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We’ll be building a new house in southern Maine this summer. Our builder is quite reputable and builds solid houses according to several references. He has in his own house, and recommends for us, a higher end vinyl window (double hung). I can’t recall the manufacturer he uses off the top of my head. In principle I am a wood person but this is not yet our “dream house”. He said he could also use an Andersen product that is a bottom of the line wood window, comparable in price to the vinyl. At this point I’d probably prefer quality vinyl over low end wood.
What are current opinions on the quality and durability of vinyl vs. wood double hungs. Any recs would be greatly appreciated. I realize this has probably been a recurring post but I haven’t seen one lately. Thanks.
Jeff
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We'll be building a new house in southern Maine this summer. Our builder is quite reputable and builds solid houses according to several references. He has in his own house, and recommends for us, a higher end vinyl window (double hung). I can't recall the manufacturer he uses off the top of my head. In principle I am a wood person but this is not yet our "dream house". He said he could also use an Andersen product that is a bottom of the line wood window, comparable in price to the vinyl. At this point I'd probably prefer quality vinyl over low end wood.
What are current opinions on the quality and durability of vinyl vs. wood double hungs. Any recs would be greatly appreciated. I realize this has probably been a recurring post but I haven't seen one lately. Thanks.
Jeff