Many contractors are advertising and recommending Vinyl windows. Before you make a decision to replace your windows you should consider a few facts:
- Vinyl windows are not the best protection in high windstorms. The typical vinyl window can only withstand 100-120 mph winds, thermally broken windows will withstand 150-175 mph winds.
- Typical tested samples for vinyl windows are only 6"x60",thermally broken alminum windows are tested using 42"x90" sample that still mantains more structual strength then vinyl frames.
- Thermally broken aluminum windows maintain lower water and air infiltraion and 3 to 4 times greater structual strength in all sizes and applications.
- Both thermally broken aluminum and vinyl framed windows offer a Lifetime Warranty.
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