Shutter BoysVinyl shutters in Mount Pleasant: vinyl or wood?
Mount Pleasant's weather and homes
In Mount Pleasant, July averages a high of 91.1°F and January a low of 36.5°F, about 55 days a year reach 90°F, 18 nights fall at or below freezing, and 54.3 inches of precipitation falls in a typical year. That's more hot days than 59% of the 881 US cities we have climate figures for.
16% of homes were built before 1980, and owners live in 74% of them.
Charleston, 6 miles away, has 25 days a year at 90°F or more, fewer than Mount Pleasant's 55.
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.
Where vinyl does win
In a wet climate, vinyl's real advantage is water: it's waterproof and wood isn't. For a window inside a shower, vinyl is the right product. For every other room, a ventilated painted wood shutter does better.
| 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 Mount Pleasant 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
More about shutters in Mount Pleasant
Vinyl shutters near Mount Pleasant
- Charleston 6 mi
- North Charleston 14 mi
- Summerville 23 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.