Styles |
Materials |
Considerations
Wood
The most energy efficient; they are still the best insulation framing can offer. Wood is structural, so less is needed--which means less frame and more view. Wood windows also retain more resale value. Nothing adds as much elegance as wood.
Wood / Aluminum Clad
Offer all the beauty of wood inside without all the maintenance outside.
Vinyl
Energy-efficient vinyl windows offer insulating performance almost equal to wood. They are low maintenance; they'll never need paint and won't flake, peel, or chip.
Fiberglass
As energy efficient and low-maintenance as vinyl, but structurally strong like wood, fiberglass offers the best of both worlds.