When the time comes to replace some windows in your home, what will you buy and install? You can get wood windows, steel windows, fiberglass windows, vinyl windows, composite windows, and other types. While wood windows used to lead the pack, vinyl windows are now the most popular type as far as consumers spending goes. Might your next Riverside, CA replacement windows be vinyl? Here are the pros and cons of vinyl windows.
PRO: Energy Efficient—Vinyl windows are renowned for their energy efficiency. In order to get the best energy efficiency possible, look for the Energy Star label, ensure that it has low-E glass, and ensure that there is inert gas like argon or krypton between the panes of glass. Windows that are energy efficient will end up saving you money any time of the year, and the interior of your home will be comfortable. And the savings will ultimately give you a return on your investment even as you reduce energy consumption and benefit the environment.
CON: Style Preferences—Although vinyl is now more popular than wood, some people love the look of natural wood — and who can blame them? If you prefer the traditional look, feel, and smell of wood frames, then you might not want vinyl windows. Yes, vinyl windows can be manufactured to look an awful lot like wood windows. But, alas, you might not want vinyl that looks like wood when you can simply go with the real deal. It’s also not that easy to paint vinyl windows, while it’s pretty easy to paint wood windows if you should ever desire to do so.
PRO: Cost-Effective—One of the reasons vinyl windows are so popular is that they are reasonably priced. In fact, they’re the most cost-effective types of windows that you can find these days. When you consider that vinyl windows require very little maintenance, are durable and resistant to warping, are energy efficient, and are reasonably priced, you can understand why consumers tend to flock towards vinyl windows.
CON: Fewer Color Options—You won’t have a lack of choices when it comes to wood windows, steel windows, and many other types of windows. But the color options for vinyl windows sometimes leave a lot to be desired. Sure, some manufacturers have more color options than others. But you’ll generally have fewer color choices if you go with vinyl windows.
Are you interested in learning more about replacement windows in Riverside, CA? Contact us at Ameristar Windows for the help you need in choosing the right windows for your home. Call us at (951) 354-2711 or stop by our showroom at 3453 Chicago Ave Riverside, CA 92507. We are dedicated to helping our customers get the replacement windows they want. Let our professional sales associates answer your questions, guide you through the process, and help you choose the right windows for each room in your home. We make, install, and stand behind our products. We’re so confident in our value proposition, moreover, that we’ll meet or beat the prices of any legitimate competitors. Contact us today for the windows you need.
