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Vinyl vs Aluminium clad wood windows

11 years ago

West coast contemporary new home, what should I choose and why

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PPF.

11 years ago

You should choose the window that fits your budget, provides the performance you desire, and gives the proper look.

If you want red exterior -- vinyl won't work. If you want a budget look, choose white vinyl.

There are also fiberglass and composite frames, and all aluminum.

Do you have a rendering of the house?

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ATA & Consultants
11 years ago
Vinyl cladding is definitely out and outdated, anything else is better, try shadowclad
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bungalowmo
11 years ago
Why "clad" the window at all??

Wood is wonderful when treated properly. Served my house well for 100 years...

...just sayin.
ycity
11 years ago
Aluminum cladding. We used sierra pacific. They are great.
LesleyH
11 years ago
Consider composite windows. Aluminium on the outside for maintenance and timber on the inside for thermal properties and appearance.
rocketjcat
11 years ago
We love our Eagle windows. Aluminum clad outside, wood inside. Multiple combination exterior colors and combinations without an up charge.

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