Shutter BoysCondo shutters in Peterborough
Condos in Peterborough
32% of Peterborough's homes are in buildings of two or more units, and 7% are in buildings of five storeys or more. Renters live in 41% of homes.
In Peterborough, July averages a high of 26.6 °C and January a low of −12.8 °C, about 10 days a year reach 30 °C, 169 nights fall at or below 0 °C, and 840 mm of precipitation falls in a typical year.
In Cobourg, 40 km away, 25% of homes are apartments or condos, 7 points fewer than here.
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.
Condensation in winter
With 169 freezing nights a year, condo glass gets cold. Open the louvers on cold days so warm air reaches the glass, and wipe the sill if moisture collects.
Building rules
Most condo corporation rules are about what shows from outside: often white or off-white facing the glass. Check yours before ordering a colour, and book the elevator for delivery and install day.
| Feature | Poplar shutters (ours) | Zebra blinds | Roller shades |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clear view | Swing or slide the panels open | Roll it up | Roll it up |
| Cords | None | Usually a chain or cord | Usually a chain or cord |
| Light and privacy together | Tilt the louvers | Offset the stripes | Sheer fabric only |
| Cost | More | Usually less | Usually less |
Where our shutters fit
Every Shutter Boys shutter is made from solid American poplar to the measurements you take, then shipped to Peterborough for you to fit. A mounting frame and bypass or bifold layouts are in the designer for window walls and balcony doors.
The designer shows the price of each window as you add it, in Canadian dollars.
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Condo shutters near Peterborough
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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.