| Durability |
Wood Rots |
Steel Rusts |
High Performance |
| Frame Thinness |
Thick, Bulky |
Some are Thin |
Thin & Elegant |
| Finishes |
Beautiful, but not Durable |
Durable, but not Beautiful |
Both Beautiful & Durable |
| Strength |
Week at Corners, Mullions are Boxy |
Strong Frames, Mullions are Boxy |
Strong Frames, Integral Mullions |
| Contours |
Many Available |
Very Limited |
Many Attractive Options |
| Glazing Beads |
Mitered |
Ugly Butt Joints |
Mitered and Contoured |
| Appearance |
Attractive Mostly Traditional |
Bland, Mostly Industrial |
Elegant, can be Traditional Appearance or Modern |
| Availability |
Custom Slow |
Custom Slow |
Fast Delivery lor Small and Large Jobs |