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You have options when selecting replacement windows! 
AGS deals with many different manufactures to offer you a selection that will be sure to offer you the best possible options.

Vinyl replacement windows are only one of the alternatives available. Also up for consideration: aluminum, wood and wood clad. Each one has its own distinct characteristics. And if you are like most window shoppers, you will want to carefully consider all your options. This section has been designed to help you do just that.

Vinyl
Vinyl replacement windows are the most common replacement window and usually the least expensive. A common misconception is that vinyl windows are cheap looking and are not suitable for better homes. While this may be a least partially true for older style vinyl windows, home center store varieties and the local discounters "window of the week" special, a high quality vinyl window can be a great looking "classy" option for any style of home. Did you know that new homes in ALL price ranges are using vinyl windows? If you are looking for the most efficient and best value, vinyl is the way to go.

Wood
Wood windows are probably the most visually appealing replacement window option. It is difficult to replicate the natural beauty and elegance of natural wood even though top quality vinyl windows come close. Your choice of colors and designs is virtually limitless. And there are other benefits to wood windows! Possessing valuable thermal qualities, wood is an excellent insulator. Wood windows generally are unaffected by extreme temperatures and less prone to condensation. Unfortunately, wood is susceptible to shrinking and swelling, and requires regular maintenance. If not properly protected, wood frames may warp, crack or stick. (back to top)

Wood Clad
Innovation and creativity have been combined to create a unique option in replacement windows: Aluminum Clad Wood Windows & Vinyl Clad Wood Windows! Now you can enjoy the beauty and grace of wood frames on the interior, while taking advantage of the easy maintenance that vinyl and aluminum exterior frames afford you. Remember that although your exterior color palette will remain limited, your options indoors are virtually endless!

• Aluminum Clad Wood: Add two parts wood and one part aluminum and you have the recipe for a wood interior frame and an aluminum exterior frame. Aluminum-clad wood replacement windows provide great exterior protection, and prevent the common problems associated with typical wood windows, such as blistering or swelling. However, keep in mind that the advantages and disadvantages of an aluminum exterior frame will still apply.
  
  
• Vinyl Clad Wood: Vinyl is definitely the favored option among replacement window shoppers. But for those of you, who simply love wood frames; this is an expensive but viable option. Maintenance is negligible, long lasting weather protection is generally guaranteed and you can enhance your interior décor with the timelessness of natural wood. An ingenious variation on a theme!

Aluminum
Primarily used for commercial applications, aluminum windows are often overlooked as a viable replacement option. However, there are a number of advantages to aluminum. The primary advantage is strength. Aluminum is three times as strong as vinyl and forty-three times stronger than wood! In addition, aluminum resists deterioration and does not shrink, swell, split, crack or rust. Available in a myriad of colors, aluminum windows can be chosen to enhance the overall curb appeal of your home. The drawback? Aluminum is a good conductor of heat, which makes it a poor insulator, and allows for the transference of small amounts of heat, cold and moisture. Still, many have found that commercial sealants and weather-stripping increases the energy saving benefits. (back to top)

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