Aluminum Windows
Though not as common as vinyl, aluminum windows are another low-maintenance alternative to wood windows.
Many wood windows have an aluminum-clad exterior.
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Aluminum windows are less expensive than wood and are in the same price range as vinyl. | |
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Aluminum windows do have a drawback in that they conduct heat more easily than vinyl and have a generally lower insulating quality than vinyl windows.
If you choose aluminum windows, make sure that they are constructed with a “thermal break” which diminishes heat conduction.
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