Shutter BoysWood shutters in Tucson
Tucson homes and weather, for wood
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.
52% of homes were built before 1980 and 19% in 2000 or later; 52% are detached houses.
In Catalina Foothills, 11 miles away, 35% of homes are built before 1980, 17 points fewer 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.
Hot glass
158 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.
Older, out-of-square openings
In a city where 52% of homes are decades old, openings are rarely perfectly square. Wood can be lightly sanded to fit at install; vinyl and most coated composites can't.
| 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. 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.
More about shutters in Tucson
Wood 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
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