It is hard to say which is better when it comes to comparing both wood and vinyl windows – one might be better suited for one person over another. Here is some basic information on each type so you can evaluate which type you’d like to put in your St. Paul area home.
Wood Windows
When wood windows are maintained well, they look as beautiful as ever. Nothing matches the warmth and traditional appeal of genuine wood windows. However, they are also one of the highest in maintenance on the market as well as the most susceptible to environmental damage, since wood can rot, split, crack, fade and become brittle over time. It has a shorter lifespan many competing window materials.
Generally wood windows offer a warranty of 10 years on the wood frame, 20 on the glass in the frame. If you’re able to keep up with the care needs of wood windows in a high-end, luxury home, then you may really enjoy their appeal – but beware if you do not keep up on this maintenance! Wood windows that don’t get regular refinishing quickly loose their good looks.
While wood windows used to come in a limited choice of woods, that has changed; there are many wood options to choose from today. They can be custom manufactured to be unique to the residence as well, which makes them a reward to have if you can maintain them. But if you’re choosing wood windows, this is not the place to skimp on cost. Make sure to think about the manufacturer of the product as well, since you want to ensure that the quality of the windows are the highest.
Vinyl Windows
Vinyl replacement windows are in the lead for windows since they are affordable compared to other alternatives. They provide good performance and are readily available at all times. They feature beautiful designs, and many offer removable screens. They can provide great energy performance. However, they might be made of thin walled extrusions with cheap metal spacers, and inexpensive vinyl windows offer weak warranties. But when you choose quality vinyl windows, you’re getting a frame that may be much stronger and durable compared to a lot of other different high performance windows in the world today. You can choose from many different looks – some even look like wood grain. They are however, designed to catch any pooling water so that it is easily able to be wiped up without ruining the window.
The choice that you make is up to what you want to put in your home – Window Outfitters is able to install vinyl windows by Unlimited, Hurd, WeatherShield and Lindsay. We also install wood and wood-clad windows from Pella, Marvin, and Weather Shield. Call us today to make an individualized appointment at our Savage showroom – whether you prefer vinyl or wood, we can help you find the window that speaks to you!
Window Outfitters is a premier Window Replacement, doors, siding contractor and installer. As Contractor in the St Paul, Minneapolis, (Twin Cities) Minnesota (MN) metro, we proudly serve, but are not limited to, the following areas: Minneapolis Energy Efficient Vinyl Windows, Replacement Window Contractors Minnesota, Burnsville, Apple Valley, Lakeville, Savage, Bloomington, Edina, Richfield, Eagan, St Paul, Hastings, Minnetonka, Plymouth, Maple Grove, Eden Prairie, Farmington MN, Chaska, Shakopee, Chanhassen, Victoria, Mendota Heights Anderson Windows Minneapolis, Marvin Windows Minneapolis.
