For many Connecticut homeowners, protecting the environment is a top priority. They choose products based on their energy efficiency and impact on the environment. If you’re thinking about replacing your home’s windows and you want to choose products that will have a limited effect on the environment, vinyl windows are a better option than windows made with other materials.
Vinyl Windows Can Make Your Home More Energy Efficient
If your current windows have drafts and you’re tired of paying high utility bills, vinyl windows are an excellent choice. They can be constructed with two or three layers of glass, and the glass can be covered with a low-E coating to help maintain a consistent indoor temperature.
Vinyl replacement windows can reduce heat transfer and the demand placed on your home’s HVAC system. They can keep cold air out and warm air in during the winter, which can lower your heating bills. During the summer, vinyl windows can keep hot outside air from seeping into your home and keep air-conditioned air indoors. That means your AC won’t have to work so hard to keep the house cool, and you will be able to enjoy lower summer utility bills.
Making your home more energy-efficient won’t just lower your heating and cooling costs. Using less energy means you will reduce your family’s carbon footprint and have less of an impact on the environment.
Vinyl Is Sustainable and Recyclable
The process that’s used to manufacture vinyl requires less petroleum and less energy than the methods used to produce some other common forms of plastic. Vinyl windows don’t need to be replaced for a significant amount of time – often decades. When the time does finally come when you need to install new windows, you will be able to recycle the old ones.
Vinyl Windows Require Minimal Maintenance
One of the things that make vinyl windows appealing to many homeowners is the fact that they’re easy to maintain. Vinyl replacement windows are designed and manufactured in a way that minimizes cracking, peeling, and warping and makes the windows long-lasting.
Unlike windows with wood frames, vinyl windows don’t require scraping and painting. They can be cleaned with soap and water, rather than harsh cleaning chemicals. That means that the work required to maintain vinyl windows will have less of an environmental impact than that required to care for other types of windows.
Get an Estimate for Vinyl Replacement Windows
If your windows are worn out and you’re concerned about the environment, replacing your current windows with vinyl ones can save you money and help you protect the planet.
Aladdin has installed vinyl windows for homeowners across Connecticut. Our customers have been impressed by the performance of the windows and the drop in their utility bills. They have also been pleased to know that their new windows are helping them limit their environmental impact.