The process of shopping for replacement windows can be confusing and time consuming. The good news is that the professionals from US Window and Door are available to provide you with all the information you need to make the right choice for your home. The most popular options that most homeowners choose are either fiberglass or vinyl windows. However, making this decision can be quite difficult, especially if you do not know anything about the options. Some of the most common questions regarding vinyl and Fiberglass Windows Replacement in San Diego, CA are answered here.
Do fiberglass or vinyl windows perform better?
You may think that this would be an easy question to answer, since the majority of your home is composed of fiberglass. It would just make sense to continue this with fiberglass windows replacement in San Diego, CA from US Windows and Doors. After all, fiberglass seems to be more energy efficient than vinyl, too. However, the fact is that the material of the frame is just a small consideration.
The vinyl window replacement options are extruded and have a number of chambers filled with air or some type of injected foam. This provides much more efficiency than the fiberglass counterpart. When you select a vinyl window replacement option that also has an Energy Star Qualified glass pack, you will have a much more energy-efficient replacement window than what the fiberglass frame offers.
What is the cost difference between fiberglass and vinyl replacement windows?
In most cases, fiberglass windows replacement in San Diego, CA will come with a higher price tag than the vinyl options. In fact, if you opt for fiberglass windows, you should expect to pay up to one-and-a-half times more than the cost of the vinyl equivalent. You will have to decide if the features offered by the fiberglass windows (construction, options and aesthetics) are enough for this higher price tag.
What option, vinyl or fiberglass, looks most like natural wood?
There are some vinyl window replacement options that have a look that is more synthetic, which can be undesirable for some homeowners. However, the fiberglass options offer a look that is much more natural and that may even be able to pass for wood. In most cases, you will simply be able to browse the options offered at US Window and Door to find the option that is most aesthetically appealing to you.
Keep in mind the style of your home when you are selecting your replacement windows, since you want to find something that will complement the exterior. For more information, you can contact the helpful and knowledgeable staff at US Window and Door.
