What makes vinyl windows better than wood or aluminum windows?
Besides their aesthetic value, the most important function of windows are their ability to effectively insulate your home and prevent energy loss. Wooden windows are a good insulator and do a great job in preventing heat loss however given the properties of wood, they tend not to last very long. When exposed to moisture, wood expands and when dry, wood contracts. Through the seasons, this change in size results in seal and frame damage to the surrounding structure, the paint begins to chip off, and ultimately it’s insulating value deteriorates to almost nothing. Aluminum windows are very structurally sound but being a metal, aluminum does not make for a very good insulator of energy. Windows constructed from aluminum are also painted and after time, they require maintenance and must be painted every few years. Vinyl offers exceptional energy efficiency which helps maintain constant temperatures in your home. Vinyl windows have welded corners which make them air tight and prevent air an
