Top Quality Vinyl Windows Fort Worth TX

What Makes An Ultra-Premium Vinyl Windows?

Let Jeff Ludy, founder of The Window Experts explain it!

Why Vinyl Windows?

Vinyl is a non-conductive material. This property makes it ideal for insulating against conductive heat. Conduction is the transfer of heat from one surface to the other. Think about why you need a hot pad or oven mitt when you remove a cast iron skillet from the stove. Heat from the burner transfers directly up the skillet to the handle.

With windows, the concern is when the external frame get hot from our intense Texas sunshine. You don’t want ANY of that heat to transfer to the internal frame surface. If it does, the heat from the frame will radiate into your home.

Vinyl frames handle this by incorporating multiple chambers inside the frame structure. In addition, ultra-premium manufacturers, like Anlin Windows and Doors, include additional insulation inside the frame’s chambers with high density foam.

All vinyl is not created equal. The thickness of the vinyl and the ingredients used in the vinyl formula is what makes the difference. Not just vinyl, not just premium, but Ultra Premium!

Okay But, Windows Are Not Just Frames! What About The Glass?

All windows need glass! Glass can be single pane, double pane, or triple pane. Single pane is totally inefficient and it may even be why you’re in the market for replacement windows.

All windows used to be single pane glass. Single pane offers no protection against heat gain from infrared heat nor does it protect your furnishings from ultraviolet light. In order to get these protections you need at least 2 panes of glass.

The glass in modern windows is constructed in a sealed unit called an insulated glass unit (IGU). To make an IGU, companies take 2 sheets of glass (minimum) and sandwich them together with a non-conductive spacer. Foam, rubber, and composites are the most popular form of spacer. Sometimes referred to as the “super spacer”.

If double pane is good, then triple pane must be better, right? Not always. Yes, triple pane does offer a marginal increase in protection from heat gain but, what they are really made for is for cold climates. Triple pane offers superior insulation against heat loss in extremely cold climates. Not really a benefit in Texas. They are also heavier and cost a lot more!

The spacer keeps the exterior glass surface heat from transferring to the interior glass. The Low-E coatings reflect the sun’s infrared heat and ultraviolet light away from your home. Double pane windows insulate your home similar to the R19 rating insulation in your walls and attic. If you add argon gas within the space between the glass, you gain additional insulation.

Aren’t All Vinyl Windows Double Hung? What Other Styles Are There?

A lot of other manufacturers and vendors advertise “vinyl double hung windows”. But the reality is, vinyl windows are available in all styles of windows.

• Single and Double Hung
• Sliding Windows
• Casement Windows
• Picture Windows
• Architectural Shapes (round, octagon, etc.)

Not Just One Brand Offered Here At The Window Experts!

Some window companies only sell one brand of windows. At The Window Experts, we offer over a dozen different brands. This is important so you can get exactly the frame profile, feature set, color, hardware choices, and quality of build you’re looking for.

It’s easy to get started! Complete one of our request forms or give us a call. You’ll get personal attention without a high-pressure sales pitch. We’ll help you make the right choice for your home and leave the decision to you. Once you compare us to the other companies, we hope you agree that we are The Window Experts!