> There are incredible fiberglass and UPVC windows being made today by companies like Marvin and Schuco. Yes, there has been a history of poor quality manufactu

> There are incredible fiberglass and UPVC windows being made today by companies like Marvin and Schuco. Yes, there has been a history of poor quality manufactured building materials, but some of the most reliable materials today are plastic based. I have the highest end Marvin windows (Ultimate double hung sash windows) in the addition part of my home and they don't compare to the original windows IMO. They're great, but I expect in 100 years they will have been replaced and the original windows will still be hanging. > But the whole point of old growth wood is that you don't need to take care of it as much since it is pretty resilient to getting wet. I'm just saying, typical home maintenance. Replacing the roofing, keeping gutters clear, etc. > The reality is that people buy homes for location, and the period of the home is a usually a secondary consideration. Totally. There are a lot of areas that are a mix of old and new. I'm just saying, given the option and things being equal, I'd almost always select the old home.