Shutter BoysExterior shutters in Surprise
Surprise's weather and homes
In Surprise, July averages a high of 104.6°F and December a low of 39°F, about 157 days a year reach 90°F, 13 nights fall at or below freezing, and 9.9 inches of precipitation falls in a typical year. That's drier than 95% of the 881 US cities we have climate figures for.
86% of homes are detached houses; 3% were built before 1980.
Peoria, 11 miles away, gets 8.7 inches a year, drier than Surprise.
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.
Sun on the outside
With 157 days at 90°F or more, functional exterior shutters that close over the glass can keep sun off it. Decorative ones that don't close only frame the window.
| Feature | Interior poplar shutters (ours) | Functional exterior | Decorative exterior |
|---|---|---|---|
| Closes over the glass | Yes, from the room | Yes, from outside | No |
| Weather | Stays indoors | Out in all of it | Out in all of it |
| Light and privacy control | Tilt the louvers | Open or closed | None |
| Approval | None needed | Often HOA or city | Often HOA or city |
Where our shutters fit
Every Shutter Boys shutter is made from solid American poplar to the measurements you take, then shipped to Surprise for you to fit. For the inside of your windows, solid poplar is what we make.
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