Shutter BoysWindow shutters in Odessa
The windows in Odessa's homes
By age, 5% of Odessa's homes went up before 1950, 45% between 1950 and 1979, 19% between 1980 and 1999 and 31% in 2000 or later.
Half of them are older than 1980, which is the age of window you're most likely measuring here.
In Midland, 17 miles away, 36% of homes are built before 1980, 15 points fewer than here.
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.
Sun almost overhead in summer
At midday in June the sun stands 82° high here, nearly overhead, so south windows take little direct sun at noon; east and west windows take the most, early and late. Choose louver sizes for those first.
Measure each side three times
With 51% of homes built before 1980, openings that have shifted over the years are common. Measure the width at the top, middle and bottom and the height at the left, centre and right, then check both diagonals. If the diagonals differ by more than about ¼ in, a mounting frame covers the difference.
Cranks, handles and shallow frames
In the 31% of homes built in 2000 or later, windows are often set close to the room side of the wall, with crank or lever handles. Measure from the glass, or the handle if it sticks out further, to the face of the trim: that depth decides whether you mount inside, outside or on a frame.
| Feature | Inside mount | Outside mount | On a mounting frame |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sits | Within the opening | On the wall or casing | Within or over the opening |
| Needs depth for the louvers | Yes | No | Some |
| Hides an uneven opening | No | Yes | Yes |
| Look | Built in | Framed, like trim | Finished edge all round |
Where our shutters fit
Every Shutter Boys shutter is made from solid American poplar to the measurements you take, then shipped to Odessa for you to fit. You choose the mount for each window in the designer, and we check the depth against the louver you pick.
The designer shows the price of each window as you add it, in US dollars.
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Pick your look once, add every window, and see each one drawn and priced. Send it to us and we reply with your quote.