Wood Frame Vinyl Windows
Additionally vinyl windows require no maintenance because they never need painting or scraping.
Wood frame vinyl windows. 30 bay 45 bay. Our unique vinyl formula is performance tested for excellent weathering color retention and durability. Wood windows with aluminum cladding never need painting. When you choose insert window replacement new windows are installed within the existing window frame.
Fibrex is a brand of composite material from andersen windows that is made from 40 percent wood fiber and 60 percent thermoplastic polymer. The base of the window frame is made of wood and vinyl is wrapped around the exterior of the window. Find a vinyl window that complements your home. However vinyl window frames are often hollow.
Fiberglass fiberglass windows include a frame and sash made from a patented five layer fiberglass material. Wood protected by vinyl or fibrex composite exterior. 30 bay 45 bay and 90 box bay. Composite window frames are made from a mixture of two or more materials like wood plastic metal and vinyl.
Also known as frame in frame replacement or a pocket window it s an option when your existing wood or aluminum window frames are structurally sound and you want to preserve existing interior and exterior trim. Where andersen has innovated with vinyl is by using it as a protective cladding for its wood core windows. Vinyl in vinyl windows interior and exterior frame and sash surfaces are extruded rigid pvc. Vinyl windows aren t as durable as wood windows but they can last over 20 years.
Available with double hung windows in the following styles. This makes vinyl clad wood windows a more attractive option than wood windows because there s less maintenance on the outside of the window. 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. Vinyl is a poor conductor of heat and cold a good thing.
Vinyl windows from pella are easy to care for affordable and provide exceptional energy efficiency. A quality vinyl window will also save you money on energy bills because the insulation in the frame of the window itself is energy efficient. Wood wood windows include a frame and a sash that are made of solid wood. Available with casement windows in the following styles.
Cold air will pass through hollow spaces.