VINYL WINDOWS

Windows manufactured from vinyl represent the largest market share in the replacement window business. Windows made from high quality structural vinyl are strong and provide very good energy savings, with moderate to high R-values (a measure of resistance to heat flow). The higher the R-value, the greater the resistance and the higher their energy efficiency, which will help reduce heating and cooling costs.

Vinyl windows are one of the more affordable replacement window choices. Price variations are dependent upon such factors as the glass package and sash options, as well as the style of window selected. Vinyl windows can be easily customized and are available in a wide range of styles, shapes and sizes.

Vinyl gives the homeowner a choice of many different colors. The color is actually part of the vinyl, making them scratch resistant. These units never need to be scraped, painted, or stained. Your windows will always look great!

Whether you are looking for esthetic reasons, energy efficiency, costs, or ease of maintenance, vinyl replacement windows are an excellent choice in replacement windows.

Benefits of Vinyl Replacement Windows:

• Outstanding energy efficiency
• No maintenance, including no painting
• Custom fit and sizing
• Wide variety of styles
• Economical cost

ALUMINUM

Aluminum replacement windows are known for their strength and durability. Aluminum windows were the first popular type of replacement window available and continue to be one of the strongest window materials offered.

Aluminum windows do not offer the high level of energy efficiency found in wood, vinyl or fiberglass windows. However, aluminum windows can cost less than alternatives for a budget conscious homeowner.

Aluminum is often used as an exterior shell to strengthen wood windows, creating what is known as “clad” windows.

Benefits of Aluminum Replacement Windows:

• Do not rust and do a great job of resisting weather
• Blocks noise better than other window material types because of its heavy weight
• Typically the most cost effective window material
• Because of their strength and durability, aluminum windows are good for commercial projects, oversized windows, and odd-shaped window applications
• Can be painted (unlike vinyl windows) but will not look as good with paint job as wood windows
• Improves the overall look of your home

WOOD WINDOWS

For both aesthetic and practical reasons wood windows have long been a top choice for residential windows. They are made from a variety of wood types including pine, fir, redwood, cedar, mahogany, and cypress.

Since wood windows have better insulation properties than metal, they are a more energy efficient window, although falling short of vinyl or fiberglass in this area. Further, since wood is easily manipulated in terms of style and decor, wood windows are popular for custom window jobs that require unique design specifications.

Wood windows can be painted to match any exterior color of the home. One drawback, however, is that wood windows need to be painted regularly to avoid undesirable paint chipping and exposure of the wood to the elements which can lead to rot. For this reason, if you are looking for a window that requires minimal maintenance at a lower cost, a better option may be a vinyl or fiberglass window.

Still, if a wood window is properly cared for, it can be made to last for many years.

Benefits of Wood Replacement Windows:

• Excellent thermal performance resulting in a highly energy efficient window
• Ability to paint window any color you desire
• Wide variety of wood windows products to choose from
• Does not attract condensation like an aluminum window
• Adds value and “curb appeal” to your home