Shutter BoysCalifornia shutters in Arlington Heights
Louvers for Arlington Heights
California shutters and plantation 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 Arlington Heights's homes and sun point to different choices.
Here, about 17 days a year reach 90°F. That's fewer hot days than 74% of the 881 US cities we have climate figures for.
The midday sun climbs to 71° in June and sinks to 24° in December, so the louver angle that blocks it changes with the season.
In Mount Prospect, 3 miles away, the share of apartments or condos is much the same as here (39%).
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024; NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020. Daylight and sun height: calculated from the city’s latitude.
Narrower louvers for smaller windows
In the 40% 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.
Wide louvers for a view
53% of homes are detached houses with larger windows to the yard. 4½ in louvers mean fewer, wider slats and the most view when they're open, if the opening is deep enough for them to tilt.
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 Arlington Heights 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 US dollars.
More about shutters in Arlington Heights
California shutters near Arlington Heights
- Mount Prospect 3 mi
- Palatine 4 mi
- Des Plaines 6 mi
- Schaumburg 7 mi
- Hoffman Estates 9 mi
- Skokie 13 mi
Price your windows
Pick your look once, add every window, and see each one drawn and priced. Send it to us and we reply with your quote.