Wood Frame Vinyl Windows

Vinyl windows aren t as durable as wood windows but they can last over 20 years.

Wood frame vinyl windows.

A vinyl clad wood window is comprised of both vinyl and wood. Fibrex is a brand of composite material from andersen windows that is made from 40 percent wood fiber and 60 percent thermoplastic polymer. Wood protected by vinyl or fibrex composite exterior. Where andersen has innovated with vinyl is by using it as a protective cladding for its wood core windows.

These window frames are made of solid wood with the exterior covered in aluminum or vinyl to protect the wood from the elements and reduce maintenance because they will not need to be repainted. Wood wood windows include a frame and a sash that are made of solid wood. Wood windows with aluminum cladding never need painting. Our unique vinyl formula is performance tested for excellent weathering color retention and durability.

Fiberglass fiberglass windows include a frame and sash made from a patented five layer fiberglass material. 30 bay 45 bay and 90 box bay. Cold air will pass through hollow spaces. Vinyl is a poor conductor of heat and cold a good thing.

This makes vinyl clad wood windows a more attractive option than wood windows because there s less maintenance on the outside of the window. The base of the window frame is made of wood and vinyl is wrapped around the exterior of the window. Also known as frame in frame replacement or a pocket window it s an option when your existing wood or aluminum window frames are structurally sound and you want to preserve existing interior and exterior trim. Find a vinyl window that complements your home.

This combination of a weather resistant vinyl exterior the strength of a solid wood frame and the beauty of a wood interior performs well beyond what vinyl can achieve on its own. 30 bay 45 bay. When it s cold outside try this feel the frame of a wood window. Vinyl in vinyl windows interior and exterior frame and sash surfaces are extruded rigid pvc.

Additionally vinyl windows require no maintenance because they never need painting or scraping. Available with double hung windows in the following styles. Vinyl windows from pella are easy to care for affordable and provide exceptional energy efficiency. When you choose insert window replacement new windows are installed within the existing window frame.

However vinyl window frames are often hollow.