The Pros and Cons of Vinyl Windows in Residential Homes

If you’re looking for new windows for your Mountain Brook, AL home, vinyl windows are a great option to consider. This type of window can be made in any style and has many benefits in durability, maintenance, and proper sealing of your home against the elements.

The Pros and Cons of Vinyl Windows in Residential Homes

Pros

These windows are a great choice for your budget. They’re typically going to be cheaper than fiberglass or wood windows, and they’re especially a great option if you need to replace a lot of windows or have a tight budget. And that’s not the only way they save you money. They’re also easy to install and easy to get, which means we can source them quickly and usually install them quickly, too.

They also save you money through their energy efficiency. They’re typically made with multiple elements that give them good insulation, and you can also get them with double- or triple-pane glass or even with argon or krypton gas fills. Get a low-E coating on the glass of your window and you increase the energy efficiency even more. If you’ve been living with old, drafty wood windows and switch to vinyl, you’re going to notice the difference in your energy bills pretty quickly.

Other benefits to vinyl include maintenance. You don’t have to worry about painting these, sanding them down, staining them, or regularly reapplying waterproofing to them. They resist rot and are of very little interest to insects. They’re very good at resisting moisture and humidity, and thus they look good for years without any need to do to them. Finally, these are also great for noise reduction.

Cons

These windows are affordable and offer many great benefits, but they might not be the right choice for your home. For one thing, the design and color choices can be a little limited compared to other options. Vinyl can’t be painted, either, so once you put it up, unlike a wood or fiberglass window, you’re stuck with whatever color you chose. You also have to be careful if you have windows that face the full afternoon sun with no tree shade, because vinyl can potentially warp when it’s in direct, prolonged sunlight for long enough. However, this is most common with the low-end vinyl windows. If you get a better quality one, it isn’t such an issue.

Another downside to a vinyl window is that they’re not easy to repair if the frame does get damaged. You’ll usually have to replace the entire frame. Finally, if you have a particularly high-end home, a vinyl window could detract from this. Depending on your neighborhood or the type of build you have, you won’t have the same curb appeal and resale value as you would with wood.

Contact EcoView Windows and Doors Today!

For help making the right choice for your home, contact us today at EcoView Windows & Doors, serving Mountain Brook AL. We have lots of options for vinyl, wood, fiberglass, and other types of windows and can help you make the right choice for your home.

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