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Choose fiberglass or aluminum-clad wood windows. They look historic but perform like modern energy savers. Avoid vinyl if you’re in a historic zone—it won’t get approved.

| Door Type | Optimum Material | Why it works in Evanston | |-----------|----------------|--------------------------| | Front entry | Fiberglass (steel-core look) | Resists warping from lake moisture; high insulation | | Patio / sliding | Vinyl or fiberglass frame + Low-E glass | No metal conduction; good for south-facing decks | | Storm door (secondary) | Full-view, tempered glass | Adds R-value to old wooden doors (common pre-1940 homes) | optimum windows and doors evanston

| ✅ Green Flags | ❌ Red Flags | |----------------|--------------| | Offers triple-pane as a baseline | Pushes vinyl in historic district | | Measures each opening individually | Quotes without seeing attic/basement sills | | Knows Evanston’s U-factor code (IECC Zone 5) | No physical showroom in Chicagoland | | Will pull permit and schedule inspection | Says “no permit needed” (false for structural changes) | Choose fiberglass or aluminum-clad wood windows

April–May or September–October (avoid extreme cold which affects caulking & foam expansion). | Door Type | Optimum Material | Why

: Available in both hot-rolled (for industrial/commercial strength) and cold-rolled (for sleek residential profiles) options.

While wood is the traditional material of choice in the Midwest, it comes with a maintenance cost—scraping, painting, and swelling frames are a rite of passage for many local homeowners.

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