Window Comparison

This chart compares Wood Windows such as Ultimate Windows from Marvin, Vinyl Windows such as Generations windows from Simonton, and Fiberglass Windows Such as Integrity Windows from Marvin.  United Home Experts is a certified installer of all these windows.  You may request a free window quote here.

	Wood Windows	Vinyl Windows	Fiberglass Windows
Doesn’t Need Painting / Staining / Treating
Can Be Painted (if desired)
Rate of Expansion / Contraction (causing gaps)		Worst	Best
Available with tilt-in sashes for cleaning
Thinest Frames / More Glass
Highest Level of Beauty
Initial Cost	$$$$	$$	$$$
Lifetime Cost	$$$$$	$$$	$$$
Initial Beauty 1-10 (Estimated Homeowner Response)	10	5	8
Lifetime Beauty 1-10 (Estimated Homeowner Response)	8	4	8
# of Factory Exterior Color Options	19	5	5
# of Factory Interior Wood / Color Options	5	5	2
Insulation Value	Good	Good	Good