Many people love the way wood windows look but they know that it’s smarter to invest in windows that are more durable. The best options are generally vinyl or fiberglass. The good news is that though you won’t find vinyl windows that look like wood, you can find fiberglass windows that look just like wood – but they won’t warp, be susceptible to termites, warp, or rot. You won’t have to pain them yearly either. There are many reasons to choose these windows over vinyl or wood.

Fiberglass windows offer the best of all worlds in replacement windows

If you need to replace your windows, you’ll have a few main options. As mentioned above, wood windows look great but require a lot of maintenance. Aluminum windows are very durable and affordable, but they’re not energy efficient and they don’t look at all like wood. Vinyl windows are durable and energy efficient but they don’t have the wood look. That leaves fiberglass, which are affordable, durable, energy efficient, and can be made to mimic wood.

Fiberglass offer the look of wood with much more durability

One of the biggest reasons that people choose fiberglass windows is that they not only look great for years, but they don’t require maintenance. You don’t have to paint them or stain them to keep them from weathering, and they won’t become infested with insects. They’re much more durable than vinyl and last, on average, 38% longer. Finally, since fiberglass is made from the same material as your window panes, the frames and the panes will expand and contract the same way, which reduces seal failure.

Fiberglass is available in many color finishes

Painting wood can be a huge pain, but many homeowners end up having to do it if they want their windows to match the color scheme of their home. It’s not possible to repaint vinyl because they’re essentially made of plastic and plastic isn’t easy to paint. In fact, if you paint vinyl windows you run the risk of warping them and you will likely void your warranty by doing so. On the other hand, fiberglass windows can more easily be painted any color you choose.

Fiberglass windows are much more energy efficient than wood

Heat comes into your home through window panes and window frame, and through tiny gaps in the seal of your window frames and the wall. Your window panes are insulated via several panes of glass but window frames don’t have that. That’s why it matters what type of material the frame is made of. Both fiberglass and vinyl are excellent insulators, but fiberglass windows are much less likely to end up with gaps in the seals.

As you can see, there are a lot of reasons that a person may want to choose fiberglass over wood windows. If you’re interested in finding out more about your options then we welcome you to contact Progressive Insulation & Windows at (800) 500-6200 for help.