Shutter BoysStained wood shutters in Raleigh
Sun and homes in Raleigh
From May to September, Raleigh's average highs reach 80°F or more, and about 47 days a year reach 90°F. That's more hot days than 54% of the 881 US cities we have climate figures for.
4% of homes date from before 1950, 45% from 2000 or later, and owners live in 51% of them.
Cary, 11 miles away, has 41 days a year at 90°F or more, fewer than Raleigh's 47.
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.
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.
| 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 Raleigh 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 Raleigh
Stained wood shutters near Raleigh
- Cary 11 mi
- Wake Forest 12 mi
- Apex 16 mi
- Durham 17 mi
- Chapel Hill 24 mi
- Rocky Mount 47 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.