Shutter BoysWood shutters in Madison
Madison homes and weather, for wood
In Madison, July averages a high of 91.5°F and January a low of 33.1°F, about 62 days a year reach 90°F, 56 nights fall at or below freezing, and 59.4 inches of precipitation falls in a typical year.
11% of homes were built before 1980 and 53% in 2000 or later; 75% are detached houses.
In Huntsville, 5 miles away, 44% of homes are built before 1980, 33 points more than here.
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.
Newer, shallower windows
53% of homes are recent builds, where windows often sit close to the room side of the wall. Measure the depth to the glass and to any handle: it decides which louver size tilts freely.
A wet climate
59.4 inches of rain a year means humid spells indoors too. Painted wood handles humidity in a ventilated room; what it can't take is water landing on it. Keep wood out of shower spray, and run the bathroom fan.
Hot glass
62 days a year reach 90°F. Wood doesn't soften in heat. Plastic can: Hunter Douglas, which sells vinyl shutters, advises against its vinyl shutters in skylights, where it says they may warp.
| Feature | Solid poplar (ours) | Vinyl / PVC | Composite |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sand to fit an uneven opening | Yes | No | Usually not |
| Repaint later | Yes | Not recommended | Depends on the coating |
| Colours | Any paint or stain | Mostly whites | Factory colours |
| Shower spray | Keep it away | Waterproof | Only with a waterproof option |
| Skylights and hot glass | Doesn’t soften in heat | Makers advise against skylights | Ask the maker |
Where our shutters fit
Every Shutter Boys shutter is made from solid American poplar to the measurements you take, then shipped to Madison for you to fit. One wood, painted in any colour or stained, with nothing hollow inside.
The designer shows the price of each window as you add it, in US dollars.
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Wood shutters near Madison
- Huntsville 5 mi
- Decatur 16 mi
- Spring Hill 72 mi
- Murfreesboro 81 mi
- Birmingham 82 mi
- Franklin 83 mi
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