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Types of Materials Used in Seattle Replacement Windows
Window frames are available in a variety of materials for your Seattle home, including aluminum, wood, vinyl, and fiberglass. These Frames may be primarily composed of one material, or they may be a combination of different materials such as wood and vinyl. Each frame material has its advantages and disadvantages.
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Aluminum Replacement Windows - Aluminum windows are rarely used for residential purposes in Tacoma anymore but are common in commercial applications. The reason for that is builders are willing to give up heat loss/ gain ramifications for the strength that is needed for large openings. { More } |
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Vinyl Replacement Windows - Vinyl windows represent the largest portion of market share in the replacement window industry. There is a variety of reasons for this all of them contributing to make vinyl the preferred material for windows. Vinyl is a material that can be extruded which is an important attribute. { More } |
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Wood Replacement Windows - Replacement windows made of wood are a very popular choice of material. However, most of the wood windows sold, for replacement purposes, are actually, clad windows. What this means is the window has been covered, on the exterior only, with a material that is usually either vinyl or aluminum. { More } |
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Fiberglass Replacement Windows - Fiberglass windows are gaining market share and becoming more accepted by the buying public. Initial concerns over strength, resistance to extreme temperatures, and frame construction have gradually been overcome. { More } |
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Fibrex Replacement Windows - Fibrex windows are a unique product that is made by Andersen Corporation. Basically it is a composite material that is made of wood fibers mixed with copolymers or epoxy resins. { More } |