Shutter BoysVinyl shutters in South Gate: vinyl or wood?
South Gate's weather and homes
In South Gate, August averages a high of 84°F and December a low of 48.2°F, about 25 days a year reach 90°F, 0 nights fall at or below freezing, and 14.2 inches of precipitation falls in a typical year. That's fewer hot days than 62% of the 881 US cities we have climate figures for.
83% of homes were built before 1980, and owners live in 45% of them.
Lynwood, 1 miles away, has 9 days a year at 90°F or more, fewer than South Gate's 25.
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.
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 South Gate 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 South Gate
Vinyl shutters near South Gate
- Lynwood 1 mi
- Huntington Park 3 mi
- Florence-Graham 3 mi
- Paramount 3 mi
- Downey 4 mi
- Compton 4 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.