Shutter BoysWood shutters in Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz homes and weather, for wood
In Santa Cruz, September averages a high of 76.7°F and December a low of 40.9°F, about 6 days a year reach 90°F, 6 nights fall at or below freezing, and 30.5 inches of precipitation falls in a typical year.
68% of homes were built before 1980 and 14% in 2000 or later; 56% are detached houses.
In Watsonville, 15 miles away, 56% of homes are built before 1980, 12 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.
Older, out-of-square openings
In a city where 68% 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 Santa Cruz 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 Santa Cruz
Wood shutters near Santa Cruz
- Watsonville 15 mi
- Cupertino 24 mi
- Gilroy 25 mi
- San Jose 25 mi
- Santa Clara 27 mi
- Sunnyvale 29 mi
Price your windows
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