Hello,

Have a few wooden bedroom windows that are about 30 years old, have
some rot on them, and need to be replaced.

Have never looked at window replacements for many a year.
Would like to get some basic info. prior to calling in a contractor.

These are the pretty typical wooden bedroom windows.

a. Do I want to consider Vinyl, which always seem to be advertised ?

There seem to be so many types available like all wood, vinyl over
wood, etc.
Could someone describe a bit re the pros and cons, and costs, of some
of the different types of construction ?

What are the pros and cons of vinyl vs. wood ?
e.g., cost, quality, etc. ?

b. Can a few vinyl windows blend in "well" with the remaining house's
wooden windows ? Are they paintable, or do you just match the outside
vinyl's color to the trim used on the existing wooden windows ?

c. What is meant by "double hung" windows ?

d. Is it worth the extra cost for insulated glass, etc. ? These are
not massive windows; just the regular bedroom size

e. what else should I be thinking of, but aren't smart enough to know
enough to ask here, or to make sure to ask the contractor ?

f. I realize there are a zillion variables involved, but what (live
outside of Boston) are "typical" window prices ? And, as a total price, with
installation ?

Thanks,
B.