Shutter BoysVinyl shutters in Portland: vinyl or wood?
Portland's weather and homes
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. That's fewer hot days than 85% of the 881 US cities we have climate figures for.
63% of homes were built before 1980, and owners live in 52% of them.
Vancouver, 7 miles away, has 15 days a year at 90°F or more, more than Portland's 11.
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.
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 Portland 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
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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.