Quick Answer: Dogberry Collections Horizontal Slat Exterior Shutters are solid Western Red Cedar shutters with a contemporary horizontal slat design — sold in pairs, available in heights from 36″ to 84″, six color options. Cedar's natural oils resist rot, insects, and moisture without chemical treatment.
The clean horizontal lines of the Horizontal Slat Exterior Shutters suit modern farmhouses, contemporary craftsman homes, coastal builds, and any exterior that leans toward the current rather than the traditional. Each shutter is milled from solid Western Red Cedar — the preferred exterior wood species for shutters and siding precisely because it contains natural tannins and oils that repel rot, insects, and moisture without requiring chemical pressure-treatment. The horizontal slat pattern adds visual texture to flat exterior walls and pairs naturally with board-and-batten, lap siding, and fiber cement panels.
Key Features
- Solid Western Red Cedar — naturally rot-resistant, lightweight, dimensionally stable in exterior conditions
- Contemporary horizontal slat design — clean, modern exterior profile
- Sold in pairs — one left, one right shutter per order
- 6 color options — Coffee Brown, Slate Black, Dirty Blonde, Stone Gray, Whitewash, Unfinished
- 8 height options — 36″, 42″, 48″, 54″, 60″, 72″, 84″
- Pre-finished and ready to mount
- Mounting hardware included
- Made in the USA · Colorado workshop
Size Options (per pair)
| Height | Sold As |
|---|---|
| 36″ | Pair (left + right) |
| 42″ | Pair (left + right) |
| 48″ | Pair (left + right) |
| 54″ | Pair (left + right) |
| 60″ | Pair (left + right) |
| 66″ | Pair (left + right) |
| 72″ | Pair (left + right) |
| 84″ | Pair (left + right) |
Width is sized to complement standard window widths. Contact us for custom sizing needs.
Finish Options
- Coffee Brown — warm medium brown exterior; natural pairing with brick, cedar siding, and earth-tone homes
- Slate Black — deep charcoal black; bold exterior contrast against white, cream, or light gray siding
- Dirty Blonde — light natural cedar blonde; the most natural-looking finish, ideal for coastal, cottage, and ranch styles
- Stone Gray — soft neutral gray; versatile across contemporary, farmhouse, and transitional home styles
- Whitewash — translucent white wash that preserves wood grain visibility; coastal, farmhouse, and reclaimed-look exteriors
- Unfinished — raw Western Red Cedar; paint or stain to match your exact exterior color; ready to accept any exterior finish
Why Western Red Cedar for Exterior Shutters?
- Natural tannins repel rot and insects — no pressure treatment required
- Lightweight relative to hardwoods — easier mounting, less hardware stress
- Accepts paint and stain evenly — our finishes penetrate deeply for lasting color
- Dimensionally stable — resists warping and splitting through seasonal temperature and humidity cycles
What's Included
- 2 solid Western Red Cedar horizontal slat shutters (left & right, your selected height)
- Exterior mounting hardware
- Installation instructions
Installation
Exterior shutters mount directly to the siding on either side of the window frame with the included hardware. See our guide on exterior shutter installation for tips on alignment, fastener selection, and painting cedar for maximum longevity.
Browse all four shutter styles in the Wood Shutters collection, including the Board & Batten, X Exterior, and Z Exterior designs.
