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Vinyl vs. Wood

Compare Materials

Our windows are manufactured using either wood or vinyl and while both are great choices, wood and vinyl do differ in several key areas. Here, we break down the difference to make your choice easier.

Material Comparison

Comparison

Maintenance
Colour and Finishes
Energy Efficiency
Strength
Cost
Appearance

Vinyl Windows

Wood Windows

Vinyl is maintenance free
Lots of options & styles
Great energy efficiency
Good strength
Cost effective and economical
Simple and economical
May require maintenance
Endless options & styles
Great energy efficiency
Excellent strength
High cost and elegant
Refined and elegant

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Comparison

Choosing Your Material

Vinyl Windows

Vinyl windows are low-maintenance, long-lasting, energy efficient and more affordable than wood windows. While it doesn’t offer the same number of colour options as wood, there’s still plenty to choose from.

Wood Windows

While costlier, wood windows are stronger, have more architecturally correct details and come with more options and features. Available with an aluminum exterior combined with the wood for the interior.

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