Vinyl vs Aluminum Windows
Vinyl Windows
$7,700 - $9,800
(for 10 48-inch windows installed)
VS
Aluminum Windows
$10,700 - $12,800
(for 10 48-inch windows installed)
Cost to install vinyl or aluminum windows varies greatly by region (and even by zip code).
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Vinyl Windows

Pros
+ Can be painted
+ Energy-efficient
+ Less expensive
+ Easy to install
+ Does not fade in sunlight
+ Increases resale value
Cons
- Expands, contracts, and warps
- Little insulation in the frame
- Not biodegradable
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$7,700 - $9,800
(for 10 48-inch windows installed)
Aluminum Windows

Pros
+ Durable
+ Protects your home
+ Comes in different sizes and styles
+ Increases resale value
+ Environmentally friendly
+ Can improve insulation
Cons
- Allows heat to penetrate
- Can be expensive
- Condensation can lead to corrosion
- Cannot be painted
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$10,700 - $12,800
(for 10 48-inch windows installed)
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