Shutter BoysRoller shutters in Reading
Reading's weather and homes
From June to August, average highs in Reading reach 80°F or more, with about 24 days a year at 90°F. That's fewer hot days than 63% of the 881 US cities we have climate figures for.
12% of homes are detached houses, 36% are apartments or condos, and owners live in 41%.
Lancaster, 29 miles away, has 20 days a year at 90°F or more, fewer than Reading's 24.
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.
Apartments and condos
36% of homes are in multi-unit buildings, where anything on the outside wall needs the building's approval. Interior shutters don't.
Darkness and privacy
Closed, a roller shutter makes a room close to dark, with no view. Wood shutters let you choose: tilt for daylight with privacy, close for more, open the panels for the full view.
| Feature | Interior poplar shutters (ours) | Roller shutters |
|---|---|---|
| Mounted | Inside the window opening | Outside, with a housing above |
| View when closed | Tilt for light and privacy | None |
| Sun on the glass | Reduces glare inside | Blocks it outside |
| Install | Drill and screwdriver | Exterior mounting; power if motorized |
Where our shutters fit
Every Shutter Boys shutter is made from solid American poplar to the measurements you take, then shipped to Reading for you to fit. For the inside of your windows, solid poplar is what we make.
The designer shows the price of each window as you add it, in US dollars.
More about shutters in Reading
Roller shutters near Reading
- Lancaster 29 mi
- Allentown 29 mi
- Bethlehem 35 mi
- Wilmington 47 mi
- Philadelphia 48 mi
- Harrisburg 51 mi
Price your windows
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