Shutter BoysCalifornia shutters in Decatur
Louvers for Decatur
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 Decatur's homes and sun point to different choices.
Here, about 26 days a year reach 90°F. That's fewer hot days than 61% of the 881 US cities we have climate figures for.
The midday sun climbs to 74° in June and sinks to 27° in December, so the louver angle that blocks it changes with the season.
In Springfield, 38 miles away, the share of apartments or condos is much the same as here (24%).
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.
Wide louvers for a view
74% 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 Decatur 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 Decatur
California shutters near Decatur
- Springfield 38 mi
- Champaign 39 mi
- Bloomington 43 mi
- Normal 46 mi
- Peoria 71 mi
- Terre Haute 87 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.