Aluminum-Clad Wood refers to wood frame windows with external aluminum applied or "clad" to provide a thermally efficient, low maintenance, long lasting solution for replacement windows. Aluminum-Clad Wood units offer full wood interiors in a variety of species. In addition to the beauty of wood, aluminum-clad windows can be built in very large sizes and meet the design requirements of the most demanding architectural specifications. These windows are also the best option when replacing windows in historic buildings or when there is a desire to remain aesthetically sensitive to other historic details.
The most under-appreciated drivers of comfort, energy efficiency, and longevity when replacing windows, is the installation method and expertise of the installer. Improper window installation robs homeowners of the performance their products should deliver and that they paid for. A nationwide single and multi-family building inspector estimated that 80% of problems with windows are associated with the installation.
There are many companies installing windows, and the quality of that installation varies considerably. The operation, efficiency and appearance of your new windows depends both on the quality of the windows and the installation. We use AAMA-certified installers following Installation Masters guidelines. This approach is the most extensive and consequently expensive option. It involves cutting the siding back at least 1 ½ to expose the nail fin. The old window is removed entirely, and the new window installed in the same opening.
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