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FHIwindows · Last edited by FHIwindows on Sun Oct 21, 2007 6:51 pm; edited 3 times in total

Which is better, wood or vinyl windows? I often get asked this question by clients that are shopping for windows. Most people only want to purchase windows once in their life.

Wood windows can swell as they absorb moisture from the air and condensation from the glass. Since wood can hold this moisture for long periods of time it can lead to mold and mildew issues. If enough moisture is present it will absorb into the surrounding walls and cause a nightmare.

The expanding and contraction of wood windows can also make the windows hard to open during some seasons. If a window is too hard to open it can create a safety hazard because it is an un-safe egress in the event of a fire. On the flip side when the wood gets dry and contracts, you are left with larger gaps around the window. These gaps allow the cold air to enter your home. The cold air makes your furnace come on and opens your wallet up so you can pay the high heating bills.

So far we know that:

Lets add to list list a little. Wood windows require painting and staining every few years. I can't think of many people who enjoy getting up on a ladder to scrap and paint their windows. Most wood windows do not tilt in for easy cleaning so they are left dirty or you will have more trips up and down the ladder to clean them.

How about adding some storm windows on the outside of the wood windows so they can protect your windows and you can paint less often? While this might sound like a good idea this actually creates more problems. Storm windows add another set of windows that you will need to clean. Storm windows collect condensation and if the moisture can not drain it will rot your wood window frame. If the storm window is able to drain then cold air can blow in the drain holes.

Just when wood windows sounded like a problem the thought of added storm windows made the problem even worst. Plus who wants to buy two sets of windows? Who wants two sets of problems and issues?

THE SOLUTION

Good vinyl windows (UPVC) not the cheap plastic ones can solve your problems without creating new ones. Vinyl windows do not absorb water nor do they hold water thus no issues with mold or mildew. Vinyl windows do not swell or shrink like wood windows. They always have good contact with the weather stripping and keep the bad weather outside.

Cleaning vinyl windows is easy since they tilt in for easy cleaning. No more getting on a ladder to clean or paint! Vinyl replacement windows can be ordered with a wood grain finish on the inside if you still want the look of wood.

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Jeannie · Joined: 27 Oct 2007 Posts: 82

Very interesting to know. What is it that keeps the moisture out of them? I am curious to know more about how they are made and how they can help to be more energy efficient.

Mark456 · Joined: 27 Nov 2010 Posts: 10 Location: United States

hello

wood windows like Anderson, Pella or Marvin windows to name a few are new construction windows and are installed from the inside of the house. Vinyl windows are the one's you hear about all the time on the commercials. Vinyl is a very good insulator and usually contains an insulating gas such as argon or krypton. Vinyl windows are easily installed and also beautiful on the inside and outside of the home.

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