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04/18/2007
Wooden windows
On the other side modern wooden windows are much more durable. The reason is that they are made out of hardwood, cedar or pine; they are treated in the factory and usually have a guarantee. Also, there is more knowledge about the treatments and care required to prolong the service life period of wooden windows.
04/18/2007
Pros and cons
Other pros of wooden frames are quite clear in that they are appealing, strong and good insulators. Although an evident disadvantage is that they are more expensive than their vinyl countertype. Generally speaking the vinyl frames are cheaper, then aluminium and then wooden frames. The other problem with wooden frames is that they have the shortest live of the three materials and still require more attention. Regularly protection and maintenance is needed to keep the appearance. Although wooden frames are the most appealing, it is only when they are well maintained. Frames that have warped or rotted look distinctly unappealing. Generally speaking wooden frames should be regularly treated around every 4 or 5 years.
04/18/2007
Windows Replacement
Some time in the life of your house there is a moment when you start thinking about windows replacement. And then you find out that there are many various types of windows. Windows can come in a number of configurations - 100% wood, wood inside and vinyl-clad wood outside, 100% vinyl inside and outside, and anodized coated aluminum. Thus you are at a loss which type to choose regarding all advantages which type provide. So we decided to make some investigations to help you make your decision to your credit. So there is an analysis of wood windows versus vinyl windows. Vinyl windows have certainly become popular over the past fifteen years for residential uses. Vinyl and wood windows now have well over 70% of the residential window market.
12/26/2006
Wood windows vs vinyl windows
Some time in the life of your house there is a moment when you start thinking about windows replacement. And then you find out that there are many various types of windows. Windows can come in a number of configurations - 100% wood, wood inside and vinyl-clad wood outside, 100% vinyl inside and outside, and anodized coated aluminum. Thus you are at a loss which type to choose regarding all advantages which type provide. So we decided to make some investigations to help you make your decision to your credit. So there is an analysis of wood windows versus vinyl windows. Vinyl windows have certainly become popular over the past fifteen years for residential uses. Vinyl and wood windows now have well over 70% of the residential window market.
Not too many years ago, experts would have some doubts recommending 100% vinyl windows. However, recent chemical advances and design improvements have carried vinyl up to the same level of quality as wood, aluminum or vinyl-clad wood windows. Wooden window frames are very popular with certain properties and consumers. Period homes suit wooden frames much better than vinyl frames and indeed some homes in listed areas must have traditional wooden frames. That is not to say that wooden frames do not look good on modern homes. On the contrary there is little doubt that wooden frames are the most aesthetically pleasing of all the different makes of frame.
Other pros of wooden frames are quite clear in that they are appealing, strong and good insulators. Although an evident disadvantage is that they are more expensive than their vinyl countertype. Generally speaking the vinyl frames are cheaper, then aluminium and then wooden frames. The other problem with wooden frames is that they have the shortest live of the three materials and still require more attention. Regularly protection and maintenance is needed to keep the appearance. Although wooden frames are the most appealing, it is only when they are well maintained. Frames that have warped or rotted look distinctly unappealing. Generally speaking wooden frames should be regularly treated around every 4 or 5 years.
On the other side modern wooden windows are much more durable. The reason is that they are made out of hardwood, cedar or pine; they are treated in the factory and usually have a guarantee. Also, there is more knowledge about the treatments and care required to prolong the service life period of wooden windows.
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