Shutter BoysExterior shutters in San Mateo
San Mateo's weather and homes
In San Mateo, September averages a high of 74.8°F and January a low of 44.5°F, about 4 days a year reach 90°F, 0 nights fall at or below freezing, and 19.3 inches of precipitation falls in a typical year. That's drier than 74% of the 881 US cities we have climate figures for.
42% of homes are detached houses; 70% were built before 1980.
Redwood City, 6 miles away, gets much the same rain and snow in a year.
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.
Multi-unit buildings
49% of homes are in multi-unit buildings, whose outside walls aren't the owner's to change. Interior shutters are the option there.
Older facades
22% of homes are from before 1950. On an older facade, exterior shutters are often about the look of the street; check any heritage rules before changing them. Interior shutters change nothing outside.
| Feature | Interior poplar shutters (ours) | Functional exterior | Decorative exterior |
|---|---|---|---|
| Closes over the glass | Yes, from the room | Yes, from outside | No |
| Weather | Stays indoors | Out in all of it | Out in all of it |
| Light and privacy control | Tilt the louvers | Open or closed | None |
| Approval | None needed | Often HOA or city | Often HOA or city |
Where our shutters fit
Every Shutter Boys shutter is made from solid American poplar to the measurements you take, then shipped to San Mateo for you to fit. For the inside of your windows, solid poplar is what we make.
The designer shows the price of each window as you add it, in US dollars.
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Exterior shutters near San Mateo
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- Alameda 13 mi
- Daly City 13 mi
Price your windows
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