Shutter BoysStained wood shutters in Gainesville
Sun and homes in Gainesville
From April to October, Gainesville's average highs reach 80°F or more, and about 90 days a year reach 90°F. That's more hot days than 76% of the 881 US cities we have climate figures for.
6% of homes date from before 1950, 23% from 2000 or later, and owners live in 38% of them.
Ocala, 37 miles away, has 110 days a year at 90°F or more, more than Gainesville's 90.
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.
Strong sun and stain
Years of direct sun change any finish, and stain shows it sooner than paint. On west and south windows here, a mid-tone stain ages more evenly than a very dark or very light one; on north-facing windows, any stain works.
| Feature | Stained poplar (ours) | Painted poplar (ours) | Wood-look vinyl |
|---|---|---|---|
| Real wood grain | Yes, it shows through | Hidden under paint | A printed or embossed surface |
| Colour | Any stain, matched | White standard; any colour matched | The maker’s range |
| Refresh later | Re-stain or paint over | Repaint | Not recommended |
| Price | Colour-match price | White is standard | Usually less |
Where our shutters fit
Every Shutter Boys shutter is made from solid American poplar to the measurements you take, then shipped to Gainesville for you to fit. Any stain is a colour match: name it in the designer and the drawing shows it.
The designer shows the price of each window as you add it, in US dollars.
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Stained wood shutters near Gainesville
- Ocala 37 mi
- The Villages 58 mi
- Jacksonville 61 mi
- Palm Coast 67 mi
- Daytona Beach 83 mi
- Apopka 83 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.