When replacing windows in your home, choosing vinyl replacement windows gives you a one-up on other types of windows. Here’s WIIFY:

Save Money

Vinyl replacement impact windows provide savings on homeowners’ electric bills. Vinyl does not easily retain or transfer heat making it a great material for use in warmer climates. Using vinyl replacement windows prevents direct sunlight from heating up your windows and raising the internal temperature of your home. Watch how insulated glass and LoE coating enhance the energy-saving performance of vinyl replacement windows by reflecting sunlight and further reducing the amount of heat transferred into your home. Energy Star lists criteria to determine the best efficiency ratings for your area.

Wood windows are equally advantageous against heat conductivity but require much more overall maintenance especially where constant direct sun exposure is received. Aluminum and fiberglass also conduct more heat than vinyl replacement windows do.

Low Maintenance

Vinyl windows are water resistant and will never require refinishing. Steel or aluminum reinforcements are implanted in vinyl windows to protect against warping. Soap and water are the only requirement to keeping your replacement vinyl windows looking brand new during their lifetime.

Wood windows must be sanded and painted to maintain their original look. A sealant must also be applied to untreated wood windows to prevent splitting and rot. In time, aluminum windows are liable to rust and will require chemical cleaning agents to restore them.

Eco-Friendly

Vinyl replacement windows are made from virgin pharmaceutical vinyl that has never been recycled or used in any other product. At the end of their lifespan, however, vinyl windows are a green solution as they are easily melted down and remade into new PVC products like these.

The long lifespan of vinyl replacement windows adds to their green appeal. Replacement vinyl windows can last a lifetime if they are properly maintained, unlike aluminum, fiberglass and wood windows that may need to be replaced over time.

Design Flexibility

Vinyl impact-resistant windows are offered in a variety of configurations and styles to suit every functional and visual demand. Practical vinyl window configurations include single-hung, horizontal rolling, casement, project-out or awning and picture impact-resistant windows. Designer window shapes range from circles, half circles, ovals, hexagons and trapezoids to eyebrows, sunbursts, tombstone and colonial configurations.

The advantages of vinyl impact-resistant windows are making them a favorite of homeowners. Vinyl replacement windows are easy to find and offer all the benefits of other types of replacement windows with minimal effort.