"Tim" wrote in message
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Hello again all,
I am confused about which windows to put in the new home I will be
building soon, in the Houston Tx area.Consumer Reports recommends
Anderson and Pella wood and vinyl clad windows,but I am unsure about
either because 1) termites are a problem here 2) moisture is also a
problem, and 3) I have seen vinyl deteriorate over time d/t UV
exposure. Most window sites are currently recommending some form of
vinyl or vinyl clad windows these days,and I understand that aluminum
will, to some degree, act as a thermal bridge. All things being
considered,I still think aluminum sash is the way to go if only
because it will hold up to the above mentioned elements indefinitely.
Am I totally off base here? What do some of you tradesmen think?
Again, thanks in advance for constructive input.


Tim

In 1995 when we were building we were in a turmoil over which window to pick
for our new home.

I happened to do a blinds installation in a 20 year old nursing home which
had white,100% aluminum windows. They still looked great and worked. That
was the deciding factor for me.

We installed the all aluminum model with the stupid grids between the glass.
Easy to clean and they still look great. Neighbors all around me have
replaced the name brand wood and even some clad windows due to leaks and
rot and decay. If I were building again and could still find them I would
make the same choice.


Colbyt