Shutter BoysZebra blinds or shutters in Winston-Salem?
Winston-Salem's homes and windows
Zebra blinds are a roller blind with two layers of striped fabric, sheer and solid, that slide past each other to let light in or block it. In Winston-Salem, where 32% of homes are apartments or condos and 62% are detached houses, they compete with shutters for the same windows.
The year runs from 64 freezing nights to 33 days at 90°F or more, so whatever covers the window works in both seasons.
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.
In a house you’re staying in
62% of homes are detached houses, mostly owner-occupied (56% overall). Shutters are fixed to the house and usually stay when it sells; zebra blinds are usually replaced once the fabric or the roller wears out.
Afternoon sun
On the 33 days a year that reach 90°F, a zebra blind is either up or down; tilting shutter louvers block high sun and keep the view below.
In a condo
With 32% of homes in multi-unit buildings, many windows here are wide and the budget goes on more of them. Zebra blinds cost less per window; shutters cost more, have nothing to wear out but the paint, and can be repainted when you redecorate.
| Feature | Poplar shutters (ours) | Zebra blinds |
|---|---|---|
| Light and privacy | Tilt the louvers | Line up or offset the stripes |
| Clear view | Swing the panels open | Roll the blind up |
| Cords | None | Usually a chain or cord |
| Refresh later | Repaint the wood | Replace the fabric or blind |
| Cost per window | More | Less |
Where our shutters fit
Every Shutter Boys shutter is made from solid American poplar to the measurements you take, then shipped to Winston-Salem for you to fit. We don’t sell zebra blinds; if shutters suit your windows, price them window by window.
The designer shows the price of each window as you add it, in US dollars.
More about shutters in Winston-Salem
Zebra blinds vs shutters near Winston-Salem
- High Point 17 mi
- Greensboro 24 mi
- Burlington 44 mi
- Mooresville 48 mi
- Kannapolis 48 mi
- Concord 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.