Shutter BoysWood shutters in Cathedral City
Cathedral City homes and weather, for wood
In Cathedral City, July averages a high of 108.6°F and December a low of 46.2°F, about 177 days a year reach 90°F, 0 nights fall at or below freezing, and 4.5 inches of precipitation falls in a typical year.
26% of homes were built before 1980 and 25% in 2000 or later; 56% are detached houses.
In Palm Desert, 9 miles away, 33% of homes are built before 1980, 7 points more 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
177 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.
| 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 Cathedral City 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.
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Wood shutters near Cathedral City
- Palm Desert 9 mi
- Indio 15 mi
- Beaumont 29 mi
- San Jacinto 30 mi
- Hemet 32 mi
- Yucaipa 36 mi
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