Vinyl windows are made largely of high quality extruded polyvinyl chloride pvc some metal and other types of plastics are used for the sash mechanism.
Wooden or vinyl windows.
Where andersen has innovated with vinyl is by using it as a protective cladding for its wood core windows.
Additionally vinyl windows require no maintenance because they never need painting or scraping.
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.
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.
The long term savings from replacing old windows with new vinyl windows are considerable and make vinyl windows worth the cost.
30 bay 45 bay.
Exteriors are wood covered with extruded aluminum pvc or fiberglass.
Available with double hung windows in the following styles.
Vinyl windows are a popular choice among home owners looking for an inexpensive alternative to other more expensive materials like solid wood and fiberglass windows without compromising on quality.
This makes vinyl clad wood windows a more attractive option than wood windows because there s less maintenance on the outside of the window.
The base of the window frame is made of wood and vinyl is wrapped around the exterior of the window.
Available with casement windows in the following styles.
30 bay 45 bay and 90 box bay.
Wood protected by vinyl or fibrex composite exterior.