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Wood shutters in Hemet

What real wood offers over vinyl and composite in Hemet's homes and weather, and how our made-to-measure poplar shutters fit in.
Level 1 (flat) moulding, paint stage 1, 3½-inch louvers, tilting open and closed.

Hemet homes and weather, for wood

In Hemet, August averages a high of 96.5°F and December a low of 39°F, about 120 days a year reach 90°F, 15 nights fall at or below freezing, and 12.4 inches of precipitation falls in a typical year.

42% of homes were built before 1980 and 25% in 2000 or later; 53% are detached houses.

In San Jacinto, 4 miles away, 24% of homes are built before 1980, 18 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

120 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 Hemet's homes

42% of Hemet'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 $352,200 by its owners. In San Jacinto, 4 miles away, the median is $433,700, 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.

Price your own windows
How the choices compare in Hemet
FeatureSolid poplar (ours)Vinyl / PVCComposite
Sand to fit an uneven openingYesNoUsually not
Repaint laterYesNot recommendedDepends on the coating
ColoursAny paint or stainMostly whitesFactory colours
Shower sprayKeep it awayWaterproofOnly with a waterproof option
Skylights and hot glassDoesn’t soften in heatMakers advise against skylightsAsk the maker

Where our shutters fit

Every Shutter Boys shutter is made from solid American poplar to the measurements you take, then shipped to Hemet 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.

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.

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