Shutter BoysCondo shutters in Portland
Condos in Portland
41% of Portland's homes are in buildings of two or more units. Renters live in 48% of homes. That ranks third for apartment and condo homes among the 13 Oregon cities we cover.
In Portland, August averages a high of 80.6°F and January a low of 37.3°F, about 11 days a year reach 90°F, 18 nights fall at or below freezing, and 44.9 inches of precipitation falls in a typical year.
In Vancouver, 7 miles away, the share of apartments or condos is much the same as here (39%).
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.
Building rules
Most HOA and building rules are about what shows from outside: often white or off-white facing the glass. Check yours before ordering a colour, and book the elevator for delivery and install day.
| Feature | Poplar shutters (ours) | Zebra blinds | Roller shades |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clear view | Swing or slide the panels open | Roll it up | Roll it up |
| Cords | None | Usually a chain or cord | Usually a chain or cord |
| Light and privacy together | Tilt the louvers | Offset the stripes | Sheer fabric only |
| Cost | More | Usually less | Usually less |
Where our shutters fit
Every Shutter Boys shutter is made from solid American poplar to the measurements you take, then shipped to Portland for you to fit. A mounting frame and bypass or bifold layouts are in the designer for window walls and balcony doors.
The designer shows the price of each window as you add it, in US dollars.
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