What is the difference between Andersen and Pella wood-clad windows?

Both are premium manufacturers. Andersen 400 Series uses a Fibrex (wood-fiber composite) exterior and pine interior, while the E-Series offers aluminum-clad exterior with the widest color selection in the industry. Pella Lifestyle Series uses fiberglass exterior with pine or prefinished interior, while Pella Reserve is their top-tier line with premium hardware and historic profiles. We install both and help you choose based on your priorities.

Can wood-clad windows withstand Long Island's salt air?

Yes. The exterior cladding — whether aluminum or fiberglass — is specifically engineered to resist salt air, UV, and moisture. The wood interior is protected from the elements. Many of our south shore and waterfront clients choose wood-clad windows specifically because they get the look of wood without exposing it to coastal conditions.

Do wood-clad windows require more maintenance than vinyl?

The exterior requires no more maintenance than vinyl — just occasional cleaning. The interior wood can be left natural, stained, or painted. If you stain the interior, plan on a light re-coat every 8-10 years, similar to any interior wood trim. The maintenance difference versus vinyl is minimal and the aesthetic upgrade is significant.

Are wood-clad windows appropriate for historic homes on Long Island?

Absolutely. Wood-clad windows are often the top recommendation for historic homes in Garden City, Rockville Centre, Great Neck, and other Long Island historic districts. Simulated divided lites, period-correct muntin profiles, and custom sizing allow these windows to match the original character while providing modern energy performance.

How much more do wood-clad windows cost than vinyl?

Wood-clad windows typically cost 2-3 times more per window than standard vinyl. A vinyl double-hung might cost $450-$550 installed, while a comparable Andersen 400 Series wood-clad window runs $900-$1,100. For a 16-window home, that is a difference of $7,000-$9,000. Many homeowners choose wood-clad for the main living areas and vinyl for bedrooms and secondary rooms.

Window Replacement

Wood-Clad Window Replacement on Long Island

Wood-clad windows combine the warm, rich appearance of a real wood interior with a weather-resistant fiberglass or aluminum exterior cladding. You get the beauty of stainable pine, oak, or mahogany inside your home and the low-maintenance durability of modern materials on the outside. Wood-clad windows from Andersen, Pella, and Marvin are the premium choice for high-end Long Island homes, historic properties, and homeowners who want authentic architectural detail without the maintenance burden of all-wood windows.

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Starting at $800 – $1,400 per window installed

Wood-Clad Window Replacement on Long Island

Key Benefits

Why Choose Wood-Clad Windows?

Real Wood Interior

Pine, oak, or mahogany interiors can be stained to match your trim, cabinetry, or hardwood floors. The warmth of natural wood elevates any room's character.

Maintenance-Free Exterior

Fiberglass or extruded aluminum cladding on the exterior never needs painting, scraping, or staining. It stands up to Long Island's salt air, rain, and UV exposure for decades.

Andersen & Pella Certified

We are a certified contractor for both Andersen and Pella, meaning our installers are factory-trained and your warranty is fully backed by the manufacturer.

Architectural Authenticity

Simulated divided lites, custom grid patterns, and period-correct profiles allow wood-clad windows to replicate historic window styles with modern performance.

Extensive Color Options

Andersen offers 50+ exterior colors in the E-Series. Pella provides custom color matching. Interior wood species include pine, oak, cherry, and mahogany with various stain options.

Premium Energy Performance

Wood is a natural insulator with an R-value five times higher than aluminum. Combined with low-E glass and argon fill, wood-clad windows deliver excellent energy efficiency.

Our Process

How Your Installation Works

Design Selection

We bring samples of Andersen, Pella, and Marvin wood-clad windows to your home so you can see and feel the interior wood species, hardware finishes, and exterior cladding colors in your own space.

Custom Configuration

Each window is configured with your selected interior wood species, exterior cladding color, hardware finish, grid pattern, and glass package. Premium brands have 5-8 week lead times.

Certified Installation

Our factory-trained crews install wood-clad windows per manufacturer specifications. Proper flashing, sealing, and interior trim detailing are critical for both performance and warranty compliance.

Finishing & Registration

We apply the final interior stain or paint, install casings and stools, register your manufacturer warranty, and provide care instructions to protect your wood interior for decades.

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2,840+ windows installed across Long Island since 2011

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Wood-Clad Windows Cost on Long Island

Per Window Installed

$800 – $1,400

Whole-House (16 Windows)

$12,800 – $22,400

Wood-clad windows on Long Island cost $900-$1,200 per window installed for Andersen 400 Series and Pella Lifestyle. The Andersen E-Series and Pella Reserve premium lines run $1,100-$1,400 per window with custom options.

Exact pricing depends on window size, glass options, and installation complexity. Get a precise quote for your home.

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Customer Reviews

What Long Island Homeowners Say

We installed Andersen 400 Series throughout our 1925 Garden City Tudor. The simulated divided lites match the original window pattern perfectly, and the pine interior stained beautifully to match our existing trim. WCLI understood the historic aesthetic we needed.

Eleanor B.

Garden City, NY

Went with Pella Lifestyle for our Syosset home. The interior wood gives a warmth that vinyl cannot replicate. The crew handled the lead-paint removal on our old windows professionally and the new windows look incredible. Couldn't be happier.

Richard M.

Syosset, NY

Had wood-clad windows installed in the living room and dining room, vinyl in the rest of the house. Smart approach that WCLI recommended — premium look where it matters, value where it doesn't. The wood-clad windows are gorgeous with our cherry stain.

Diane V.

Great Neck, NY

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