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FHIwindows
Joined: 03 Sep 2007
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Location: Massachusetts & Rhode Island
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 Posted: Fri Sep 07, 2007 5:43 pm Post subject: Wood Or Vinyl Replacement Windows? |
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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:
Sticky wood window are unsafe.
Dry wood windows have big gaps and let the cold in.
Mold and mildew can grow on wood windows. Not only is mold and mildew nasty, it can make people sick.
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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WFConstructionPro
Joined: 04 Sep 2007
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Location: Aberdeen, North Carolina
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| Posted: Fri Sep 07, 2007 7:22 pm Post subject: Great Article Material |
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| I like the article, did you submit it to any article publishing companies or to your account administrator at WebFirstCreations? If so, let me know and I'll make sure to push it through for distribution on our article publishing network. |
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FHIwindows
Joined: 03 Sep 2007
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Location: Massachusetts & Rhode Island
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| Posted: Sat Sep 08, 2007 2:08 am Post subject: Re: Great Article Material |
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| WFConstructionPro wrote: | | I like the article, did you submit it to any article publishing companies or to your account administrator at WebFirstCreations? If so, let me know and I'll make sure to push it through for distribution on our article publishing network. |
Thanks. I thought of the subject while driving home today and sort of typed it in a hurry. I have a hard time proof reading my own work so I need to have it proof read before I release it. I was going to ask Mike if I should publish it at Ezine or use it with the blog program.
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WFConstructionPro
Joined: 04 Sep 2007
Posts: 107
Location: Aberdeen, North Carolina
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| Posted: Mon Sep 10, 2007 8:23 pm Post subject: Re: Great Article Material |
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| FHIwindows wrote: | | I was going to ask Mike if I should publish it at Ezine or use it with the blog program. |
You should use this article for blog posts and other types of short to medium content related posts. A good article written for distibution through our network of publishers requires a minimum of 700 words and the article above is only 510 words.
Most publishers have strict rules for word count and it is a known fact that a web page and especially articles, should have around 700 - 900 words to rank well. This is even more important for a page that will not have very many if any long term inbound links, like most articles. |
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FHIwindows
Joined: 03 Sep 2007
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Location: Massachusetts & Rhode Island
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| Posted: Mon Sep 10, 2007 10:12 pm Post subject: Re: Great Article Material |
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| WFConstructionPro wrote: | | FHIwindows wrote: | | I was going to ask Mike if I should publish it at Ezine or use it with the blog program. |
You should use this article for blog posts and other types of short to medium content related posts. A good article written for distibution through our network of publishers requires a minimum of 700 words and the article above is only 510 words.
Most publishers have strict rules for word count and it is a known fact that a web page and especially articles, should have around 700 - 900 words to rank well. This is even more important for a page that will not have very many if any long term inbound links, like most articles. |
704, I tried for 701 and ended up with a few extra.
Wood Windows Or Vinyl Replacement Windows?
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:
Sticky wood window are unsafe.
Dry wood windows have big gaps and let the cold in.
Mold and mildew can grow on wood windows. Not only is mold and mildew nasty, it can make people sick.
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. This wood finish is available with a real wood veneer or as a “foil”. The foil is a coating that has either a oak or pine finish, you can paint it or stain it with a gel stain. The foil is a popular finish since it gives you the great look of oak or pine but does not have any of the bad characteristics of wood.
For people who don’t like the white look on the exterior of their homes, new replacement windows are available in different exterior colors. These colors include beige and Safari brown which is a dark brown, almost black. With all of the options that are available there is a perfect replacement window for every home.
Glass options can make your new replacement windows as attractive as your budget and imagination allows. You can order frosted glass, beveled glass, stained glass, glass with shapes that will reflect the sunlight like a prism into your home. Glass choices are often compared to flavors at an ice cream store, so many choices and people end up picking vanilla, or with windows they pick the clear glass.
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Jeannie
Joined: 27 Oct 2007
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| 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. |
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