Shutter BoysWood shutters in Tampa
Tampa homes and weather, for wood
In Tampa, August averages a high of 91.2°F and January a low of 52.8°F, about 94 days a year reach 90°F, 1 nights fall at or below freezing, and 49.6 inches of precipitation falls in a typical year.
45% of homes were built before 1980 and 34% in 2000 or later; 50% are detached houses.
In Town 'n' Country, 7 miles away, 38% of homes are built before 1980, 7 points fewer 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.
Hot glass
94 days a year reach 90°F. Wood doesn't soften in heat. Plastic can: Hunter Douglas, which sells vinyl shutters, advises against its vinyl shutters in skylights, where it says they may warp.
Newer, shallower windows
34% of homes are recent builds, where windows often sit close to the room side of the wall. Measure the depth to the glass and to any handle: it decides which louver size tilts freely.
A wet climate
49.6 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.
| 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 Tampa 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.
More about shutters in Tampa
Wood shutters near Tampa
- Town 'n' Country 7 mi
- Brandon 11 mi
- Riverview 14 mi
- Pinellas Park 16 mi
- St. Petersburg 17 mi
- Clearwater 18 mi
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