Aluminum Window Cost Calculator

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Aluminum Window Cost Calculator

Our aluminum window cost calculator can help you find installed costs and pricing for your next purchase of home windows. Thermally borken aluminum windows are extremely strong and durable, much more so than other frames materials, including vinyl, fiberglass. composite, and wood.

Modern aluminum windows are thermally broken, which means they use non-conductive parts separate from the the metal on the interior and exterior. This frame will most commonly be found in hot climates since it handles these very hot temperatures better than other replacement frames. Among the number of well reputed companies that offer aluminum windows are Don Young, Milgard and Gerkin.

-- Price Range: $400 to $1,000 installed --

Aluminum Window Pros And Cons

Aluminum frames are certainly not the most common choice for window replacements. Vinyl gets that nod, accounting for roughly half of all windows sold in the U.S. In comparison to vinyl, fiberglass or wood clad, aluminum is actually the least popular material.

So why go with an aluminum window? Typically, this frame material is chosen for its durability and strength, which is why aluminum windows are used in commercial buildings. Where you gain significantly in strength, you give up in energy efficiency. Even with modern thermally broken aluminum windows, which are much more energy efficient than aluminum windows from the 1950s, these can't hold a candle to even mid range vinyl windows.

However, they are ideal for hot climates such as Texas and Arizona, where the heat can cause vinyl windows to bow and even warp over time. This shouldn't be an issue with a well made vinyl window, but for a longevity standpoint, aluminum is probably the better bet over vinyl. Aluminum windows don't make alot of sense in cool and cold climates.

Aluminum Window Costs

Aluminum window costs can run as low as $400 to as high as $1,000 per window, which includes installation. In general, aluminum window prices mirror that of vinyl, although there aren't many low end options as with vinyl (the $189 installed gimmicky price). There are lots of factors that will determine price: size of the window, type of glass, use of grids, type of spacer, hardware, as well as exterior and interior A good quality aluminum window should run $600 to $800 per window fully installed.

-- Price Range: $400 to $1,000 installed --

Aluminium Windows Price Calculator

Our aluminium window pricing calculator takes the aluminum frame and combines this with type of window (casement, slider, single hung, etc.) and level of manufacturer (entry level, mid range, or high end) to provide a base price on the window itself. We then add the installation cost with the number of windows you are looking to purchase for a final project price. While this doesn't take into consideration upgrades or add ons, the calculator does provide a nice ballpark estimate for your windows purchase.