Pros and Cons of Wood vs Vinyl Windows

Deciding on the right material is one of the biggest choices you need to make before bringing home your new windows. Two of the most popular options we offer (and that homeowners ask for) are vinyl and wood windows. In today’s blog, we’re breaking down the pros and cons of wood vs vinyl windows.

At Choice Home Remodeling, we’re a home improvement company that specializes in window replacement. While installing high-quality vinyl windows is one of our signature solutions, we also have experience working with wood windows as well as a range other products. Choosing between classic wood vs vinyl windows can feel complicated, so we’re exploring your options. However, if you’d rather get started with a conversation, simply reach out to our team to talk things over with a knowledgeable expert!

Wooden window in master bedroom

What to Know When Choosing Wood or Vinyl Windows

Right off the bat, the most important thing to keep in mind is that BOTH of these materials are great – which is why we gladly work with both. While we first recommend our preferred luxury vinyl window brand OKNA to customers, sometimes they prefer the classic look of wood windows – which have their own host of pros and cons. These are the key points to keep in mind when deciding between wood or vinyl windows:

Vinyl Windows

Pros:

Best Price Point – Simply put, vinyl is the best bargain on the market for replacement windows. Whether it is for a casement window or a large picture window, the price simply can’t be beat.
Lifetime Warranty – If you want to know if you can trust a product, see if the manufacturer stands behind it. The OKNA windows we install come with a no-hassle lifetime warranty.
Energy Efficiency – This is a key element to look for when deciding whether you want wood or vinyl windows. Good news: both wood and vinyl windows are both energy-efficient and should be a huge improvement over what you have now.
Ample Style Options – Vinyl window frames come with a wide range of color and style options – including a rustic faux wood option. Check out in-demand black window frames!

Cons:

Can’t be Painted or Stained – Just like with any vinyl product, you can’t paint or stain vinyl windows to give them a new style. However, you do have tons of options from the beginning!

Wood Windows

Real Wooden Look – Thanks to the true wood construction, wood windows can have a gorgeous rustic look. Plus, you have lots of paint and stain options as well!
Slimmer Profile – One of the benefits of wooden windows are that the frame can be somewhat slimmer than the frame of a vinyl window. This is a cosmetic benefit, but it matters to some homeowners.
Nationally-Known Brand Names – Several wood window manufacturers are nationally known, and that reputation can matter to some people as well.

Cons:

More Expensive – This is one of the most important points to keep in mind when comparing wood vs vinyl windows. No matter the brand you choose, wood windows will almost always be more expensive than a quality vinyl window.
May Need Maintenance – Depending on how you finish your wood windows, they may require some re-painting or re-staining over their lifespan.

Ultimately, both of these options can be fantastic. It’s all about finding the right the option that boasts the benefits you care about and that matches your budget. We’re happy to give you quotes for both wood and vinyl windows!

Adding on to Your Window Replacement

While window replacement is one of our best-known services, Choice Home Remodeling is a full-service home improvement company. Homeowners often choose to bundle their window replacement with other exterior upgrades as well. For example, adding a brand new sliding patio door that matches the look of your new windows is a popular add-on. In addition, when working on the window replacement, we’re able to look for leaks or other issues in the siding of your home that we can remedy before it becomes a bigger problem.

Discuss Wood vs Vinyl Windows & Get Quotes

After you’ve weighed the pros and cons of wood vs vinyl windows and have made a decision, we can get you a quote. However, if you’d like to discuss this decision with our experts, our team is more than happy to help. Whether you want to have a phone conversation or an in-person consultation, the Choice Home Remodeling experts will give you all of the information and guidance you need to make a decision.

Reach out to start the conversation today!

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Work so clean you can barely even tell they were there. They stand by their work and are professional through and through. Best part about my project is that they customized my new front door and reused my door slab at my request. Fits like it was made for the house. Excellent work Gents!!!!

Replaced front door with double doors and rear patio doors with double doors. Choice Home Remodeling was our contractor to do the work. Had 2 door specialists working for 3 days. I call them specialists due to their years of experience and the pride they took in making sure everything was right. Plan on having more work done by them and highly recommend their services.

Response from the owner:Thanks so much, John! We really enjoyed working with you on door replacements in Lititz, PA. The 8' front door creates a beautiful entryway. Our team takes a lot of pride in their work, so it means a lot to hear that their experience and attention to detail stood out. We appreciate the recommendation and look forward to helping with your next home improvement project!

Tim and the team at Choice did an excellent job on our new front door. The Choice showroom is very nice and Tim led us through the buying process very professionally and with no pressure. The door arrived ahead of schedule and Jeff did an outstanding job in installation. No dust or mess and the door looks awesome! Highly recommended!!

Response from the owner:Thank you Robert for the review! We are proud to have provided you with a positive experience from your time in the showroom through installation. Please let us know if we can be of service to you for your future home remodeling needs.

We love Choice Home Remodeling - over the years Choice has replaced our front door, multiple windows, renovated our Kitchen and replaced our garage doors! Pricing is fair and the work done by Choice is Excellent. Highly Recommend Choice for home remodeling. Will be replacing more windows and sliding door in 2026, so the first call will be to Pete Steiner at Choice!

Response from the owner:Thank you Rob for your review and continued trust in Choice. It is a pleasure to be your go to company for your Home Remodeling needs. Pete and all of us here at Choice look forward to working with you again this year!