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Vinyl
Window Frames
Vinyl
is a relatively new material for window framing, yet in
the past few years it has gained in popularity.
Vinyl is also known as PVC or polyvinyl chloride,
has several great benefits such as being a versatile
plastic, nearly completely maintenance free, and offers
insulating properties similar to wooden window frames.
There are a few minor differences, between wood
and vinyl window.
For one thing, vinyl window frames are moisture
resistance, which means that they do not rot, and they
do not require painting.
There are several manufacturers that offer
laminated interior wood surface that can be painted or
stained.
In the past few years, major advances have been
made with vinyl so that it is more resistant to fading
and cracking from sunlight and extreme temperature.
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Insulated
Vinyl Window Frames
Insulated
vinyl window frames have the same characteristics as
vinyl window frames, with the main difference between
them being that insulated vinyl window frames have
enhanced thermal performance.
As their name indicates, these windows have had
an insulation placed inside of the hollow cavities of
the frame, which makes them thermally better than
standard vinyl or even wooden window frames.
Having better energy efficient windows will help
lower your energy bills.
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