Are Vinyl Windows a Good Choice?

If you live in an older home, you may have noticed that the areas near your windows are much cooler than the rest of your home. You likely have either wood or aluminum window frames. Although wood frames are good insulators, if they are original to your home, they are likely getting old and rotting. This allows moisture and cold air to enter your home, causing damage and heat loss. If you have aluminum window frames, you are also losing heat because aluminum is not a good insulator. Window replacement may be able to help you save money on energy costs.

Vinyl windows have been around for a while now, and they aren’t likely to leave any time soon. They are reasonably priced, have a variety of colors and styles to choose from, and improve energy efficiency. Because of this, they are affordable for almost any income level, improve curb appeal, and will pay for themselves over time.

Most vinyl windows have a moderate to high R-value. An R-value is the resistance to heat flow a building material has. So, the higher the R-value, the higher the insulating value. When looking at window replacement it is a good idea to hire a reputable contractor who will be honest about the quality of the windows you are looking at. Just keep in mind, the higher the R-value, the better the window will be at keeping the weather out.

Another advantage to vinyl windows is that there is almost zero maintenance. They can be custom fit to your home, and once they are installed, all you have to do is keep them clean. When you order your windows, you will choose the color you want and there will be no painting or staining necessary.

There are many advantages to window replacement. Vinyl windows are beautiful, low maintenance, and will more than pay for themselves in energy savings.