Wood shutters in Florin

What real wood offers over vinyl and composite in Florin's homes and weather, and how our made-to-measure poplar shutters fit in.

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Level 1 (flat) moulding, paint stage 1, 3½-inch louvers, tilting open and closed.

Florin homes and weather, for wood

In Florin, July averages a high of 94.4°F and December a low of 40.7°F, about 90 days a year reach 90°F, 4 nights fall at or below freezing, and 20.4 inches of precipitation falls in a typical year.

36% of homes were built before 1980 and 15% in 2000 or later; 63% are detached houses.

In Elk Grove, 5 miles away, 9% of homes are built before 1980, 27 points fewer 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

90 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.

Wood vs vinyl

Wood in Florin's homes

36% of Florin's homes were built before 1980, and the median home dates from 1984. Older and newer homes are mixed here, so check whether your trim is painted or stained before you choose.

The median home is valued at $386,900 by its owners. In Elk Grove, 5 miles away, the median is $630,100, higher than here.

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-year estimates, 2020–2024; U.S. EIA, Residential Energy Consumption Survey 2020 (windows). Prices from our price list.

One 36 × 48 in window, paint stage 2$400 – $500

Flat moulding, 3½ in louvers, before tax and shipping.

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How the choices compare in Florin
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 Florin 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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