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are composite windows really better than traditional wood?

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reader61
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Just read somewhere that composite windows can actually last way longer than wood ones, like decades longer, without needing much upkeep. Kinda surprising since I always thought wood was the gold standard... anyone else heard this or got more info?

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I've actually installed composite windows in my own place about eight years ago, and they've held up surprisingly well. Wood definitely has that classic, timeless look, but maintenance-wise, composites have been a breezeβ€”no repainting or sealing needed so far. I do wonder though, how composites handle extreme temperature swings compared to wood... anyone have experience with that?

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I've worked with both wood and composite windows in areas with pretty harsh winters and hot summers. Honestly, composites have impressed me. Had a client whose wooden frames warped noticeably after just a few years of temperature swingsβ€”meanwhile, the composites next door stayed straight and tight. Sure, wood has charm, but composites seem way more stable when temps bounce around. Sounds like yours are holding up great too, which matches what I've seen overall.

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