Shutter BoysWood shutters in North Cowichan
North Cowichan homes and weather, for wood
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.
43% of homes were built in 1980 or earlier and 25% in 2001 or later; 63% are detached houses.
In Nanaimo, 41 km away, the share of built in 1980 or earlier is much the same as here (39%).
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
901 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.
Wood in North Cowichan's homes
43% of North Cowichan's homes were built in 1980 or earlier. Older and newer homes are mixed here, so check whether your trim is painted or stained before you choose.
The median home is valued at $600,000 CAD by its owners. Values in Nanaimo, 41 km away, are close: $600,000 CAD.
Sources: Statistics Canada, 2021 Census of Population; Natural Resources Canada, Survey of Household Energy Use 2007, or U.S. EIA RECS 2020 where stated (windows). Prices from our price list.
One 36 × 48 in window, paint stage 2$580 – $720 CAD
Flat moulding, 3½ in louvers, before tax and shipping.
Price your own windows| 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. One wood, painted in any colour or stained, with nothing hollow inside.
The designer shows the price of each window as you add it, in Canadian dollars.
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