Shutter BoysWood shutters in Arlington
Arlington homes and weather, for wood
In Arlington, August averages a high of 96.1°F and January a low of 36.6°F, about 106 days a year reach 90°F, 36 nights fall at or below freezing, and 36 inches of precipitation falls in a typical year.
33% of homes were built before 1980 and 23% in 2000 or later; 60% are detached houses.
In Grand Prairie, 6 miles away, the share of built before 1980 is much the same as here (31%).
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.
Hot glass
106 days a year reach 90°F. Wood doesn't soften in heat. Plastic can: Hunter Douglas, which sells vinyl shutters, advises against its vinyl shutters in skylights, where it says they may warp.
| 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 Arlington for you to fit. One wood, painted in any colour or stained, with nothing hollow inside.
The designer shows the price of each window as you add it, in US dollars.
More about shutters in Arlington
Wood shutters near Arlington
- Grand Prairie 6 mi
- Mansfield 9 mi
- Euless 11 mi
- North Richland Hills 12 mi
- Irving 14 mi
- Fort Worth 14 mi
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