If you have decided that your home would benefit from replacement windows in Campbell, CA, you are going to have to figure out what you want for those new windows. Today, you get to customize every part of the windows, including the material you choose for the frame. There are lots of options for frame materials, colors, hardware, glass packs, and everything in between. In order to end up with just the right windows for your home, comparing options to each other can help you line things up just right. Here are some things to compare where the frame materials are concerned.
Insulating Qualities
You are going to want a material that insulates your home well so you can have the energy efficiency you want and need in your house. All of the materials available will likely do a better job at insulation than your current windows since they are old and are leaking air and might have other issues. Wood is a naturally insulating material, for example. Research shows that it will insulate 400 times better than steel and 1800 times better than aluminum. It is matched, however, if not exceeded by vinyl materials. Vinyl can insulate the same, if not better, and has other benefits as well.
Long-Lasting Options
Most windows are built to last and you will want to compare how long the materials last so you can get the best deal for your home. It’s best to get a window that will be on your home for decades because it’s quite an investment. Wood, on trees, lasts for centuries and wood windows, when properly cared for, can last for decades, if not longer. Vinyl windows are also built to last and can hold up well for decades, even without maintenance.
Maintenance Issues
Different materials require different levels of maintenance. You might want to get something low in maintenance if you don’t like extra chores around the house. Wood windows take regular painting and upkeep, but they also hold up well against the elements when they are cared for nicely. Vinyl, steel, and aluminum windows don’t take any maintenance requirements. Once they are installed, you leave them alone and they do their job well.
Overall Costs
Steel and aluminum windows are going to come in the highest where costs are concerned, followed by wood windows. Vinyl windows cost the least, but they also are not to be considered ‘cheap.’ They are high quality windows that can do well on your house, if not better, than other materials.
Don’t decide on the material details for your replacement windows in Campbell, CA without looking into the pros, cons, and other details of each option. The professionals at The Screen Shop are here to help you with that decision and every other choice you have to make. Give us a call for a free consultation and we will help you with the options from there. We want your home to end up everything you want it to be once the new windows are installed and ready for use.