Replacement windows in Texas - Vinyl? Aluminum?
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Replacing Aluminum Windows with Vinyl
Comments (3)Therma Star by Pella have to be one of the lowest quality windows i have ever seen: cheap looking, flimsy, and it leaks a ton of air. Any window pro worth his salt will agree with me. Is this the kind of window you want in your home; something that looks cheaply made and leaks air?...See MoreReplacement Windows Vinyl or Fiberglass vs Aluminum
Comments (2)Well engineered windows of any type will do fine in your climate region. I have seen fiberglass, aluminum, or even vinyl. As a matter of fact, my Aunt has vinyl windows in her home (I supplied them) and they are doing fantastic in her application. There is a good resource in the DFW and Houston area that posts on here by the name of Randy (UltraWindows). He might be a good point of contact....See MoreReplacement wood windows vinyl or aluminum clad?
Comments (5)More suggesting it because there are options to have a wood interior with a non-wood exterior. Wood is great and a lovely material, but there are better options in many cases if you are not compelled to use wood via some sort of historical guideline....See MoreAluminum vs Vinyl Windows
Comments (6)I agree with the esteemed pros above. The reason that you may not see a ton of love for aluminum when you research is because most folks taking the time to do said research are worried about keeping the cold out, and aluminum is lacking in that scenario. Very fine choice however in mild and warm regions as long as you choose a quality product (that part applies regardless of material)....See MoreUltra Windows
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