I have to replace some windows in the house (an oldie but goodie) and after about a dozen quotes the choice is down to the vinyl or a aluminium clad wood window.
I need something not only for the insulation value but mostly for sound reduction (long story).
Any advice from the contractors on the site?
Is worth the extra cost for the wood?
We replaced old windows with Vinyl and we like along a busy street. It was much quieter. Also like the fact that they never needed to be painted.
We put wood Pella ($$$) on the front and plastic on the back side both do a good job but the painting in a pain
I put Pella vinyl double hung, to replace the slider windows i had. GREAT windows, and they dont break the bank. If you go through pella direct they have 0% financeing for 36 mos. The energy savings are at least $65 per month. + no painting.Call pella they come out to youre house and show you youre options. 
We install thousands of windows every year and the vinyl is the way to go if your going for maintenance free. PM if you need anything.
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P.S.: much quieter
long term – aluminum clad short term = plastic
I see way too many problems with plastic windows in the long term. Some of that is contributed to poor installation practices by some hackers. regardless of which type, make sure they aren’t slapping them in , smear a bit of culk, and running to the bank 
Always an aluminium clad wood window over vinyl.
A better question would be what brands and series of the brands?
Where you are in this delema, I’m assuming that you are dealing in doublehungs and not casements.
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Always an aluminium clad wood window over vinyl.
A better question would be what brands and series of the brands?
Where you are in this delema, I’m assuming that you are dealing in doublehungs and not casements.
I’m looking at Marvin’s Ultimate Clad real serious…Have had friends that did Pella ,but had too many problems…
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long term – aluminum clad short term = plastic
I see way too many problems with plastic windows in the long term. Some of that is contributed to poor installation practices by some hackers. regardless of which type, make sure they aren’t slapping them in , smear a bit of culk, and running to the bank
Thanks Randy….another big reason I’m thinking about the Marvin’s….the outfit that made the quote has a very good reputation.
Thanks guys
Marvin makes an great window. Actually Pella does as well. Pro Line is really a good window in the DH. I would up grade to at least the Architet series if you are looking at replacing a casement though.
Instalation matters just as much as the window! I hope you get the best of both! Interior finish, look for UV protected clear finishes.
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Marvin makes an great window. Actually Pella does as well. Pro Line is really a good window in the DH. I would up grade to at least the Architet series if you are looking at replacing a casement though.
Instalation matters just as much as the window! I hope you get the best of both! Interior finish, look for UV protected clear finishes.
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My Dad was a contractor his whole life and he installed a lot of windows. You get what you pay for and he always said you couldn’t go wrong with Pella or Marvin!!!
We replaced ours with vinyl windows. The contractors used foam-enhanced insulated vinyl frames. This offers better insulation and reduces the noise.
Hi James, I am supporting your reply. We have recently installed vinyl replacement windowsin our home. It is simply awesome. Not just the appearance, I am fully satisfied with its affordability and productivity. Really worth our try.
Hi James, I am supporting your reply. We have recently installed vinyl replacement windows in our home. It is simply awesome. Not just the appearance, I am fully satisfied with its affordability and productivity. Really worth our try.
Didn’t the whole world swear on Andersons, like 15+ years ago ? What happened there ? 
I put in Andersen windows 2 years ago. Not cheap, but seem to be worth the investment.
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Didn’t the whole world swear on Andersons, like 15+ years ago ? What happened there ?
They cheapenedthe construction processesand went down hill
Anderson -ALUM.clad outside / wood inside!
I would say vinyl windows were the best that’s what several companies explained to me when i was purchasing new windows for my home. I actually got quotes from champion, anderson, and conservation construction in Denver. I would shop around before I just got the advice from one company. Make sure you look at their reviews too. You want to make sure that the company you go with is good.
Timmy, you’re about 6 years behind…
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