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Aesthetics aside, our windows play an important role in the life and efficiency of our home. How do your current windows compare? |
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*Heating, Venting & Air Conditioning Guild, American Society of Testing Material, ASTMC 177
| WOOD | STEEL | ALUMINUM | RIGID VINYL | |
| Heat Loss BTU/Hr. | 1.2 | 312.0 | 14160 | 1.3 |
| Will it conduct heat and cold? | No | Yes | Yes | No |
| Will it need painting? | Often | Yes | No | Never |
| Will it rust, rot corrode or pit? | Yes | Yes | Yes | Never |
| Does sash lift out for cleaning? | Almost Never | No | Sometimes | Yes |
