Shutter BoysRoller shutters in Austin
Austin's weather and homes
From April to October, average highs in Austin reach 80°F or more, with about 123 days a year at 90°F. That's more hot days than 95% of the 881 US cities we have climate figures for.
43% of homes are detached houses, 50% are apartments or condos, and owners live in 43%.
Pflugerville, 14 miles away, has much the same number of days a year at 90°F or more (114).
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.
Blocking summer sun
A roller shutter rolls down outside the glass and blocks sun before it reaches the window, the main reason people buy them in hot cities. Interior wood louvers can't do that, but they let you keep the view and daylight while cutting glare.
Apartments and condos
50% 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 Austin 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 Austin
Roller shutters near Austin
- Pflugerville 14 mi
- Cedar Park 15 mi
- Round Rock 17 mi
- Leander 20 mi
- Kyle 22 mi
- Georgetown 25 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.