Shedding Some Light On Windows!

Comparing Vinyl And Wood Windows

9 September 2018

Arthur Menard

The windows of your home are one of the most important parts of both the interior and exterior design of your home, but also perform an important practical function by blocking out the weather and temperature outside. The type of material that your windows are constructed out of plays a huge role in both the functional and aesthetic characteristics of your window: two of the most common types of window materials are vinyl and wood. Understanding what each of these types of materials has to offer your home can help you figure out which one is the best fit for your window's needs.

Vinyl Windows

Vinyl windows are one of the more popular options for residential windows largely because of their wide range of different available colors and textures. This means that you are able to customize the appearance of your windows to match the exterior or interior design of your home very easily. Vinyl is also completely immune to rust, warping, rotting and other forms of water damage, in addition to pest infestations. This means that vinyl is very low maintenance. Further, vinyl starts at a low price point, with thicker and more durable or more insulated variants costing more money, which means that you can easily match vinyl windows to your budget.

However, vinyl is not very good at insulating the interior of your home when compared to other materials, which can lead to drafts and uneven temperature. Further, they can be easily cracked or damaged by falling debris, which will require them to be replaced.

Wood Windows

Wooden windows provide a natural appearance to your home. They can be stained a variety of different colors and shades, and can be painted if you want a non-wood appearance. Wooden windows are also very good at insulating the interior of your home from the exterior temperature and any nearby sounds, making them ideal for homes near major transportation routes. Wooden windows can also add resale value to your home when compared to their vinyl counterparts.

However, wood is susceptible to rotting and pest damage over time, and thus needs to be regularly stained, sealed or painted to stay in good condition. This increases the long run costs of installing wooden windows on your home, which is compounded by the fact that wood as a building material tends to start at a higher price point than vinyl, with specific hardwoods being significantly more expensive – which is why they add more to the resale value of your home. Contact a window installation company for more help.

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