Shutter BoysZebra blinds or shutters in Burlington?
Burlington's homes and windows
Zebra blinds are a roller blind with two layers of striped fabric, sheer and solid, that slide past each other to let light in or block it. In Burlington, where 27% of homes are apartments or condos and 50% are detached houses, they compete with shutters for the same windows.
The year runs from 139 freezing nights to 13 days at 30 °C or more, so whatever covers the window works in both seasons.
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.
Afternoon sun
On the 13 days a year that reach 30 °C, a zebra blind is either up or down; tilting shutter louvers block high sun and keep the view below.
Winter glare
With the December sun only 23° high at midday, low light shines straight in. Zebra stripes cut it only by also cutting the view; shutter louvers can be angled to send it up to the ceiling instead.
In a house you’re staying in
50% of homes are detached houses, mostly owner-occupied (75% overall). Shutters are fixed to the house and usually stay when it sells; zebra blinds are usually replaced once the fabric or the roller wears out.
| Feature | Poplar shutters (ours) | Zebra blinds |
|---|---|---|
| Light and privacy | Tilt the louvers | Line up or offset the stripes |
| Clear view | Swing the panels open | Roll the blind up |
| Cords | None | Usually a chain or cord |
| Refresh later | Repaint the wood | Replace the fabric or blind |
| Cost per window | More | Less |
Where our shutters fit
Every Shutter Boys shutter is made from solid American poplar to the measurements you take, then shipped to Burlington for you to fit. We don’t sell zebra blinds; if shutters suit your windows, price them window by window.
The designer shows the price of each window as you add it, in Canadian dollars.
More about shutters in Burlington
Zebra blinds vs shutters near Burlington
- Oakville 13 km
- Milton 17 km
- Hamilton 20 km
- Mississauga 27 km
- Grimsby 28 km
- Halton Hills 31 km
Talk to your rep in Burlington
Call the Shutter Boys GTA line, or book a free design consultation by video or phone: we go through your windows, the style and colour, and how to measure them.
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Price your windows
Choose Canada in the designer, enter millimetres or inches, and we reply with your quote in Canadian dollars.