Increased focus on unique profiles and wood species and an expanding selection of hardware and finishes are making aluminum- and vinyl-clad windows a perennially popular choice with pros and homeowners.
Manufacturers are expanding their collections and getting more inventive with styles and options. Peachtree, for instance, recently introduced a simulated transom window in its vinyl-clad 300 series. It's available with rectangle- and Gothic-shaped tops and in other profiles, allowing pros to create unique patterns without much fuss, says the firm. But the real kicker is that the window costs about 22% less than a two-piece stacked unit, says Jeff Kibler, Peachtree's brand manager.
Arches and transoms on Peachtree's 700 series elegantly frame the view.
Weather Shield recently introduced aluminum-clad casements that the firm dubs “old-fashioned” and “architecturally correct” to appeal to exacting pros and homeowners, say Dave Koester and Pete Lenar, brand managers at the company.
Andersen and Marvin now offer venting windows that feature fine mesh screens that don't detract from the outside view. The nearly invisible TruScreen insect screen is available on Andersen's clad 400 series windows; Marvin makes an aluminum-clad venting picture window.
“The window appears to be closed from the street, even when in the venting position,” says Anthony S. Head, regulatory product planner for Marvin. Interior wood selections, cladding colors, and distinct hardware finish
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