Shutter BoysWood shutters in Palm Desert
Palm Desert homes and weather, for wood
In Palm Desert, July averages a high of 105.8°F and December a low of 45.3°F, about 184 days a year reach 90°F, 1 nights fall at or below freezing, and 5.1 inches of precipitation falls in a typical year.
33% of homes were built before 1980 and 18% in 2000 or later; 38% are detached houses.
In Indio, 7 miles away, 25% of homes are built before 1980, 8 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
184 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 in Palm Desert's homes
33% of Palm Desert's homes were built before 1980, and the median home dates from 1985. 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 $542,000 by its owners. That is higher than in 72% of the 881 US cities we have figures for. In Indio, 7 miles away, the median is $458,400, lower 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 Palm Desert 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.
More about shutters in Palm Desert
Wood shutters near Palm Desert
- Indio 7 mi
- Cathedral City 9 mi
- Beaumont 35 mi
- Hemet 37 mi
- San Jacinto 37 mi
- Yucaipa 44 mi
Price your windows
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