Shutter BoysWood shutters in Rochester
Rochester homes and weather, for wood
In Rochester, July averages a high of 80.3°F and January a low of 7°F, about 5 days a year reach 90°F, 156 nights fall at or below freezing, and 37.1 inches of precipitation falls in a typical year.
41% of homes were built before 1980 and 35% in 2000 or later; 58% are detached houses.
In Lakeville, 60 miles away, 15% of homes are built before 1980, 26 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.
Dry, heated winters
With 156 freezing nights a year, homes here run the heat for months, and heated air is dry. Wood gives up a little moisture over the winter and takes it back in summer; paint slows that but doesn't stop it. A humidifier set to a moderate level keeps the movement small, and it's kinder to the rest of the house's woodwork too.
Newer, shallower windows
35% 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.
| 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 Rochester 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 Rochester
Wood shutters near Rochester
- Lakeville 60 mi
- Apple Valley 62 mi
- La Crosse 64 mi
- Eagan 65 mi
- Burnsville 65 mi
- Woodbury 65 mi
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