Shutter BoysExterior shutters in Cape Breton
Cape Breton's weather and homes
In Cape Breton, July averages a high of 23.4 °C and February a low of −9.9 °C, about 3 days a year reach 30 °C, 159 nights fall at or below 0 °C, and 1,482 mm of precipitation falls in a typical year. That's wetter than 89% of the 160 Canadian cities we have climate figures for.
74% of homes are detached houses; 68% were built in 1980 or earlier.
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.
Older facades
37% of homes are from 1960 or earlier. On an older facade, exterior shutters are often about the look of the street; check any heritage rules before changing them. Interior shutters change nothing outside.
Rain on the outside
1,482 mm of rain a year is hard on exterior finishes, which need repainting or replacing on a schedule. Shutters inside the window stay dry.
Freeze and thaw
159 freezing nights a year put anything outside through freeze and thaw. Exterior shutters need materials and fixings made for that; interior shutters never see it.
| Feature | Interior poplar shutters (ours) | Functional exterior | Decorative exterior |
|---|---|---|---|
| Closes over the glass | Yes, from the room | Yes, from outside | No |
| Weather | Stays indoors | Out in all of it | Out in all of it |
| Light and privacy control | Tilt the louvers | Open or closed | None |
| Approval | None needed | Often HOA or city | Often HOA or city |
Where our shutters fit
Every Shutter Boys shutter is made from solid American poplar to the measurements you take, then shipped to Cape Breton for you to fit. For the inside of your windows, solid poplar is what we make.
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