Here five things to hunt for in a quality unit.
Vinyl windows look like wood.
Properly installed vinyl windows can deliver major energy savings and a look that s convincingly like wood.
Fibrex is a brand of composite material from andersen windows that is made from 40 percent wood fiber and 60 percent thermoplastic polymer.
Where andersen has innovated with vinyl is by using it as a protective cladding for its wood core windows.
If you love the look of wood but hate the inconvenience and cost choose a woodgrain interior for your windows.
Stanek windows offers four rich vinyl woodgrain interior finishes that present the look of real wood without all of the maintenance needed.
Composite window frames are made from a mixture of two or more materials like wood plastic metal and vinyl.
This combination of a weather resistant vinyl exterior the strength of a solid wood frame and the beauty of a wood interior performs well beyond what vinyl can achieve on its own.
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Real wood is beautiful but like most natural materials is easily affected by the elements and needs regular upkeep like sanding staining and sealing.
Not only are vinyl windows one of the most cost effective options but they are also virtually maintenance free so you get the most out of your long term investment.
You always have the option to customize your windows so you can create a look that s entirely your own.
Fibrex or composite vs vinyl wood.
Properly installed vinyl windows can deliver major energy savings and a look that s convincingly like wood.