Shutter BoysVinyl shutters in Concord: vinyl or wood?
Concord's weather and homes
In Concord, July averages a high of 88°F and December a low of 40.7°F, about 51 days a year reach 90°F, 9 nights fall at or below freezing, and 18.9 inches of precipitation falls in a typical year. That's more hot days than 57% of the 881 US cities we have climate figures for.
74% of homes were built before 1980, and owners live in 62% of them.
Walnut Creek, 5 miles away, has much the same number of days a year at 90°F or more (47).
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.
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 Concord 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 Concord
Vinyl shutters near Concord
- Walnut Creek 5 mi
- Pittsburg 6 mi
- Antioch 11 mi
- Brentwood 16 mi
- Vallejo 17 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.