Shutter BoysStained wood shutters in Olympia
Sun and homes in Olympia
Olympia's warmest month, August, averages 78°F, and about 7 days a year reach 90°F. That's fewer hot days than 92% of the 881 US cities we have climate figures for.
18% of homes date from before 1950, 25% from 2000 or later, and owners live in 50% of them.
Lacey, 5 miles away, has much the same number of days a year at 90°F or more (7).
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.
Cold winters
A stain sinks into the wood instead of forming a layer on top, so a stained shutter moves with the seasons just as a painted one does. Keep winter humidity reasonable and both finishes stay sound.
| Feature | Stained poplar (ours) | Painted poplar (ours) | Wood-look vinyl |
|---|---|---|---|
| Real wood grain | Yes, it shows through | Hidden under paint | A printed or embossed surface |
| Colour | Any stain, matched | White standard; any colour matched | The maker’s range |
| Refresh later | Re-stain or paint over | Repaint | Not recommended |
| Price | Colour-match price | White is standard | Usually less |
Where our shutters fit
Every Shutter Boys shutter is made from solid American poplar to the measurements you take, then shipped to Olympia for you to fit. Any stain is a colour match: name it in the designer and the drawing shows it.
The designer shows the price of each window as you add it, in US dollars.
More about shutters in Olympia
Stained wood shutters near Olympia
- Lacey 5 mi
- Tacoma 25 mi
- South Hill 29 mi
- Auburn 37 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.