Below is a list of terms you may find useful when considering which windows and doors will work best for your home.
Aluminum Cladding -
Aluminum Cladding refers to the covering on the exterior of a window and door unit. The aluminum covers the entire exterior of the window or door, protecting the product from the outside elements and reducing the amount of maintenance required. The aluminum cladding is available in a wide variety of colors, including custom color matching, and does not need to be painted. Windsor offers aluminum cladding exteriors on both its Pinnacle Clad/Wood series and Legend HBR series windows and patio doors.
Wood -
A window or patio door can come with a wood interior and/or wood exterior. When the product is built with a wood exterior, the wood must be primed and painted. On the interior, the wood can be stained or painted, depending on your preference. Windsor offers a variety of interior wood species including Clear Select Pine, Natural Alder and Vertical Grain Fir. A wood exterior is offered in Windsor’s Pinnacle Primed product. A wood interior is offered in Windsor’s Pinnacle Clad/Wood product and Legend HBR product.
Cellular PVC -
Cellular PVC is a vinyl extrusion that uses a cutting-edge process to improve the density of the material. The end result is a highly-engineered, high-endurance material with the look of painted wood and the no-rot performance of cellular PVC. This material is available in Windsor’s Legend and Legend HBR products and carries a 25-year warranty on all exterior cellular PVC components.
Vinyl -
Vinyl is a man-made material commonly used in the construction industry. It is very resistant to moisture and humidity and can be manufactured in a variety of colors. It also has a long life cycle and is easily recyclable. Windsor uses this material in both its Next Dimension Signature and Next Dimension Pro product lines.