Question: I need no-maintenance replacement windows that tilt in for easy cleaning, don’t sweat and will cut my utility bills. I thought about vinyl windows, but I hear they are cheap and low quality.

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Typically made of wood fiber and a thermoplastic resin, composite windows look more like wood than vinyl windows do, and they generally cost less than solid wood windows. We ordered and tested ...

Answer: Replacing windows in your home is no small decision, and the choice of materials used in the window frame and sashes have a powerful impact on the price you’ll pay and how long they will last.

SEATTLE — Today’s windows are technological marvels. The frames and panes for even basic models provide much better insulation than old configurations, reducing drafts and cutting home energy costs.