Shutter BoysVinyl shutters in Kingsville: vinyl or wood?
Kingsville's weather and homes
In Kingsville, July averages a high of 27 °C and January a low of −6.8 °C, and 842 mm of precipitation falls in a typical year.
56% of homes were built in 1980 or earlier, and owners live in 85% of them.
In Leamington, 14 km away, the share of built in 1980 or earlier is much the same as here (59%).
Sources: Statistics Canada, 2021 Census of Population; Environment and Climate Change Canada, Canadian Climate Normals 1991–2020. Daylight and sun height: calculated from the city’s latitude.
Uneven openings
In older homes, openings are rarely square. Wood can be lightly sanded to fit at install; vinyl can't be sanded at all.
| 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 Kingsville 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 Canadian dollars.
Need vinyl for a shower window as well? We can supply it alongside your wood shutters. Ask about vinyl
More about shutters in Kingsville
Vinyl shutters near Kingsville
- Leamington 14 km
- Essex 14 km
- Lakeshore 16 km
- Tecumseh 22 km
- Amherstburg 26 km
- LaSalle 30 km
Price your windows
Choose Canada in the designer, enter millimetres or inches, and we reply with your quote in Canadian dollars.