Zebra blinds or shutters in Cheyenne?

Shopping for zebra blinds in Cheyenne? How they compare with made-to-measure wood shutters on light, privacy, cords, lifespan and cost.
Level 1 (flat) moulding, paint stage 1, 3½-inch louvers, tilting open and closed.

Cheyenne'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 Cheyenne, where 23% of homes are apartments or condos and 64% are detached houses, they compete with shutters for the same windows.

The year runs from 169 freezing nights to 12 days at 90°F or more, so whatever covers the window works in both seasons.

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.

In a house you’re staying in

64% of homes are detached houses, mostly owner-occupied (67% 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.

Are shutters worth it?

Winter glare

With the December sun only 25° 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.

Cords and chains

Zebra blinds usually raise with a chain or cord, or a motor. Shutters have no cords at all. Canada has regulated corded window coverings since May 1, 2021.

Shutters vs blinds

Zebra blinds and shutters compared for Cheyenne
FeaturePoplar shutters (ours)Zebra blinds
Light and privacyTilt the louversLine up or offset the stripes
Clear viewSwing the panels openRoll the blind up
CordsNoneUsually a chain or cord
Refresh laterRepaint the woodReplace the fabric or blind
Cost per windowMoreLess

Where our shutters fit

Every Shutter Boys shutter is made from solid American poplar to the measurements you take, then shipped to Cheyenne 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 US dollars.

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.

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