Vinyl Replacement Windows Amazing Statistics

Vinyl Windows Are The Most Affordable And Easy Maintenance Replacement Window

Vinyl windows are the most affordable window frame option. They are cheaper than wood windows, aluminum windows, and replacement fiberglass windows. Even top-quality vinyl windows costs are often more affordable than base options for wood and aluminum window prices.

Vinyl windows offer many choices as far as design and style go. No matter what style of window you’re envisioning when deciding to replace windows, it can likely be made with a vinyl window frame. Casement windows, picture windows, architectural, double-hung, and single hung windows can all be produced with a vinyl framing.

Well constructed vinyl frames can be as energy efficient as wood, particularly if they have a lot of hollow pockets. Vinyl window maintenance and up-keep are almost non-existent. Other than cleaning your new windows from time to time, you will not have to worry about painting them at all.

Most Popular Styles of Vinyl Replacement Windows

Vinyl windows are so popular in both the residential and commercial industry that you can make any style windows with vinyl as you would with wood windows.

The most popular styles are as follows:

• Double Hung Windows
• Single Hung Windows
• Sliding/Gliding Windows
• Casement Windows
• Picture Windows
• Awning Windows
• Basement Windows
• Bay Windows
• Bow Windows
• Garden Windows
• Geo shaped windows (Halfrounds, Octagon, etc.)

Benefits of Vinyl Replacement Windows

Vinyl replacement windows aren’t all the same quality, and it’s important to consider these tips on how to recognize quality vinyl windows when shopping for replacements. One of the best ways to determine if you’re looking at quality vinyl windows is to take a look at the cross-section of the frame. Make sure to count the chambers and note how large they are. Vinyl windows are not solid on the inside and each window comes with a different number of chambers. The quality products have more chambers that are smaller in size. This makes the windows more durable and weather-resistant over time.

Some vinyl window frames are fastened together using screws and caulk, while others are welded. The welded windows are more reliable during installation and long-lasting. In the case of Simonton vinyl windows, they are fusion welded all four pieces at the same time for a perfect square and integrity of the frame. This is the best way of welding.

Here are some of the benefits of vinyl windows compared to wood windows, considering you buy a high-quality reputable brand vinyl windows, and not the builder grade or contractor grade that department stores sell.

• You never need to maintain them regardless of the color you pick
• They will not crack like cheap ones
• They will not discolor
• They will not cheap or flake
• They will not rot as wood does
• They have many color options compared to wood windows
• You can even have wood looking colors on the inside and different color on the exterior
• They have many dead air chambers or pockets for maximum energy efficiency compared to wood windows
• They last much longer than a wood window would
• Lifetime or double lifetime warranty is available for quality vinyl windows which can’t be said about the wood windows

As you can see options are endless when it comes to high-quality vinyl windows.

P.S. Don’t be fooled by those cheap $200-$400 builder grade and contractor grade windows that you can find on the big home improvement store shelves. Because a cheap window is exactly what it is, “a cheap window.”

Are Wood Windows Better than Vinyl?

TBH, the short answer is, NO. It’s just a different appeal to different people. Some people just like wood and nothing else. It’s personal preference more than anything. However, as far as durability goes, wood can’t beat vinyl no matter how you slice it.

Look for manufacturers that are known for producing high-quality vinyl windows, like Simonton or Harvey, and compare some of their products to those of their competitors. Look at the cross-sections and the frame construction to see that they have superior construction overall or a better warranty to rely on.

When shopping for vinyl replacement windows, some of the best options available will have what is known as a “double lifetime” warranty. These are excellent to have if you ever plan on selling your home. These types of window warranties will cover the windows against possible issues and will even cover another homeowner if you decide to sell your home later on.

That being said, be very careful what company you buy from. Because if it’s not a reputable company and doesn’t stand behind their product’s warranty, and doesn’t come out and fix the issues under the warranty, and instead of giving you runarounds, then “Double Lifetime Warranty” means nothing. So stick with reputable companies that will be around for a long time and takes care of their customers after the sale without any hassle.

Double Pane Low-E Glass Windows

Pay attention to the glass panes of the vinyl windows that you select to make sure they are double or triple-pane windows and that it’s treated with a Low-E (Low Emissivity) coating to be as efficient as possible. For high-traffic locations, you can also look into impact-resistant Tempered glass to help keep your home safe.

A quick note here about double pane and triple pane glass options. Double pane glass is really all you need in most situations. Because the energy efficiency difference between the double pane glass and triple pane glass is not that big to move the needle. However, triple-pane glass has its place in certain situations like when your home is very close to noisy roads, railroads, etc. It’s more soundproof than double pane glass and will keep the noise level down quite a bit.

Vinyl Replacement Windows With Argon Gas

Another energy efficiency feature comes in the picture with argon gas between the double glass pane with the high-quality vinyl windows. Argon gas is 6 times heavier than the air but it’s an odorless and harmless gas. Argon gas combined with the Low-E glass, both prevent about 95% of the dangerous UV lights out of your home and heat transfer from outside to inside of your home.

This is the technology that makes windows more expensive besides regular inflation and raw material price increases.

Price or Quality or Warranty?

As consumers, when we shop for something the first thing we think about is the price. And a lot of time this is perfectly normal for perishable stuff. But when it comes to a home improvement project like windows, you better be very careful about this. Because you don’t have a wiggle room with the windows and they cost a lot to replace them time and time again. Also, windows are very sensitive, and not every contractor can install them properly.

Therefore, be very careful who you use for installing them. If the installer is not certified by a manufacturer then your warranty will be void. Once the installer is done with installing them and get his money, they don’t want to come back and fix stuff because they don’t make any more money. Because of this reason alone, go with a reputable company and make sure you get a quality vinyl replacement window and warranty that you can depend on.

All said and done, it can’t be said enough. Do yourself a favor and go with a reputable company that can do A-Z turnkey projects for you with a lifetime warranty. Because if you don’t pick a trustworthy company to do the installation and stand behind their service for a lifetime, then you will have a lot of problems down the road.

If a company is giving you runarounds, stay away. If a company is not trustworthy, stay away. If they don’t honor their work and products, stay away. Even if they give you 10-lifetime warranties, stay away. What are you going to do with 10-lifetime warranties if they are not a dependable company and don’t keep their promise, or no longer in business?

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