Shutter BoysWood shutters in El Dorado Hills
El Dorado Hills homes and weather, for wood
In El Dorado Hills, July averages a high of 94.1°F and December a low of 34°F, about 74 days a year reach 90°F, 30 nights fall at or below freezing, and 27.4 inches of precipitation falls in a typical year.
12% of homes were built before 1980 and 57% in 2000 or later; 90% are detached houses.
In Folsom, 5 miles away, the share of built before 1980 is much the same as here (13%).
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.
Newer, shallower windows
57% of homes are recent builds, where windows often sit close to the room side of the wall. Measure the depth to the glass and to any handle: it decides which louver size tilts freely.
Hot glass
74 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 El Dorado Hills 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 El Dorado Hills
Wood shutters near El Dorado Hills
- Folsom 5 mi
- Rancho Cordova 12 mi
- Citrus Heights 13 mi
- Rocklin 14 mi
- Carmichael 16 mi
- Roseville 16 mi
Price your windows
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