Shutter BoysExterior shutters in Boston
Boston's weather and homes
In Boston, July averages a high of 82.1°F and January a low of 23.1°F, about 14 days a year reach 90°F, 92 nights fall at or below freezing, and 43.7 inches of precipitation falls in a typical year. That's wetter than 62% of the 881 US cities we have climate figures for.
12% of homes are detached houses; 72% were built before 1980.
Quincy, 5 miles away, gets 52.3 inches a year, wetter than Boston.
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.
Multi-unit buildings
82% of homes are in multi-unit buildings, whose outside walls aren't the owner's to change. Interior shutters are the option there.
Older facades
51% of homes are from before 1950. On an older facade, exterior shutters are often about the look of the street; check any heritage rules before changing them. Interior shutters change nothing outside.
Freeze and thaw
92 freezing nights a year put anything outside through freeze and thaw. Exterior shutters need materials and fixings made for that; interior shutters never see it.
| Feature | Interior poplar shutters (ours) | Functional exterior | Decorative exterior |
|---|---|---|---|
| Closes over the glass | Yes, from the room | Yes, from outside | No |
| Weather | Stays indoors | Out in all of it | Out in all of it |
| Light and privacy control | Tilt the louvers | Open or closed | None |
| Approval | None needed | Often HOA or city | Often HOA or city |
Where our shutters fit
Every Shutter Boys shutter is made from solid American poplar to the measurements you take, then shipped to Boston for you to fit. For the inside of your windows, solid poplar is what we make.
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