WOOD: Wood windows are probably the most visually appealing window option. It is difficult to replicate the natural beauty and elegance of natural wood. Possessing valuable thermal qualities, wood is an excellent insulator. Wood windows generally are unaffected by extreme temperatures and less prone to condensation.

ALUMINUM CLAD: Aluminum-clad windows provide great exterior protection and prevent the common problems associated with typical wood windows, such as blistering or swelling. These windows and patio doors are available in a range of cladding colors that let you accentuate your home’s architecture.

ALUMINUM: Offers a sleek contemporary look. The exterior is anodized to resist corrosion.One of the many advantages of aluminum windows is its strength. Aluminum is three times as strong as vinyl and forty-three times stronger than wood.

VINYL: Used both as replacement windows and in new construction. Vinyl windows can also be found in such shapes as arches, ellipticals, eyebrows, gothic, trapezoids, rounds and half rounds, octagons, circles, ovals and half-ovals.

FIBERGLASS: Strong and efficient, it readily withstands heat and cold, and can be painted.

1. Glue Chip
2. #42 Clear
3. Matte
4. Aquatex
5. P516
6. Cross Reed
7. Reed
8. Rain

Grids: Grid patterns can give the window a more classical look. They may be inside the glazing unit, snap-in wood grids attached to the interior side of the pane, or fiberglass grids applied to the exterior of the window.

Hardware: Hardware considerations include durability, eye-appeal, security, and ease of operation. Some automatically lock when closed. Interior or exterior screens are available with some styles.

Panes: Double paned windows are standard.

Low E: Low-E is a clear, low-emissivity coating applied to one side of the glass. This microscopically thin coating filters the sun's energy in the summer and reduces heat loss in the winter, making even energy bills look better.