Shutter BoysExterior shutters in Kentwood
Kentwood's weather and homes
In Kentwood, July averages a high of 81.9°F and January a low of 16.6°F, about 8 days a year reach 90°F, 140 nights fall at or below freezing, and 39.5 inches of precipitation falls in a typical year. That's wetter than 50% of the 881 US cities we have climate figures for.
48% of homes are detached houses; 45% were built before 1980.
Wyoming, 6 miles away, gets much the same rain and snow in a year.
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.
Freeze and thaw
140 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.
Multi-unit buildings
37% of homes are in multi-unit buildings, whose outside walls aren't the owner's to change. Interior shutters are the option there.
| 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 Kentwood for you to fit. For the inside of your windows, solid poplar is what we make.
The designer shows the price of each window as you add it, in US dollars.
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Price your windows
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