Stained wood shutters in Waukesha

Real wood grain under a stain of your choice, made to measure. What Waukesha's sun and homes mean for stain, and how it compares with paint and wood-look vinyl.
Level 1 (flat) moulding, paint stage 1, 3½-inch louvers, tilting open and closed.

Sun and homes in Waukesha

From July, Waukesha's average highs reach 80°F or more, and about 11 days a year reach 90°F. That's fewer hot days than 85% of the 881 US cities we have climate figures for.

14% of homes date from before 1950, 18% from 2000 or later, and owners live in 59% of them.

West Allis, 11 miles away, has 18 days a year at 90°F or more, more than Waukesha's 11.

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.

Finishes compared for Waukesha
FeatureStained poplar (ours)Painted poplar (ours)Wood-look vinyl
Real wood grainYes, it shows throughHidden under paintA printed or embossed surface
ColourAny stain, matchedWhite standard; any colour matchedThe maker’s range
Refresh laterRe-stain or paint overRepaintNot recommended
PriceColour-match priceWhite is standardUsually less

Where our shutters fit

Every Shutter Boys shutter is made from solid American poplar to the measurements you take, then shipped to Waukesha 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.

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.

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