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Now
that you have decided on the style of window you want,
your next step is choosing the type of window
frame. The least expensive and
possible the most common are aluminum frame replacement
windows.
The reason for this is as I’ve already stated
they are inexpensive. Other benefits
include the fact that they are lightweight, strong,
durable, and require very low-maintenance. When you mention
aluminum window frames, many quickly think of ugly,
dual, gray metal frames that distract from your
home. This
is not the case any more. You can now
purchase aluminum frame widows in a verity of
factory-baked enamel colors. Many of the less
expensive aluminum windows are only available in white,
cream or ivory, brown and black, but some of the more
expensive aluminum windows are available in colors that
will complement any scheme.
There are however, a significant
disadvantage with aluminum window frames and that is
their ability to conduct heat and cold. Aluminum greatly
raises the total U-factor (heat-loss) of the
window. In
such warm climate areas where solar gain is important,
in order to conserve energy you may want to consider
windows with a higher-performance glazing system. In addition, in
cold weather climates, aluminum frame windows have been
known to have moisture or frost condense on the inside
of the windows.
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