Wood on the inside, aluminum on the outside: a warm interior with a tough, low-upkeep exterior.
Clad windows combine the best of two materials. The inside is real wood, ready for stain or paint, and the outside is covered with aluminum or another cladding that resists weather. You get the warmth and detail of wood where you see it and a tough shell where weather hits. These windows suit traditional, craftsman and custom homes, and Nashville homeowners often choose them when they love wood but do not want to refinish exteriors.
We walk you through wood species, interior finishes and exterior colors. We show cladding finishes and trim profiles and explain how the cladding drains and protects the wood. We measure the openings, order the windows and install them with flashing, shims and sealant. We discuss trim, since clad windows can have brick mold, flat casing or capped trim, and we match the style to the house. We also explain how to care for the interior wood: wipe condensation promptly, keep humidifiers in check and refresh the finish when it dulls. Those simple habits keep the wood looking rich and protect the window for many years of use.
Species such as pine, oak and fir take stain or paint and give the room a warm, traditional feel.
Aluminum or similar cladding sheds rain and sun, so exteriors need little more than washing.
Brick mold, flat casing and other exterior profiles change the look, and we match them to your home.
Cladding comes in many colors, and interior finishes can match floors and trim.
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BeforeAfterReal wood inside.
Cladding outside.
Cladding and stain.
Profiles to suit.
No exterior refinishing.
Flashed and sealed.
Every topic has its own page with what to expect and how we approach it.
Top brandSimontonA maker focused on vinyl replacement windows, sold through dealers and contractors.Learn more Top brandMarvinA window maker with several collections, including wood and aluminum-clad wood designs and a modern aluminum and fiberglass…Learn more 
Topic guideWindow Frame MaterialsVinyl, fiberglass, wood, aluminum-clad wood, aluminum and composite frames compared for upkeep, strength, look and how they handle…Learn more Tell us which way the window faces and what matters most to see the glass package that usually suits it.
You tell us what you want or what the windows are doing, and we set an estimate visit that fits your day.
We measure each opening, check the frames, sills and trim for rot and note options for style, glass and installation method.
You get a plain written scope with the window models, glass packages, trim and schedule, and you approve it before anything is ordered.
The windows are ordered or made to your sizes, inspected when they arrive and the work areas are protected.
We remove the old windows, set the new ones plumb and level, flash, insulate, seal and trim each opening.
We clean up, haul away the old windows if you asked, walk you through the finished work and explain how to care for them.
The exterior is, yes. The interior wood can need occasional refinishing.
Yes, or stained. Many people match trim and floors.
Properly installed windows with good flashing do not. Cladding sheds water.
They often cost more than vinyl. We show the comparison.
Yes. Cladding offers many exterior colors.
Wood Replacement WindowsReal wood windows with natural grain, rich interiors and traditional looks, with stain, paint and care explained.Explore 
Historic Home Window ReplacementReplacement windows that respect historic character, with matching proportions, grids and trim for older homes.Explore 
Window Colors and FinishesInterior and exterior colors, stains and finishes chosen to suit your siding, brick, trim and style.Explore 
Exterior Capping and WrapAluminum capping or wrap around exterior window trim, for a clean, low-maintenance finish that sheds water.Explore Tell us about your project and we will call you back to set up a visit.
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