Windows

If you've made the decision to replace your windows, you've probably already given a lot of thought to which material is best. Wood vs. vinyl windows? Aluminum vs. vinyl windows? Chances are you've also encountered a lot of conflicting information about these choices.

The good news is your decision doesn't have to be complicated. Because once you do a head-to-head comparison, you'll see that vinyl is simply a better choice than other materials. It's certainly superior to aluminum windows and doors - which readily conducts heat and cold making them far less energy efficient. And, as you're about to discover, vinyl outperforms wood, too.

Sure, wood and vinyl windows may perform similarly when it comes to energy efficiency, but when you consider ease of installation, wood's high-maintenance requirements and the availability of rich, textured, realistic woodgrain laminates for vinyl windows, vinyl becomes the outstanding choice for all these reasons:

• Low maintenance
• Great insulating value
• Beauty and appearance of wood without the hassle of maintaining it
• Strength and durability
• Excellent resistance to rotting, corrosion, salt air, termites and air pollutants.