Shutter BoysVinyl shutters in Fayetteville: vinyl or wood?
Fayetteville's weather and homes
In Fayetteville, July averages a high of 88.7°F and January a low of 26.9°F, about 38 days a year reach 90°F, 83 nights fall at or below freezing, and 46.3 inches of precipitation falls in a typical year. That's fewer hot days than 53% of the 881 US cities we have climate figures for.
25% of homes were built before 1980, and owners live in 42% of them.
Springdale, 8 miles away, has much the same number of days a year at 90°F or more (38).
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.
Dry winters
Here's a fair point for vinyl: it doesn't take on or give off moisture, so dry heated winters don't move it. Wood moves a little with the seasons; paint and a sensible indoor humidity keep it small.
Renting
58% of homes are rented. If you're furnishing a rental you'll leave in a year or two, a cheaper vinyl shutter can make sense; for a home you'll stay in, wood can be repainted when you redecorate.
Where vinyl does win
In a wet climate, vinyl's real advantage is water: it's waterproof and wood isn't. For a window inside a shower, vinyl is the right product. For every other room, a ventilated painted wood shutter does better.
| 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 Fayetteville 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 Fayetteville
Vinyl shutters near Fayetteville
- Springdale 8 mi
- Rogers 17 mi
- Bentonville 20 mi
- Fort Smith 51 mi
- Joplin 72 mi
- Broken Arrow 91 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.