Shutter BoysExterior shutters in Arlington
Arlington's weather and homes
In Arlington, July averages a high of 89.6°F and January a low of 30.1°F, about 40 days a year reach 90°F, 60 nights fall at or below freezing, and 47.2 inches of precipitation falls in a typical year. That's wetter than 70% of the 881 US cities we have climate figures for.
25% of homes are detached houses; 53% were built before 1980.
Alexandria, 4 miles away, gets 41.8 inches a year, drier than Arlington.
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.
Multi-unit buildings
66% of homes are in multi-unit buildings, whose outside walls aren't the owner's to change. Interior shutters are the option there.
Older facades
21% of homes are from before 1950. On an older facade, exterior shutters are often about the look of the street; check any heritage rules before changing them. Interior shutters change nothing outside.
Rain on the outside
47.2 inches of rain a year is hard on exterior finishes, which need repainting or replacing on a schedule. Shutters inside the window stay dry.
| Feature | Interior poplar shutters (ours) | Functional exterior | Decorative exterior |
|---|---|---|---|
| Closes over the glass | Yes, from the room | Yes, from outside | No |
| Weather | Stays indoors | Out in all of it | Out in all of it |
| Light and privacy control | Tilt the louvers | Open or closed | None |
| Approval | None needed | Often HOA or city | Often HOA or city |
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. 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.
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Exterior shutters near Arlington
- Alexandria 4 mi
- Washington 5 mi
- Bethesda 7 mi
- Silver Spring 9 mi
- Wheaton 12 mi
- Reston 14 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.