What are the advantages and disadvantages to choosing windows made of the various materials available?
Just as there are no easy answers to which car is best for any individual, the same can be said for windows. Basically, there are four building materials that are available to be used in the fenestration of windows; vinyl, fiberglass, wood, and aluminum. Out of these materials, vinyl is by far the most economical choice, especially when considering the low-maintenance nature of the material. In combination with an energy performance that is not far off than that of wood, vinyl windows are an extremely attractive choice for most consumers. Fiberglass windows tend to be sturdier than vinyl windows, while offering the same properties as well as being an easy material to treat with colors and textures. A fiberglass window can cost as much as a wood window however and does not have the ability to be welded like its vinyl counterpart. Wood windows have the obvious advantage of being aesthetically pleasing to most consumers and are easy to be treated or painted to a person’s liking. In additi
