Shutter BoysWood shutters in Milpitas
Milpitas homes and weather, for wood
In Milpitas, August averages a high of 81.4°F and December a low of 41.7°F, about 16 days a year reach 90°F, 3 nights fall at or below freezing, and 13.6 inches of precipitation falls in a typical year.
40% of homes were built before 1980 and 35% in 2000 or later; 46% are detached houses.
In Fremont, 5 miles away, 53% of homes are built before 1980, 13 points more 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.
Newer, shallower windows
35% 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.
A mild year
Few hot days and few freezing nights mean small swings in indoor humidity, the easiest conditions there are for wood.
Wood in Milpitas's homes
40% of Milpitas's homes were built before 1980, and the median home dates from 1987. 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 $1,251,700 by its owners. That is higher than in 97% of the 881 US cities we have figures for. In Fremont, 5 miles away, the median is $1,403,800, 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| 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 Milpitas 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 Milpitas
- Fremont 5 mi
- Santa Clara 6 mi
- Sunnyvale 8 mi
- San Jose 11 mi
- Mountain View 11 mi
- Cupertino 12 mi
Price your windows
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