Purchasing windows can be a daunting task. Some manufacturers only offer their products in one type of wood, while others offer many different options. PORTALS appreciates that this can be confusing to consumers and makes it difficult to decide what to purchase. Pine, Mahogany and Dour Fir are the most frequently used woods for windows made in the Bay Area.
Pine
PORTALS never recommends pine windows to its clients. While Pine is surely the most cost-effective option, it is a softwood and is not a good choice for windows, especially in the Bay Area marine environment.
Doug Fir
Doug Fir is a hardwood and is appropriate for most window installations in the Bay Area. It is sturdy and durable, and we provide it as an option to most of our clients. Doug Fir is likely the most economical choice for your wood windows. Doug Fir is a good choice for clients that select a stain or paint finish. If you select a stain finish rather than paint, Doug Fir is a lighter toned wood, and will likely require additional coats of stain.
Mahogany
Mahogany is also a hardwood and is appropriate for most window installations in the Bay Area. It is sturdy and durable, and we provide it as an option to all of our clients. Mahogany is a good choice for clients that select a stain or paint finishes.
PORTALS has relationships with many of the local leading Bay Area window manufacturers and is happy to discuss all your options to find a product that is appropriate for your home and your wallet.
* Ask us about sustainably harvested hardwood options!
Pine
PORTALS never recommends pine windows to its clients. While Pine is surely the most cost-effective option, it is a softwood and is not a good choice for windows, especially in the Bay Area marine environment.
Doug Fir
Doug Fir is a hardwood and is appropriate for most window installations in the Bay Area. It is sturdy and durable, and we provide it as an option to most of our clients. Doug Fir is likely the most economical choice for your wood windows. Doug Fir is a good choice for clients that select a stain or paint finish. If you select a stain finish rather than paint, Doug Fir is a lighter toned wood, and will likely require additional coats of stain.
Mahogany
Mahogany is also a hardwood and is appropriate for most window installations in the Bay Area. It is sturdy and durable, and we provide it as an option to all of our clients. Mahogany is a good choice for clients that select a stain or paint finishes.
PORTALS has relationships with many of the local leading Bay Area window manufacturers and is happy to discuss all your options to find a product that is appropriate for your home and your wallet.
* Ask us about sustainably harvested hardwood options!
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