Shutter BoysExterior shutters in Duluth
Duluth's weather and homes
In Duluth, July averages a high of 75.2°F and January a low of 4.3°F, about 2 days a year reach 90°F, 166 nights fall at or below freezing, and 31.1 inches of precipitation falls in a typical year. That's drier than 64% of the 881 US cities we have climate figures for.
60% of homes are detached houses; 78% were built before 1980.
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
166 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.
Older facades
48% 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.
Multi-unit buildings
35% 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 Duluth for you to fit. For the inside of your windows, solid poplar is what we make.
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Pick your look once, add every window, and see each one drawn and priced. Send it to us and we reply with your quote.