Shutter BoysVinyl shutters in Simi Valley: vinyl or wood?
Simi Valley's weather and homes
In Simi Valley, August averages a high of 97.4°F and December a low of 42°F, about 115 days a year reach 90°F, 11 nights fall at or below freezing, and 17.5 inches of precipitation falls in a typical year. That's more hot days than 91% of the 881 US cities we have climate figures for.
50% of homes were built before 1980, and owners live in 73% of them.
Thousand Oaks, 9 miles away, has 9 days a year at 90°F or more, fewer than Simi Valley's 115.
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.
Heat and vinyl
115 days a year reach 90°F. Vinyl makers are careful about heat: Hunter Douglas advises against its vinyl shutters in skylights, where it says the frame and louvers may warp. On a hot, sunny glass wall here, solid wood is the safer choice.
Uneven openings
In older homes, openings are rarely square. Wood can be lightly sanded to fit at install; vinyl can't be sanded at all.
| 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 Simi Valley for you to fit. We make solid poplar only, because it is the better shutter in every room that stays dry.
The designer shows the price of each window as you add it, in US dollars.
Need vinyl for a shower window as well? We can supply it alongside your wood shutters. Ask about vinyl
More about shutters in Simi Valley
Vinyl shutters near Simi Valley
- Thousand Oaks 9 mi
- Camarillo 17 mi
- Santa Clarita 17 mi
- Santa Monica 23 mi
- Burbank 25 mi
- Los Angeles 26 mi
Price your windows
Pick your look once, add every window, and see each one drawn and priced. Send it to us and we reply with your quote.