Shutter BoysVinyl shutters in Chapel Hill: vinyl or wood?
Chapel Hill's weather and homes
In Chapel Hill, July averages a high of 89.6°F and January a low of 31.7°F, about 45 days a year reach 90°F, 68 nights fall at or below freezing, and 43.7 inches of precipitation falls in a typical year. That's more hot days than 52% of the 881 US cities we have climate figures for.
35% of homes were built before 1980, and owners live in 47% of them.
Durham, 9 miles away, has 40 days a year at 90°F or more, fewer than Chapel Hill's 45.
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 winters
Here's a fair point for vinyl: it doesn't take on or give off moisture, so dry heated winters don't move it. Wood moves a little with the seasons; paint and a sensible indoor humidity keep it small.
| 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 Chapel Hill for you to fit. We make solid poplar only, because it is the better shutter in every room that stays dry.
The designer shows the price of each window as you add it, in US dollars.
Need vinyl for a shower window as well? We can supply it alongside your wood shutters. Ask about vinyl
More about shutters in Chapel Hill
Vinyl shutters near Chapel Hill
- Durham 9 mi
- Cary 16 mi
- Apex 17 mi
- Raleigh 24 mi
- Burlington 26 mi
- Wake Forest 30 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.