Shutter BoysStained wood shutters in Milpitas
Sun and homes in Milpitas
From July to September, Milpitas's average highs reach 80°F or more, and about 16 days a year reach 90°F. That's fewer hot days than 76% of the 881 US cities we have climate figures for.
1% of homes date from before 1950, 35% from 2000 or later, and owners live in 58% of them.
Fremont, 5 miles away, has 9 days a year at 90°F or more, fewer than Milpitas's 16.
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.
Stain in newer homes
In newer homes with painted trim, a stained shutter becomes the one warm, wood-grain piece in the room. A dark stain on flat moulding reads modern; a lighter one on moulded frames, more traditional.
| Feature | Stained poplar (ours) | Painted poplar (ours) | Wood-look vinyl |
|---|---|---|---|
| Real wood grain | Yes, it shows through | Hidden under paint | A printed or embossed surface |
| Colour | Any stain, matched | White standard; any colour matched | The maker’s range |
| Refresh later | Re-stain or paint over | Repaint | Not recommended |
| Price | Colour-match price | White is standard | Usually less |
Where our shutters fit
Every Shutter Boys shutter is made from solid American poplar to the measurements you take, then shipped to Milpitas for you to fit. Any stain is a colour match: name it in the designer and the drawing shows it.
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.