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| Attribute |
Fiberglass |
Vinyl |
Aluminum |
Wood |
| energy efficient |
X |
X |
X |
|
| structurally strong |
X |
X |
X |
|
| paintable |
X |
X |
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| stainable interior |
X |
X |
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| lifetime warranty |
X |
X |
X |
|
| narrow frames & more glass space |
X |
X |
X |
|
| will not soften or deflect in the summer heat |
X |
X |
X |
|
| multiple colors to choose from |
X |
X |
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| two-tone color finishes available |
X |
X |
X |
|
| permanent color finishes |
X |
X |
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| rated for commercial use |
X |
X |
X |
|
| will not rot |
X |
X |
X |
|
| will not warp or change shape |
X |
X |
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| immune to salt air |
X |
|||
| low contraction & expansion rate |
X |
X |
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| environmentally friendly |
X |
X |
Frame Comparison
