Shutter BoysWood shutters in San Francisco
San Francisco homes and weather, for wood
In San Francisco, October averages a high of 66.4°F and January a low of 45.7°F, about 1 days a year reach 90°F, 1 nights fall at or below freezing, and 30 inches of precipitation falls in a typical year.
76% of homes were built before 1980 and 14% in 2000 or later; 18% are detached houses.
In Daly City, 31 miles away, the share of built before 1980 is much the same as here (78%).
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 76% 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.
A mild year
Few hot days and few freezing nights mean small swings in indoor humidity, the easiest conditions there are for wood.
| 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 San Francisco 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 San Francisco
Wood shutters near San Francisco
- Daly City 31 mi
- San Rafael 34 mi
- Novato 36 mi
- South San Francisco 36 mi
- Richmond 40 mi
- San Mateo 41 mi
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