Find a Dealer in Your AreaOriginally, most homes had windows made with wood frames. As you’ve probably experienced before, wood exposed to the elements…wind, rain, hail…takes a beating! Once moisture penetrates the walls, dry rot begins. Not to mention termites love moist wood!
In order to keep your wood window frames protected they will need regular maintenance. Scraping. Filling. Priming and painting. Who want’s the hassles of all of that work?
What if you could have beautiful interior wood frames and an exterior surface that needs no maintenance? That’s where wood clad windows come in.
Check Out Sierra Pacific Wood Clad Replacement Windows!
There is no denying the classy look of wood framed windows in your interior. But, the maintenance turns a lot of our clients off. That’s why we promote aluminum exterior frames with wood interior frames like those offered by Sierra Pacific Windows.
Sierra Pacific offers maintenance free extruded aluminum exterior frames with long lasting powder coated finishes. Resistant to rot and termites, you don’t have to worry about sanding, scraping and repainting.
For the interior, Sierra Pacific offers pine as their standard while offering some premium species of hardwoods as an option. You’re guaranteed to get the luxurious and classy interior look you’re after! Check out some of the photos on Sierra Pacific’s gallery.
Sierra Pacific H3 Windows
Wood clad windows fall into the category of premium windows. They are both high performance, higher quality, and more expensive than other window frame types.
The H3 Fusion Tech window line from Sierra Pacific is really unique in that it combines three materials. Wood interior, aluminum exterior, and an inner frame of vinyl. Truly the best of three window styles rolled into one.
Sierra Pacific All Wood Line
All wood windows do still exist! There are several wood window manufacturers offering all wood. Anderson, Pella, Marvin, and Sierra Pacific. Historic homes in dryer climates are the ideal candidate for this type of window. We recommend aluminum clad windows for long lasting beauty.
Windsor Windows Wood Clad Windows
In addition to Sierra Pacific, Windsor Windows offers some truly great aluminum clad wood windows. With wood species in pine, douglas fir, and alder you can have your choice of painted or stained interior framing to match your decor.
As another option, Windsor offers wood windows clad with premium PVC exterior framing. You still get the look of wood inside and now the lower cost alternative of vinyl exterior.
The Benefits Of Clad Windows
Windows that combine wood, aluminum and, in some cases, vinyl offer great benefits.
- Long Lasting – 30-50 year lifetime
- Great Insulation – Wood interiors are warm while aluminum is maintenance-free
- Premium Materials – Perfect for upper-scale homes
- Styles Available – You’ll find your preferred opening style, shapes, grid options, and color choices
- Best Glass Packages – From double pane low-e 2 coat glass to the premium Cardinal Lo-E3 glass for best energy efficiency
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