Why Are Modern Home Windows Made Of Vinyl?

If you’re getting any sort of cracked glass, frames which malfunction, of fog between your window panes it may be time to consider getting new windows. Modern window frames are typically made from vinyl, but why is this? In today’s article we’ll discuss why most modern windows are made from vinyl, and the benefits behind this type of construction. Have you ever looked at the makeup of your window? The frames alone can tell you how old your windows are. Old windows from the 50’s, 60’s, and 70’s have either wood or aluminum frames. These frames are not energy efficient. In fact, aluminum frames are the cause for most of the pesky problems you see like fogged up and cracked glass.

The big problem with metal frames is that they expand and contract with heat. This was a poor design for windows. You want the windows to hold the protective gas between the glass and not move within the framing of your home. Glass tends to shift and crack easily when placed in metal frames. Wood frames aren’t as bad with expanding and contracting, but water can rot these frames easily and that’s not what you want either. Wood frames can also warp and absorb moisture and that’s not a good look for any home.

Vinyl Frames

It’s for these reasons that modern homes use vinyl frames. Unlike metal, vinyl frames don’t expand and contract with the heat, and they don’t warp or rot like wood frames can. Vinyl frames are a stable construction. At Conservation Construction of Texas our frames were made to withstand extremely harsh weather. That’s what you do want out of a window. New modern windows were designed and engineered to last a lifetime, and that’s exactly what you’ll get with our Texas windows. Vinyl window frames are usually made of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) with ultraviolet light stabilizers to keep sunlight from breaking down the material. The hollow cavities of vinyl frames can be filled with insulation (Texas Window Frames Are), which makes them thermally superior to standard vinyl frames from other companies.

Vinyl windows are energy-efficient because they provide the cost savings you expect when investing in new windows. The reason vinyl is energy-efficient is because it is designed to reduce any heat transfer. This limits the amount of light penetration through the window. Our Texas Windows have supreme energy efficiency for these reasons.

Texas Windows

Our glass is coated with a specialty formula of Low-E Glass. Our Low-E Glass Coating goes above and beyond normal Low-E glass coatings. That’s because it gives you optimal solar control without obstructing the views. We also fill our panes of glass with a Argon Gas mixture which gives your windows high insulating properties and prevention against air infiltration. This mixture is better than just air or argon gas alone and gives you supreme energy efficiency for your window overall. People who have received Texas windows can truly feel a difference with more stable temperatures inside all year round. On average, people who go with a Texas window can expect to see a drop in their energy useage by up to 40%.

Other Special Features

In addition, our windows come with a custom weep system. This prevents water from sitting inside the frame and causing damage. If a storm comes by you can rest assured that any water will drain to the outside from the bottom of the window frame. You won’t have to worry about water damage or rotting ever again. Finally, because of their sturdy construction and well made parts, our windows operate easily for life. You’ll be able to open Texas Windows with ease. It’s our dual brass rollers and easy slide technology that gives you such functionality.

Final Thoughts

We hope you’ve learned why vinyl frames are superior to metal and wood frames. If you have old metal or wood frames it may be time to consider getting a new set of windows. You’ll get better energy efficiency out of new windows, more durability, and functionality for life with Vinyl Window Frames. You’ll get even better energy efficiency and protection when you go with Vinyl Window from Conservation Construction of Houston. Please reach out to us online for your free quote for new home window replacement.