Shutter BoysVinyl shutters in North Cowichan: vinyl or wood?
North Cowichan's weather and homes
In North Cowichan, July averages a high of 22.7 °C and February a low of 1.4 °C, about 2 days a year reach 30 °C, 45 nights fall at or below 0 °C, and 901 mm of precipitation falls in a typical year. That's fewer hot days than 88% of the 160 Canadian cities we have climate figures for.
43% of homes were built in 1980 or earlier, and owners live in 77% of them.
Nanaimo, 41 km away, has much the same number of days a year at 30 °C or more (0).
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.
Where vinyl does win
In a wet climate, vinyl's real advantage is water: it's waterproof and wood isn't. For a window inside a shower, vinyl is the right product. For every other room, a ventilated painted wood shutter does better.
| 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 North Cowichan for you to fit. We make solid poplar only, because it is the better shutter in every room that stays dry.
The designer shows the price of each window as you add it, in Canadian dollars.
Need vinyl for a shower window as well? We can supply it alongside your wood shutters. Ask about vinyl
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Price your windows
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