Shutter BoysVinyl shutters in Tucson: vinyl or wood?
Tucson's weather and homes
In Tucson, June averages a high of 101.2°F and December a low of 40.5°F, about 158 days a year reach 90°F, 12 nights fall at or below freezing, and 12.2 inches of precipitation falls in a typical year. That's more hot days than 97% of the 881 US cities we have climate figures for.
52% of homes were built before 1980, and owners live in 52% of them.
Catalina Foothills, 11 miles away, has much the same number of days a year at 90°F or more (165).
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.
Heat and vinyl
158 days a year reach 90°F. Vinyl makers are careful about heat: Hunter Douglas advises against its vinyl shutters in skylights, where it says the frame and louvers may warp. On a hot, sunny glass wall here, solid wood is the safer choice.
Uneven openings
In older homes, openings are rarely square. Wood can be lightly sanded to fit at install; vinyl can't be sanded at all.
| 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 Tucson for you to fit. We make solid poplar only, because it is the better shutter in every room that stays dry.
The designer shows the price of each window as you add it, in US dollars.
Need vinyl for a shower window as well? We can supply it alongside your wood shutters. Ask about vinyl
More about shutters in Tucson
Vinyl shutters near Tucson
- Catalina Foothills 11 mi
- Casas Adobes 16 mi
- Marana 27 mi
- Casa Grande 73 mi
- San Tan Valley 81 mi
- Queen Creek 86 mi
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.