Shutter BoysStained wood shutters in Albuquerque
Sun and homes in Albuquerque
From May to September, Albuquerque's average highs reach 80°F or more, and about 106 days a year reach 90°F. That's more hot days than 86% of the 881 US cities we have climate figures for.
7% of homes date from before 1950, 25% from 2000 or later, and owners live in 62% of them.
Rio Rancho, 13 miles away, has 95 days a year at 90°F or more, fewer than Albuquerque's 106.
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.
Strong sun and stain
Years of direct sun change any finish, and stain shows it sooner than paint. On west and south windows here, a mid-tone stain ages more evenly than a very dark or very light one; on north-facing windows, any stain works.
| 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 Albuquerque 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 Albuquerque
Stained wood shutters near Albuquerque
- Rio Rancho 13 mi
- Santa Fe 53 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.