Shutter BoysCalifornia shutters in Alexandria
Louvers for Alexandria
California shutters and plantation 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 Alexandria's homes and sun point to different choices.
Here, about 40 days a year reach 90°F. That's fewer hot days than 51% of the 881 US cities we have climate figures for.
The midday sun climbs to 75° in June and sinks to 28° in December, so the louver angle that blocks it changes with the season.
In Arlington, 4 miles away, the share of apartments or condos is much the same as here (66%).
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024; NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020. Daylight and sun height: calculated from the city’s latitude.
Narrower louvers for smaller windows
In the 65% 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.
Tilting against the sun
On hot days, tilt the louvers so the room-side edge points down: high sun bounces off the slats while you still see out below them.
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 Alexandria 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 US dollars.
More about shutters in Alexandria
California shutters near Alexandria
- Arlington 4 mi
- Washington 7 mi
- Bethesda 12 mi
- Silver Spring 13 mi
- Wheaton 16 mi
- Waldorf 17 mi
Price your windows
Pick your look once, add every window, and see each one drawn and priced. Send it to us and we reply with your quote.