Stained wood shutters in Fredericton

Real wood grain under a stain of your choice, made to measure. What Fredericton's sun and homes mean for stain, and how it compares with paint and wood-look vinyl.
Level 1 (flat) moulding, paint stage 1, 3½-inch louvers, tilting open and closed.

Sun and homes in Fredericton

From July to August, Fredericton's average highs reach 25 °C or more, and about 10 days a year reach 30 °C. That's fewer hot days than 52% of the 160 Canadian cities we have climate figures for.

20% of homes date from 1960 or earlier, 29% from 2001 or later, and owners live in 57% of them.

Saint John, 91 km away, has 1 days a year at 30 °C or more, fewer than Fredericton's 10.

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.

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.

Finishes compared for Fredericton
FeatureStained poplar (ours)Painted poplar (ours)Wood-look vinyl
Real wood grainYes, it shows throughHidden under paintA printed or embossed surface
ColourAny stain, matchedWhite standard; any colour matchedThe maker’s range
Refresh laterRe-stain or paint overRepaintNot recommended
PriceColour-match priceWhite is standardUsually less

Where our shutters fit

Every Shutter Boys shutter is made from solid American poplar to the measurements you take, then shipped to Fredericton for you to fit. Any stain is a colour match: name it in the designer and the drawing shows it.

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