What is a composite window and what are their pros and cons?

contemporary house with composite windows
(Image credit: Velfac)

Just what is a composite window? You may well have heard of them, but do you know how they are made, what they cost or what they look like? If not, we are here to explain all.

With so many different windows styles available, choosing the right products for you and your home can be extremely tricky. You need to make sure that the windows you opt for not only look great but that they will also fit in with your budget and maintenance requirements. 

Natasha Brinsmead

Natasha is Homebuilding & Renovating’s Associate Content Editor and has been a member of the team for over two decades. An experienced journalist and renovation expert, she has written for a number of homes titles. Over the years Natasha has renovated and carried out a side extension to a Victorian terrace. She is currently living in the rural Edwardian cottage she renovated and extended on a largely DIY basis, living on site for the duration of the project. She is now looking for her next project — something which is proving far harder than she thought it would be.