Material Comparison

Windows are made from variety of materials including Wood, Aluminum, Steel, Vinyl/UPVC and Fiber Glass-or from a combination of these materials. In general those that offer better weather protection cost more, but theypay off in low maintenance and energy saving.

Characteristics	Wood	Aluminium	Steel	u-PVC
Aesthetics	good	good	fair	Excellent
Durability	good	fair	poor	Excellent
Thermal Insulation	excellent	poor	poor	Excellent
Corrosion Resistant	good	fair	poor	Excellent
Cost	expensive	expensive	cheap	On par with wood & Aluminium

In the chart below, various types of materials used to produce windows are compared for energy loss

Vinyl is among the best materials in the world for providing thermal efficiency in your home.