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!

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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Choice Windows, Doors & More, Inc.

4.7

Quality work! These boys are hard workers and you can tell that they don’t cut corners! We are so delighted with our new windows! Thank you Choice home remodeling! One very happy customer here!

Response from the owner:Thank you for the review Britini! Our team strives for their best and ensuring satisfaction. We are thrilled you had such a positive experience with us.

A huge thank you to the Choice team for making the stress of choosing and installation of new windows and slider door seamless. Each person that we encountered was Professional, knowledgeable, kind, skilled and took Pride in what they do. They did a fantastic job, from protecting the floors, showing kindness to the dog and working in the brutal cold for 3 days and taking the time to show me all I needed to know about these windows and door. I will have them back to do the last door and 2 windows.

Family owned, local business. Thank you. Love the windows/door.

Response from the owner:Thank you for the kind review Tamera. We pride ourselves in having a team that cares. Let us know when you are ready for your remaining projects!

I had 7 windows and 1 glass replacement installed using Home Choice Remodeling. I would definitely recommend them to anyone looking for a quality company. I needed windows that were good quality but not extremely expensive. I learned about Okna windows from the salesperson - I had never heard of them before. I am glad I listened because they were very affordable and are much higher quality than my current windows. During install day, the crew was very respectful and were in and out in much less time than I expected. They laid drop cloths down and made sure to leave the space exactly as they found it. I am cvery happy with the results. Great company!

Response from the owner:Thank you for the review Amanda. We are very happy to hear your expectations were exceeded. We want to make sure our customers are getting the best service and products that work for them.

Beautiful custom Pella windows in my historical family cottage. Thank you to Evan Kratz and crew for the loving care they gave the place!

Response from the owner:Thank you Jenny for the review. Windows look great!