Shutter BoysWood shutters in Westminster
Westminster homes and weather, for wood
In Westminster, August averages a high of 84.6°F and December a low of 48.1°F, about 30 days a year reach 90°F, 0 nights fall at or below freezing, and 12.6 inches of precipitation falls in a typical year.
76% of homes were built before 1980 and 9% in 2000 or later; 55% are detached houses.
In Garden Grove, 2 miles away, the share of built before 1980 is much the same as here (77%).
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.
| 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 Westminster 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.
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Wood shutters near Westminster
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- Fountain Valley 4 mi
- Huntington Beach 4 mi
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- Buena Park 7 mi
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