Shutter BoysVinyl shutters in Boulder: vinyl or wood?
Boulder's weather and homes
In Boulder, July averages a high of 88°F and December a low of 21.1°F, about 33 days a year reach 90°F, 138 nights fall at or below freezing, and 19.8 inches of precipitation falls in a typical year. That's fewer hot days than 56% of the 881 US cities we have climate figures for.
55% of homes were built before 1980, and owners live in 47% of them.
Broomfield, 12 miles away, has 53 days a year at 90°F or more, more than Boulder's 33.
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.
Dry winters
Here's a fair point for vinyl: it doesn't take on or give off moisture, so dry heated winters don't move it. Wood moves a little with the seasons; paint and a sensible indoor humidity keep it small.
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 Boulder 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 Boulder
Vinyl shutters near Boulder
- Broomfield 12 mi
- Longmont 12 mi
- Westminster 14 mi
- Arvada 14 mi
- Thornton 18 mi
- Lakewood 24 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.