Vinyl Windows: Tough and Popular
Vinyl windows are a popular choice, especially if you need to
replace old window frames or install windows in unconventional
openings. Why? Vinyl windows are primarily made from polyvinyl
chloride (PVC), a relatively flexible material. This lets them
be easily customized to fit almost any opening. As a result, you
can find vinyl windows in a wide range of styles and shapes.
A big advantage of vinyl frames is that they do not need to be
painted because the color is uniform throughout. They do not swell,
shrink, peel, or corrode, which make them ideal for homes and
businesses near the ocean or in heavy industrial areas.
A Good Fit
 Another
big advantage of vinyl windows is that a manufacturer can fabricate
the frames to the specified dimension of the opening. This is
especially useful for remodeling projects. It ensures that the
windows will fit tightly in the opening, reducing heat loss and
condensation. Dealers can usually install replacement windows
in one or two days. Vinyl window frames are also competitively
priced.
Vinyl's Limitations
The flexible qualities of PVC mean that a vinyl window is not
inherently strong or rigid. PVC's flexibility also limits the
size of the frame and the weight of the glass used in it. Some
vinyl frames are reinforced with metal to compensate for these
limitations, but this lowers their R-value, or ability to insulate.
In hot climates, ordinary vinyl windows are only sold with white
frames, to limit solar heat absorption.
So if vinyl windows are what you're looking for, let us quote
you for free. The process is very easy:
- You tell us your window needs
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