Pretty big discrepancy if the quote had no detail about the windows. In an absence of information, his responsibility would be to replace it with something like what is there currently unless you have some emails or texts or something showing that wood was agreed upon

In addition:

- only very common sizes are stocked anywhere, almost all windows are custom ordered these days and lead times right now are awful

- If you have wood windows throughout and intend to keep it that way, I'd go for wood windows here as well. Vinyl windows can be great, but in this case matching the rest of the home is probably most important.

If you can afford the wood windows, get the wood windows. You'll be glad you did later.

When you discussed wood windows with him, did you clearly tell him that you wanted wood, or were you up in the air about it? That will make a difference, I think. If you were clear that you wanted wood, you really should stick to your guns. Ask him why he quoted vinyl when you said wood. Or, is it that the cost of wood has risen enough that his quote is insufficient now?

The window gaps don't need to be "boarded up" while waiting for the order to arrive. Until really cold weather gets here, clear vinyl can be tacked in place with weatherstripping to keep wind and water out. But, the longer you wait to get the order in, the farther back in line you will be to get them.

Ask at your local lumberyard how long it is taking to get windows in. IME it is only the cheapest windows, in just a few sizes, that are generally "in stock" anywhere.

@millworkman The wood windows under discussion now are are Jeld-Wen 2500 double hung. We have not discussed a specfic vinyl alternative but he said that vinyl windows are about $200 ea and the wood are about $800 ea.

I will try to get some picutres for you. One area is actually an exterior door right now but it is being changed to a window.

I would steer clear of Jeldwen in any material. They are not considered even a decent quality window.

@raee_gw zone 5b-6a Ohio I was very clear about wanting wood. If I had to guess I would say that I think he simply forgot. We were told 8 weeks on the wood windows but as our cabinets are also now delayed, the windows are no longer the only thing holding us up.

@HomeSealed Exteriors, LLC @millworkman Thanks for your insights. If I were to stick with wood, what would be a decent, mid-range option?

@Nancy R z5 Chicagoland I hope to stick with wood. It is a cost increase I do not really want to absorb but could probably manage if push came to shove.

All wood, exterior and interior? Or wood/vinyl clad? If vinyl clad Andersen and all wood typically Marvin or Kolbe. If they are out of your price range look for a Lepage dealer.

@millworkman I would probably consider either of those. What we have elsewhere is all wood, exterior and interior. The replacement windows face the rear of the house so I am more concerned about them matching inside that outside, although I guess I would lean toward all wood for the sake of continuity.

Look at Marvin Ultimate and Kolbe Heritage Sterling then. They are the best commercially available wood windows on the market today. Hands down.

In what room are the two windows you need to replace and what sizes are they?

What do they overlook?

Could you very deliberately choose a different style of window and have it make sense?

If the windows are in the kitchen and overlook a porch or deck or patio, you might consider side to side sliding window with metal frames.

If the windows are in a living or dining area or a bedroom area, you might consider a bay window or something similar to one.

@suezbell They are in the kitchen overlooking the backyard. One is now an exterior door that we are changing to a window in order to continue countertop and cabinets underneath. The other is over the sink. Both are on the same stretch of wall as the breakfast nook, which has a bay window that will not be replaced. So I'm inclined to stick with a similar style. The bay window is all wood and consists of a large, picture window component with mullions and flanked by small double hung windows, also with mullions.