Practical Tips to Choose the Utopian Window Material

Choosing the right material is key to ensure the high performance of your replacement windows. Wood may be the traditional favorite, but it’s far from perfect. Fortunately, you have many of 21st-century options at your disposal; you just need to know how to size them up properly.

How do you pick the best material for your window replacement? BEE Window® shares sound pieces of advice:

Invest in an Excellent Insulator

Apart from the glass technology, the frame helps define the insulating power of windows. Windows have high glass-to-frame ratios, increasing the need to find a thermal-resistant material for maximum energy efficiency.

Wood is an exceptional insulator, but considering its many bad qualities, like vulnerability to moisture. It’s wise to choose an alternative that’s on par with its energy performance but doesn’t share wood’s undesirable traits.

As far as energy efficiency is concerned, two of the top materials for replacement windows today are vinyl and fiberglass. Either option is a poor conductor of energy, reducing heat transfer significantly.

Think Long-Term

Putting your money on a window material that stands up to the elements pays dividends. Windows don’t live forever, but you want them to last for as long as possible.

Unlike wood, vinyl repels moisture. On the other hand, fiberglass, especially Infinity®’s Ultrex®, is incredibly strong. It expands and contracts little with extreme temperature changes, allowing it to stay airtight and prevent leaks for a long period.

Put a Premium on Maintenance

High window maintenance doesn’t only spell stress but also periodic expenses. In many cases, wood needs routine painting to protect itself from structural and cosmetic problems. As a result, its life-cycle costs could reach thousands of dollars over the years.

The same can’t be said about vinyl and fiberglass. Any window company would say that both materials could retain their original, beautiful finishes throughout their service lives. They only need basic cleaning to preserve their pristine condition.

As the premier source of vinyl and fiberglass windows in Indiana, BEE Window offers nothing but practical solutions in Fort Wayne, IN. To talk about your window replacement project, call us now at (317) 283-8522 to schedule your appointment at your convenience.