Shutter BoysWood shutters in Glendale
Glendale homes and weather, for wood
In Glendale, August averages a high of 88.3°F and December a low of 41.7°F, about 55 days a year reach 90°F, 1 nights fall at or below freezing, and 16.8 inches of precipitation falls in a typical year.
69% of homes were built before 1980 and 10% in 2000 or later; 33% are detached houses.
In Burbank, 4 miles away, the share of built before 1980 is much the same as here (72%).
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.
Older, out-of-square openings
In a city where 69% of homes are decades old, openings are rarely perfectly square. Wood can be lightly sanded to fit at install; vinyl and most coated composites can't.
| 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 Glendale 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 Glendale
- Burbank 4 mi
- Pasadena 6 mi
- Alhambra 9 mi
- Monterey Park 11 mi
- East Los Angeles 11 mi
- Rosemead 12 mi
Price your windows
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