Fredericton is a city of trees, rivers and old houses. The capital's downtown is lined with Loyalist-era and Victorian homes on elm-shaded streets, the north side across the Saint John River has its own long history in Nashwaaksis, Devon and Marysville, and newer neighbourhoods spread out on the hills on both sides.
It is also one of the coldest cities we serve in the Maritimes. Being inland on the river valley, Fredericton gets the clear, deep-freeze nights of a continental winter, and hot, humid summers. Keeping heat in and out through older windows is the main thing homeowners here ask us about.
Your blinds are measured in your home, made in our Halifax workshop and installed by our own crew. Most orders are installed about two weeks after the measure.
What Fredericton homes need
Serious insulation. Double-cell cellular shades for cold inland nights.
Heritage-friendly choices. Lined Roman shades and real wood blinds downtown.
Summer heat control. Close insulating shades on hot afternoons; add solar shades on west windows.
Motorized convenience. Motorized shades on tall windows and for automatic winter schedules.
Atlantic Light in Fredericton
Approximate times, calculated for Fredericton's location. Compare all 45 communities.
| Shortest day (Dec 21) | Longest day (Jun 21) | |
|---|---|---|
| Sunrise | 8:05 a.m. | 5:36 a.m. |
| Sunset | 4:43 p.m. | 9:20 p.m. |
| Daylight | 8 h 38 min | 15 h 44 min |
| Sun height at noon | 21° | 67° |
What it means for your windows: A 21-degree winter sun shines straight across a room rather than down onto the floor, so south- and west-facing windows in Fredericton get glare deep into the house from November to February. A summer sunset at about 9:20 p.m. means bedrooms stay bright at bedtime, so blackout with sealed edges is worth it for children and light sleepers.
Fredericton neighbourhoods we serve
We also serve the South End, Skyline Acres, Lincoln, New Maryland, Hanwell and Oromocto.
Popular in Fredericton
- Plantation shutters: hardwood or composite, made to the millimetre
- Cellular shades: the warmest window covering you can buy
- Roman shades: sewn by hand in our workshop
- Wood blinds: real hardwood warmth
- Motorized blinds: Google Home, Alexa and HomeKit
Frequently asked questions
Do you install custom blinds in Fredericton?
Yes. Atlantic Shades measures and installs custom blinds and shades throughout Fredericton, including downtown, Nashwaaksis, Devon, Marysville, New Maryland and Oromocto. Blinds are made in our Halifax workshop and most orders are installed about two weeks after the measure.
What are the warmest blinds for a Fredericton winter?
Double-cell cellular shades with side channels. Fredericton's cold, clear winter nights pull heat through windows quickly, and cellular shades trap insulating air against the glass. Close them at dusk for the biggest benefit.
What blinds suit a heritage home in downtown Fredericton?
Lined Roman shades, real wood blinds and cellular shades all suit heritage homes and help with drafty tall windows. We mount inside original casings wherever possible to protect trim.
Do blinds help keep a house cool in a Fredericton summer?
Yes. Closing cellular or solar shades on south and west windows during the hottest hours keeps out much of the sun's heat and helps air conditioning or a heat pump work less.
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