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Should I choose vinyl or non-vinyl replacement windows?
I need advice on whether to buy vinyl replacement windows for my home. I am finding mixed information on the Web. I know that vinyl windows can be very energy efficient, but I am concerned about dioxin and other toxins linked to vinyl. I just got an estimate today, and the non-vinyl windows (fiberglass) are nearly twice as expensive as the vinyl ones. Can you help me decide?
Public Comments
- We had vinyl put in when we replaced our old aluminum windows.
For the first few years they were fine but after six years or so they started to look bad and some splits developed.
Our lifetime warranty is useless because the company is out of business.
As a result I am looking for an alternative to vinyl to replace these with.
- Go with a brand name such as Pe_ _ _ or Ander_ _ _, they can make a replacement window fit right into your existing window opening. There are thousands of vinyl window manufacturing companies, but a lifetime warranty from a company that goes out of business is not much good.
Vinyl in direct sunlight expands a lot. Some people don't like the look of vinyl on the inside, they prefer wood.
Good Luck
