Shutter BoysWood shutters in Destin
Destin homes and weather, for wood
In Destin, July averages a high of 90.9°F and January a low of 45.3°F, about 50 days a year reach 90°F, 6 nights fall at or below freezing, and 55.4 inches of precipitation falls in a typical year.
19% of homes were built before 1980 and 29% in 2000 or later; 35% are detached houses.
In Pensacola, 43 miles away, 65% of homes are built before 1980, 46 points more 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.
A wet climate
55.4 inches of rain a year means humid spells indoors too. Painted wood handles humidity in a ventilated room; what it can't take is water landing on it. Keep wood out of shower spray, and run the bathroom fan.
Wood in Destin's homes
19% of Destin's homes were built before 1980, and the median home dates from 1992. Most homes are newer, with painted trim that poplar can be painted to match.
The median home is valued at $490,300 by its owners. That is higher than in 67% of the 881 US cities we have figures for. In Pensacola, 43 miles away, the median is $314,400, lower than here.
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-year estimates, 2020–2024; U.S. EIA, Residential Energy Consumption Survey 2020 (windows). Prices from our price list.
One 36 × 48 in window, paint stage 2$400 – $500
Flat moulding, 3½ in louvers, before tax and shipping.
Price your own windows| 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 Destin 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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