Vinyl Replacement Windows: Why they are the best windows.
The many benefits of vinyl windows:
Vinyl replacement windows are an excellent alternative to wood or aluminum windows. If you live in the Pacfic Northwest you know that we see a lot of rain. Moisture without adequate sealing and insulation is a bad idea for many reasons. Below are just some of the benefits of choosing a vinyl replacement window and why they are the best choice as a replacement window.
Vinyl windows are energy efficient
Vinyl is a great insulator. Vinyl windows are made from PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride) and offer really good insulation which is measured in R values. The higher the value the better the insulation of that material. This is why aluminum windows are a terrible choice for a replacement window. Aluminum windows in fact transfer about 1400 times the amount of heat than vinyl windows do.
What this means for you is that during the winter you will save money on your heating bill and during the summer, you'll save on your air conditioning costs. A really high quality vinyl window will have dual or triple pane windows with gas fills to aid in insulation.
Vinyl Windows are virtually maintenance free
Vinyl windows never need painting. They don't need much maintenance once installed and they can even be made to look like wood with painted wood grain. Wood windows need sanding and sealing if you're going to maintain its beauty.
Vinyl windows are also extremely durable, provided it's a high quality vinyl window. The WeatherPro window is a high quality custom designed dual pane window that will eliminate all debate comparing vinyl windows to others. Learn more about WeatherPro
There are more design options with vinyl windows
Vinyl windows have a great reputation for being easily customizable. There are a wide variety of options as far as varying designs, colors, shapes and sizes available. A good design can suite a clients needs more easily and make your home more aesthetically pleasing to the eye. The wide range of customizations make vinyl windows a great choice for a home improvement replacement window.
Vinyl windows add curb-side appeal to your home
A great looking window is not the only upside to a well installed vinyl replacement window, but it is a great advantage if you're looking to increase the re-sale value of your home. Since vinyl windows can be made to suit any home, you will get good curb-side appeal and your home will be aesthetically pleasing and easier to place on the market when the need arises.
Vinyl windows are extremely durable
One of the nicest aspects of a great window is durability. On the one hand I should caution to add that a poorly designed and manufactured vinyl window is just as good as wasting money. The high quality vinyl windows have a solid strong frame construction and consist of multiple foam filled chambers.
However foam filled chambers should be strategically placed or drainage problems could occur causing the window to fill up with water. The recent advancements in vinyl manufacturing methods and improved processes make vinyl an excellent choice that rivals most traditional wood windows.
Vinyl windows are manufactured with UV inhibitors for improved weathering and stabilizers that protect the frames from cracking, splitting, pitting, peeling or chalking.
