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

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  Energy efficiency

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  Strength/structural charge

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  Strength/structural charge

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  Affordable price

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  Affordable price

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  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   Warranty
  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.