Just swapped out my old wooden windows for sleek aluminum ones—instant upgrade, honestly. Little tip: pick matte finishes if fingerprints drive you nuts (like me). Curious if anyone's tried other finishes or has cleaning hacks...
Did the same thing a couple years back—went aluminum after decades of wooden frames. Honestly, I was skeptical at first because I liked the warmth of wood, but the maintenance was killing me. Aluminum turned out to be a solid move, especially matte black. Fingerprints are way less noticeable, though dust still shows up pretty clearly.
Funny story though: my brother-in-law went glossy white aluminum for his beach house, thinking it'd look fresh and clean. Big mistake. Between the salt spray and fingerprints from his kids, he's constantly wiping them down. He jokes that he spends more time cleaning windows than actually looking through them. He's tried everything from vinegar solutions to specialty cleaners, but nothing beats plain old microfiber cloths and warm water.
Speaking of finishes, has anyone tried anodized aluminum? I've heard it's supposed to be even tougher against scratches and stains, but I'm curious if that's just marketing hype or if it actually holds up better over time...