Shutter BoysVinyl shutters in San Antonio: vinyl or wood?
San Antonio's weather and homes
In San Antonio, August averages a high of 95.3°F and January a low of 40.2°F, about 112 days a year reach 90°F, 22 nights fall at or below freezing, and 34 inches of precipitation falls in a typical year. That's more hot days than 90% of the 881 US cities we have climate figures for.
43% of homes were built before 1980, and owners live in 52% of them.
New Braunfels, 30 miles away, has much the same number of days a year at 90°F or more (117).
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.
Heat and vinyl
112 days a year reach 90°F. Vinyl makers are careful about heat: Hunter Douglas advises against its vinyl shutters in skylights, where it says the frame and louvers may warp. On a hot, sunny glass wall here, solid wood is the safer choice.
| 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 San Antonio 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 San Antonio
Vinyl shutters near San Antonio
- New Braunfels 30 mi
- San Marcos 45 mi
- Kyle 53 mi
- Austin 74 mi
- Cedar Park 84 mi
- Leander 86 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.