Aluminum Windows Trimmed with Wood or Actual Clad Wood?
Which looks better? For two decades selling hurricane windows the market was dominated by aluminum even for traditional homes but I always loved the look of how clad wood windows were truly a part of the architecture and blended seamlessly with the trim
There are a lot of hurricane rated clad wood products for every project at some monumental sizes from many of the leading manufacturers.
I had to fight the misperception that clad wood windows do not perform well in South Florida and the Caribbean because so many of them failed over the years. There were some really badly designed and manufactured products and bad installations that resulted in windows rotting and failing but that shouldn't stop you from considering them. There are some really well engineered products and properly installed they should not have any problems.
I help architects, builders, and owners select, specify, and detail luxury residential hurricane glazing systems without manufacturer or dealer biases.
From just one hour to as many hours as you need a glazing expert for your project.
I also give classes in all aspects of hurricane windows and doors on glass aesthetics and energy performance, manufacturer product overviews, detailed installation planning and best practices, and understanding hurricane product approvals.