Choose the right material for windows: PVC, hybrid (PVC & aluminium)

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For our windows, we usually know which model we want more than which material. Here is a comparative chart to help you choose between PVC windows and hybrid windows (PVC & aluminium).

Window materials comparative chart

	PVC	Hybrid (PVC & aluminium)
Energy efficiency	√ √ √	√ √
Strength/structural charge	√ √	√ √ √
Affordable price	√ √ √	√ √
Advantages	Superior energy efficiency Most affordable of all materials Perfect strength for residential use 100% recyclable	Better structural load due to the aluminium (allows for larger size windows) Good compromise between the energy efficiency of PVC and the strength of aluminium
Customization	Colour, grilles, cross bars, sidelights, transom windows and hardware are all completely customizable.
Warranty	By choosing our products, you get the best warranty in the entire industry.
Vaillancourt PVC	The strong, unique composition of our PVC gives your windows a high-gloss finish that repels dirt.
Performance	Our windows exceed energy efficiency test standards.

Window materials comparative chart

	PVC		Hybrid (PVC & aluminium)
	Energy efficiency √ √ √		Energy efficiency √ √
	Strength/structural charge √ √		Strength/structural charge √ √ √
	Affordable price √ √ √		Affordable price √ √
	Advantages Superior energy efficiency Most affordable of all materials Perfect strength for residential use 100% recyclable		Advantages Better structural load due to the aluminium (allows for larger size windows) Good compromise between the energy efficiency of PVC and the strength of aluminium
	Customization Colour, grilles, cross bars, sidelights, transom windows and hardware are all completely customizable.		Customization Colour, grilles, cross bars, sidelights, transom windows and hardware are all completely customizable.
	Warranty By choosing our products, you get the best warranty in the entire industry.		Warranty By choosing our products, you get the best warranty in the entire industry.
	Vaillancourt PVC The strong, unique composition of our PVC gives your windows a high-gloss finish that repels dirt.		Vaillancourt PVC The strong, unique composition of our PVC gives your windows a high-gloss finish that repels dirt.
	Performance Our windows exceed energy efficiency test standards.		Performance Our windows exceed energy efficiency test standards.

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