Shutter BoysPlantation shutters in Thunder Bay
Louvers for Thunder Bay
Plantation shutters and California 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 Thunder Bay's homes and sun point to different choices.
The midday sun climbs to 65° in June and sinks to 18° in December, so the louver angle that blocks it changes with the season.
Sources: Statistics Canada, 2021 Census of Population. Daylight and sun height: calculated from the city’s latitude.
Wide louvers for a view
65% 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.
Narrower louvers for smaller windows
In the 27% of homes that are apartments or condos, windows are often narrower or set in shallow frames. 2½ in louvers suit a small window and need the least depth.
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 Thunder Bay 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 Canadian dollars.
Price your windows
Choose Canada in the designer, enter millimetres or inches, and we reply with your quote in Canadian dollars.