Shutter BoysStained wood shutters in Carlsbad
Sun and homes in Carlsbad
Carlsbad's warmest month, August, averages 75.8°F, and about 3 days a year reach 90°F. That's fewer hot days than 98% of the 881 US cities we have climate figures for.
2% of homes date from before 1950, 33% from 2000 or later, and owners live in 63% of them.
Vista, 5 miles away, has 19 days a year at 90°F or more, more than Carlsbad's 3.
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.
Stain in newer homes
In newer homes with painted trim, a stained shutter becomes the one warm, wood-grain piece in the room. A dark stain on flat moulding reads modern; a lighter one on moulded frames, more traditional.
| Feature | Stained poplar (ours) | Painted poplar (ours) | Wood-look vinyl |
|---|---|---|---|
| Real wood grain | Yes, it shows through | Hidden under paint | A printed or embossed surface |
| Colour | Any stain, matched | White standard; any colour matched | The maker’s range |
| Refresh later | Re-stain or paint over | Repaint | Not recommended |
| Price | Colour-match price | White is standard | Usually less |
Where our shutters fit
Every Shutter Boys shutter is made from solid American poplar to the measurements you take, then shipped to Carlsbad for you to fit. Any stain is a colour match: name it in the designer and the drawing shows it.
The designer shows the price of each window as you add it, in US dollars.
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Price your windows
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