Q: What
styles of Vinyl Windows are available? |
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A: Vinyl
Windows are available in Double Hung, Single Hung, Casement,
and Fixed or Picture Windows, Single and
Double Horizontal Sliders, Bay Windows and
Bow Windows, Awning Windows.
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Q: What glazing options are available with Vinyl windows? |
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A: Vinyl Windows are available with single glazing, and double
and triple insulating glass. There are other options, for example,
Frosted, Low E, and tempered. |
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Q: Will Vinyl Windows affect the appearance of my home? |
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A: Vinyl Windows enhance any home.
Most important, Vinyl windows maintain their beauty for years
and the least amount of cleaning and care. |
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Q: What
advantages do vinyl windows have on windows fabricated from
other materials? |
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A: Unlike
many materials, vinyl does not shrink or swell when exposed to
extreme moisture conditions. Vinyl has basically high insulating
qualities when compared to other windows; they do not pit, rust
or corrode. Vinyl Windows never need painting and easily cleaned
with a damp cloth and mild detergent. It is also comfortable
to the touch in either below zero weather or very tropical weather
conditions. |
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Q: How do vinyl
windows compare with windows made of other materials from an
operating perspective? |
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A: Vinyl's
self lubricating properties enhance its ability to slide. Also,
vinyl does not twist, warp or distort its shape, so it remains
trouble-free to operate. |
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Q: If I
was remodelling my home, can I purchase Vinyl Windows to fit
my existing openings without modifications or additional cost? |
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A: Definitely, Vinyl window manufacturers
fabricate windows to the exact opening dimensions ordered by
you the customer and your contractor. |
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Q: Is it possible
for me to install my own windows? |
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A: Yes,
to install a vinyl window is no more difficult than to install
any other kind of fabricated window. If you are capable of installing
a window of some other material you can install a vinyl window. |
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Q: Is there a lot
of maintenance to my vinyl windows? |
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A: First
of all, your windows will never have to be painted, if they become
dirty or if they are subject to stubborn grime because of where
you five, a mild non-abrasive detergent solution will clean your
vinyl. Normally, all that is required for thorough cleaning is
a damp cloth. In fact, you can do it from inside your home. |
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Q: Aren't all window
manufacturers essentially the same? |
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A: Many
companies buy their windows and glass from various outside sources.
At Vinyl Tech Windows, we manufacture all our vinyl windows and
manufacture all our own thermal units. |
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Q: What is more
important in saving energy, the frame or the glass? |
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A: Since
70% of a window is glass, real heating and cooling savings
come from what is known as "improved glass performance," not
a high R-value on the frame. Vinyl Tech Windows uses the latest
technology, known as a warm edge spacer system. This spacer
system helps to improve the performance and the longevity of
the insulated glass unit, and is standard on all our windows. |
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Q: What is a Replacement
Window? |
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A: A replacement window is simply
a window that is custom built to fit the opening of an existing
window. It is built to fit precisely and can be Installed without
disturbing the interior and exterior areas around the window. |
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Q: What is Argon
gas and why is it sometimes used with Low E glass? |
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A: Argon is a safe odourless, colourless,
non toxic non flammable insert that is commonly used in place
of air between the glass panes of and insulated Low E glass thermal
unit. Argon's beat conductivity is lower than air, also is it
a better insulator and contributes to a lower U Factor. Argon
is not an effective solar performer by itself, which is why it
Is only used on combination with Low E insulated glass. |
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A: The
U factor or value is the measure of a window's thermal efficiency,
based on Its resistance to the follow of energy. The lower the
U value, the more thermally efficient the window is. |
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Q: Why do I see
condensation on the glass in my window? |
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A: Condensation
is actually the result of high humidity levels in your home.
It generally appears as moisture or ice on tile inside glass
on your window. The problem is more common on the glass of your
windows because the surface condenses more visibly
This means that the glass has the lowest temperature of any
visible surface in your home. If moisture is visible here,
it could be happening elsewhere as well. Problems such as peeling
paint, rotting wood, mildew or moisture spots are typical symptoms
of condensation.
Interior condensation is more likely in the winter months.
This happens when moisture in the air contacts a surface with
a temperature lower than the dew Point.
Windows do not cause condensation. Moisture on windows is
an indicator of too much humidity in your home, You detect
moisture on windows first because their surface, temperature
is lower than other noticeable surfaces in your home.
Newer homes are manufactured more air tight. This leaves the
moisture trapped in the home. This means that newer homes leave
no outlet for the humidity to escape unless measures have been
taken to vent the moisture during construction.
Your condensation problem may be only a temporary situation.
When a new home is built, moisture is released from the building
materials such as wood or plaster. During the winter months,
the moisture will be released into -yourhorne. This situation
usually occurs only during the initial heating season.
You may also see condensation during the initial heating months
of the winter. This is humidity stored on your home. This should
gradually leave during the season.
A rapid change in the temperature over a short period of time
during the winter will also cause condensation to be apparent. |
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