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What are the best type of replacement windows?

I'm replacing four double hung windows. Vinyl, direct from a local manufacturer will cost < $1500 installed. A well known international company will charge $5000 for the same windows but with metal clad exterior and pine interiors. The less expensive have a grill between the glass panes, the pricier ones have a removable wooden grill that looks far better and won't compromise the look of the front of the house. Both are virtually maintenance free. Any advice? Thanks.

Public Comments

1. Wood windows with a clad exterior are far better quality than vinyl. Vinyl expands and contracts more than any other building material with changes in temperature. Also can check into fiberglass composite windows, some are less expensive than clad windows. The expansion and contraction rates are basically the same as the glass. The link is for the website of a good quality fiberglass composite window.


2. I have had both types of windows. The ones with the removable grates do look better. But they loosen up over time and it's a lot more work to take them out when you want to clean the window. If the grates are loose on the top window and you want to move the bottom window up they can get stuck and damaged/cracked while trying to do this. I just moved and this house has the vinyl with the grates inside the window and I am much happier. They are just more user friendly or practical.


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