Window Buying Guide - Wood, Fiberglass, Aluminum,or Vinyl

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In this Window Overview video I'll tell you the pros/cons of these frame types and give you some tips when shopping for new windows.
Best,
Matt Risinger
Risinger Homes in Austin, TX www.risingerhomes.com
Risinger Homes is a custom builder and whole house remodeling contractor that specializes in Architect driven and fine craftsmanship work. We utilize an in-house carpentry staff and the latest building science research to build dramatically more efficient, healthy and durable homes.
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[@joshuamills2868]

"...Will last almost forever..." Kinda rediculus statement for any modern building material.

[@lcoa1640]

matt is there an updated video on this topic you can direct me to?

[@Imwright720]

I could tell this was an old video guy the way you sounded. Your much smoother now. They make hurricane windows out of vinyl, they must of improved them since you made this. You need .3 or better on the frame to write them off your taxes. I believe only vinyl meets those numbers. In south Florida they pretty much offer aluminum or vinyl

[@gregpasco4618]

I find it interesting you showed Andersens lowest grade composite. It is night and day from The Renewal by Andersen product. Plus Smart sun glass is completely different than 366 glass. Although made by Cardinal it is made to Andersens proprietary specifications. Kind of misleading.

[@andrewjackson9853]

Dang. . .there sure is a lot of "bonding" and "joining" and "profiles" in some of those windows. Lotsa places to fail in my opinion. Why are doors just a "glazed unit" put into a wood frame and sealed on all 6 sides verses these? I bought 4 Buffelen Doors that are low-e n argon filled, all glass, wood frame obviously, get slammed by every kid in the neighborhood 15 times a day, temps from 0 degrees to 100 and it's been good for 20 years so far and only sealed when we built. . . Hmmmmm. . . Why should I use a very very complicated frame for a window that get 90% less use to achieve the same thing?

[@chrisnoel1646]

Look at this young Matt R!

[@MNicehole]

How about the cold weather in MN. what would be the best..

[@canwealljustgetalong3779]

I like coconuts 😊

[@Parjesh888]

Comepauseit

[@littleflower23]

Very helpful vid. Thx.

[@wassima7]

It’s actually a very well written and comprehensive book

[@bigredbyrd]

Thank you!! We are getting ready to replace all the windows in a 1950's farmhouse. I keep asking which windows are best and I've gotten lots of different answers. This made my day much more productive.

[@ARBAWAC]

Quick question for you Matt. I know this video is 6 years old but still today most of the energy efficient windows have that greenish tint. Do you know any brand that have a completely transparent glass?

[@thinkmackay8954]

Should we repair the lower parts of the rotten aluminum clad windows or replace the whole windows? MN

[@christophermullarkey9815]

Very informative Matt. Appreciate the insight.

[@briancorbett793]

Matt, You have sooo much good information for us consumers...things that we would NEVER think of. Please....sell your home building business in texas and move to the midwest where its really cold and give us all good tips on how to build houses in cold climates. hahah long shot i know, but thanks again.

[@JoeLarge]

Great job Matt appreciate you give opinion without judgment. Nice review and highlight of the features to look for

[@ryankirby6464]

Matt, thanks for posting so many videos. What are your thoughts on WindowEstore windows? Im a DIYer looking to replace my own windows soon. Both of you are based in Austin, I figured you might know a thing or two about their product.

[@mountainman9570]

I live near Chattanooga TN and will enclosed a screen porch (current floor is 5/4 planks) with 40 foot screen wall on outside wall that will have windows and a door with two side lites. Do the big box stores have anything I should consider? On the floor I will caulk the cracks between the 5/4 planks, add sleepers and advantek to raise height to level inside house (will extend current 3/4 oak planks throughout house onto screen porch. Want it to look like house was built this way and don't want someone to say "oh, I see you closed in your screen porch". Have two french doors from living area that now opens to screen porch. Will remove french doors when finishing job. Current windows for house are Anderson vinyl and think I will use something similar. Thanks for any comments.

[@nicholasvonguggenberg7919]

I have many casement windows, and 3 very large floor-to-ceiling picture windows. The picture windows do not open, of course, but how do you rate the locking mechanism on the Marvin casement windows/versus the Andersen casement window locks?