Shutter BoysWood shutters in Reston
Reston homes and weather, for wood
In Reston, July averages a high of 83.8°F and January a low of 23.4°F, about 13 days a year reach 90°F, 99 nights fall at or below freezing, and 46.6 inches of precipitation falls in a typical year.
41% of homes were built before 1980 and 23% in 2000 or later; 20% are detached houses.
In Centreville, 9 miles away, 11% of homes are built before 1980, 30 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.
Dry, heated winters
With 99 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.
A wet climate
46.6 inches of rain a year means humid spells indoors too. Painted wood handles humidity in a ventilated room; what it can't take is water landing on it. Keep wood out of shower spray, and run the bathroom fan.
Wood in Reston's homes
41% of Reston's homes were built before 1980, and the median home dates from 1984. 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 $642,000 by its owners. That is higher than in 81% of the 881 US cities we have figures for. In Centreville, 9 miles away, the median is $590,500, lower than here.
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 Reston 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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