Price your windows
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