When Were Vinyl Windows Invented?
Buckle up for an exciting history lesson on Vinyl Windows in today’s article. Let’s take a stroll down Vinyl Windows past and teach you about the evolution of these extraordinary windows. Vinyl windows are a relatively new invention. However, in that short amount of time they’ve come a long way. Let’s dive into where vinyl windows came from and where they’re going.
Vinyl windows first developed in the early 1950’s. The first vinyl windows were produced in Germany in response to post World War II wood shortages. There were also rising prices in aluminum which made metal windows expensive to produce and buy. The first designs of vinyl windows were bulky and small, but they did give more functionality than the wood and metal windows of the previous generations. These cheap materials allowed Germany to rebuild with a lack of natural resources. These first vinyl windows paved the way to the modern Vinyl Window we see today.
Vinyl Windows didn’t make their way over to the United States until the late 1950’s-early 1960’s. BF Goodrich Company was the first to produce and manufacture vinyl windows in the United States. They saw the advantages of using this material in windows instead of natural resources. They kept the vinyl material but created a more sleek modern design. Although the manufacturer knew that vinyl would hold up better over time, it was still a hard sell on consumers who believed that wood and aluminum would last longer.
Plastic was not considered by most to be a“high end” material. People thought plastic looked and felt cheap and didn’t trust that it could last very long. This just wasn’t the case however. It took a while for people to see that Vinyl Windows were sticking around for the long term. They didn’t put a ton of credibility behind this product until almost a decade later.
IIt was in the early 1970’s that vinyl windows hit a new height of popularity. The energy crisis boosted consumers to look for energy efficient alternatives to wood and metal windows. It was then that people first started noticing vinyl’s energy saving technologies. Vinyl windows took less effort to maintain, were easier to install, and were easier to use. They didn’t rot like old wood windows of the past. In addition, they didn’t expand and contract with the heat like metal windows did. Vinyl windows gave homeowners a way to truly have a maintenance free window. They became extremely popular and were the first choice over natural materials.
They’ve only gained popularity since then. Today, vinyl windows make up more than half of all window replacement projects. It’s easy to see why. They are even more streamlined, are even easier to install, and give you optimal energy efficiency. New technologies give you optimal views, solar control and protection against weather. Today’s vinyl windows are even more maintenance free than the windows of the past and they’re only getting better.
The great news about developing the best vinyl windows is that it is an ongoing process. They are still advancing technology to make windows better and better year after year. At Conservation Construction of Texas we like to make sure we’re at the forefront of this technology. We want your new replacement windows to be the most technologically sound so get optimal views, energy efficiency, and functionality. We’ve designed our Texas Windows to do just that. We’re always looking for ways to develop and improve our windows so you truly get the best window on the market today.
We hope you’ve learned a ton about the history of vinyl windows. As the writer of this article I learned a bunch about these windows I never knew before. Vinyl windows have come a long way over the past several decades and they’re always improving. If you are looking for a maintenance free option for your home which still has solar control and clear views you might want to consider getting your own set of new Vinyl Windows. You can get a free quote for our supreme Texas windows by visiting our website here. We thank you for reading and can’t wait to see you next time.