If you have an older home, chances are you have wood windows installed. While they are beautiful and lovely (at least they were when they were new), it can be a hassle to get new windows that are also made of wood. Wood is beautiful, yes, but it can cause a lot of issues over time. Here are a few reasons to do away with wood windows and go with something more advanced, like vinyl windows, for your Frisco, TX home.
Reason 1: You’ll Pay More for Wood
The reality is that wood is a limited resource and it’s in high demand for a number of different areas, just in the construction world alone. While wood windows are cheaper than some, they can never beat vinyl windows in price. If you are looking to keep to a budget when replacing windows, vinyl windows are always the best option.
Reason 2: Wood Requires Maintenance
If you leave a piece of wood outside, it will rot away over time because of the sun, rain, and other elements. It can also warp, splinter, and crack. To prevent that from happening to your windows, you have to maintain and repair them every year or so. That maintenance (including painting, scraping, and staining) not only takes time, but also costs you extra money.
Reason 3: Wood Burns Fast
When you have a bonfire, you use wood. It’s meant to burn, right? So when you have wood windows, they can burn as well, sometimes very rapidly. Sure, vinyl windows can burn as well, but they are very fire resistant and only burn after being exposed to very high temperatures for a long period of time.
Reason 4: Wood Adds Value, But Lessens Appeal
Sure, wood is beautiful and it is valuable as well, even on windows. However, when potential buyers see wood windows, they see dollar signs. They know that the windows are going to need upkeep and they know that they won’t last as long as vinyl windows. They are less likely to offer you a higher price for your home if you have wood windows because of that knowledge.
If you have decided that, while your current wood windows are lovely, you are ready to make a change in the replacement process, Southwest Door & Window is here to help. We have all the knowledge you need about vinyl windows and we are happy to share our professional expertise with you. Give us a call at 214-341-2212 for a free consultation or in-home estimate. We’re here to be by your side and answer all the questions you have about Frisco, TX vinyl windows from the beginning of your project all the way to the end. Even if you know you want vinyl windows, there are other decisions to make and we’re here to lay them out for you so you can make informed decisions based on the options. Come visit us in person at 10255 Miller Rd Dallas, TX 75238!