Vinyl Replacement Window Frames -Pros and Cons

What we call a vinyl window is usually made from polyvinyl chloride (PVC). Sometimes also used as a varnish on wood or aluminum frames.

If 10-15 years ago you heard some bad things about vinyl windows, forget it. In old days vinyl windows really had some problems, especially with thermal expansion. In the days of heat or cold, the frame could collapse or expand the window making it impossible to open or close. Sometimes it can even break the glass. However, these problems are the windows of the past, modern vinyl window is resistant to high temperatures and cold, very durable and maintain new and the appearance of age.

Vinyl replacement windows frameworks

• The vinyl frames are durable, even ten years after the installation that will look the same, resist corrosion and wood frames is no different chip
• The windows are as energy efficient
• No need to paint and repaint the windows, the vinyl comes in several colors to match the decor of your home, that does not fade and does not require painting
• Easy to maintain, in fact, no maintenance required except for occasional surface cleaning and the vinyl is easy to clean.
• Installation is simple and easy
• These windows are inexpensive
• Vinyl windows come in a variety of shapes, sizes and designs which means that you can always find a window that suits you, without going through the trouble of ordering a custom frame made as often happens with wooden windows

cons of vinyl frames

Although there are obvious advantages for many there are drawbacks as well
• vinyl looks slightly bulkier compared to metal and wood frames
• looks like plastic
• vinyl frames can not paint, so you have to carefully select the colors offered by manufacturers.

Vinyl Window Ratings
When choosing which brand of windows to get for your home is very important to pay

Vinyl window ratings

We all know the Energy Star program - those little stars you can see in refrigerators, air conditioners and other appliances. Windows can also be Energy Star rated vinyl windows are usually more energy efficient following tables, wood or aluminum, due to a perfect fit.
Some windows also have a national qualification of Windows, where the value of R and U value are especially important. U value measures the effectiveness of the window is to keep the heat inside, the numbers are usually found between 2.0 and 10.0. the lower number is better. R-value is not generally applied to windows, but the walls and ceilings