Shutter BoysStained wood shutters in Rochester
Sun and homes in Rochester
From July, Rochester's average highs reach 80°F or more, and about 5 days a year reach 90°F. That's fewer hot days than 95% of the 881 US cities we have climate figures for.
11% of homes date from before 1950, 35% from 2000 or later, and owners live in 65% of them.
Lakeville, 60 miles away, has much the same number of days a year at 90°F or more (7).
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.
Cold winters
A stain sinks into the wood instead of forming a layer on top, so a stained shutter moves with the seasons just as a painted one does. Keep winter humidity reasonable and both finishes stay sound.
Stain in newer homes
In newer homes with painted trim, a stained shutter becomes the one warm, wood-grain piece in the room. A dark stain on flat moulding reads modern; a lighter one on moulded frames, more traditional.
Bought to stay
Owners live in 65% of homes here. A stain can be refreshed or painted over in years to come, which a factory-coloured vinyl shutter can't.
| 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 Rochester 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.
More about shutters in Rochester
Stained wood shutters near Rochester
- Lakeville 60 mi
- Apple Valley 62 mi
- La Crosse 64 mi
- Eagan 65 mi
- Burnsville 65 mi
- Woodbury 65 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.