Wood shutters in Lee's Summit
Lee's Summit homes and weather, for wood
In Lee's Summit, July averages a high of 88.3°F and January a low of 22.1°F, about 38 days a year reach 90°F, 96 nights fall at or below freezing, and 43.9 inches of precipitation falls in a typical year.
25% of homes were built before 1980 and 36% in 2000 or later; 72% are detached houses.
In Blue Springs, 9 miles away, 38% of homes are built before 1980, 13 points more 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 96 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
36% 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 Lee's Summit 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.
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Wood shutters near Lee's Summit
- Blue Springs 9 mi
- Independence 11 mi
- Overland Park 17 mi
- Kansas City 17 mi
- Lenexa 23 mi
- Shawnee 24 mi
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