Aluminum VS Hybrid Windows
What are the differences?
ALUMINUM
• Structural strength and stability
• Durable; retains its physical properties over time
• Slimmer design allows for more glass area for more natural light
• Better soundproofing than any other window
• Weatherproof in extreme temperatures and will not warp
• Corrosion resistance
• Durability; aluminum is a recyclable material
• Extensive choice of colors to match your design outside and inside the frame
• Standard and non-standard paint colors, anodized or powder coated paint finishes
• Easy to maintain
• Aluminum windows remain the standard for buildings over 5 stories. They are the only ones that are rigid enough to support the weight of the building
HYBRID (Aluminum exterior, PVC interior)
• Good energy efficiency and low heat transmission
• Excellent value for money, cheaper than aluminum windows thanks to PVC
• Qualum hybrid windows are Energy Star certified
• The A4600 model allows a choice of finish color on the outside and inside of the frame, while the H4600 model allows a choice of finish color on the outside of the frame only (standard white PVC on the inside)
• Less strong than aluminum windows, but more durable and strong than PVC window
• Less soundproofing than the aluminum window since they are constructed differently