Shutter BoysWood shutters in Orem
Orem homes and weather, for wood
In Orem, July averages a high of 92.5°F and January a low of 20.3°F, about 56 days a year reach 90°F, 108 nights fall at or below freezing, and 17.2 inches of precipitation falls in a typical year.
36% of homes were built before 1980 and 29% in 2000 or later; 51% are detached houses.
In Provo, 4 miles away, 46% of homes are built before 1980, 10 points more 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.
Dry, heated winters
With 108 freezing nights a year, homes here run the heat for months, and heated air is dry. Wood gives up a little moisture over the winter and takes it back in summer; paint slows that but doesn't stop it. A humidifier set to a moderate level keeps the movement small, and it's kinder to the rest of the house's woodwork too.
Wood in Orem's homes
36% of Orem's homes were built before 1980, and the median home dates from 1989. Older and newer homes are mixed here, so check whether your trim is painted or stained before you choose.
The median home is valued at $472,300 by its owners. That is higher than in 64% of the 881 US cities we have figures for. Values in Provo, 4 miles away, are close: $467,200.
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-year estimates, 2020–2024; U.S. EIA, Residential Energy Consumption Survey 2020 (windows). Prices from our price list.
One 36 × 48 in window, paint stage 2$400 – $500
Flat moulding, 3½ in louvers, before tax and shipping.
Price your own windows| 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 Orem 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.
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