Most wood window frames are made of solid wood covered on the outside with another material for protection from the elements. They’re generally the most expensive type of window, available with ...

For instance, our tests show that some budget-friendly vinyl-frame windows perform better in wind and rain resistance than pricier wood-frame windows. Vinyl windows make up the largest segment of ...

Wooden windows can imbue any home with a simple, timeless appeal, but that classic aesthetic comes at the price of a few practical issues. One of the biggest problems with wood windows is that ...

Or a house with wooden windows? Probably not -- unless you've heard of transparent wood. Made by modifying wood's natural structure, this material has been proposed as a sturdy, eco-friendly ...

Bringing things full-circle, Baruah then altered a wooden birdhouse to accommodate a small window made from the augmented wood. After placing the birdhouse under a heat lamp, the team recorded an ...