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Window Material Comparison

Fiberglass Windows
Fiberglass Window Pros Strength-Low Expansion Rate Paintable Good Thermal Performance Low Maintenance	Fiberglass Window Cons Cost
Vinyle Windows
Vinyl Window Pros Low Maintenance Low Cost Good Thermal Protection	Vinyl Window Cons Non-paintable Strength Expansion & Contraction
Clad Wood Windows
Clad Wood Window Pros Low Exterior Maintenance Color Choices Interior paintable/stainable The look and feel of real wood Hardware Choices	Clad Wood Window Cons Cost Lack of exterior detail Interior maintenance Quality can vary
Wood Windows
Wood Window Pros Exterior Architectural Detail Color choices Thermal Performance	Wood Window Cons Exterior maintenance High Cost for Quality
Composite Windows
Composite Window Pros Combines diffferent strengths together Color choices Low Maintenance	Composite Window Cons Cost Limited number of manufacturers Many kinds of composites Durability may vary
Aluminum Windows
Aluminium Window Pros Strength Color choices Low Maintenance Durability	Aluminium Window Cons Quality Varies Low Thermal Performance Thermal Barrier issues
Steel Windows
Steel Window Pros Strength Narrow sight lines Color choices Durability	Steel Window Cons Feels cold Commercial look High cost