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The 411 on Vinyl

By July 16, 2018No Comments

Vinyl windows have been making their way into Salt Lake City, Utah homes year after year. These windows are among the best windows on the market. They’re affordable, durable and look great in all different types of homes. Whether you live in a hi-ranch or colonial, or your home is more contemporary than modern, these windows will look great. It’s rare to find windows this versatile, but vinyl windows are really as good as they’re cracked up to be.

Vinyl windows are made up of components of polyvinyl chloride, a very strong and sturdy material. Polyvinyl chloride is often used in the manufacturing of plumbing pipes. Homeowners can trust vinyl windows to keep their home safe from many things such as inclement weather, high heat, debris, dirt and water. These windows will never swell, warp, twist or chip paint. While there are other windows on the market that will do this after years of usage, vinyl windows will not. They’re seemingly indestructible and can withstand quite a beating. These windows will also look like-new for years to come. Homeowners don’t have to worry about replacing windows right away due to wear and tear or the curbside appeal of their home. Vinyl windows are a wonderful and smart investment.

Some windows require maintenance throughout the years. However, these windows will not. Of course, upkeep on your windows is always important, but you’ll never have to devote weekends to cleaning and maintaining your windows. In fact, vinyl windows will never require you to do anything more than clean them with soap and water. Homeowners will never have to repaint, reseal, refurbish or sand their vinyl windows.  These windows are maintenance free and will look amazing in your home. Not to mention they’ll bring up the resale value of your home and boost up the curbside appeal.

These windows also come with great Energy Star ratings and other high-performance ratings. Vinyl windows generally have higher ratings and perform stellar, more so than other windows on the market. They’re also extremely affordable. Compared to the prices of other windows, vinyl windows are among the most affordable choices.

Depending on the brand you choose and what type of window is installed in your home, vinyl windows will work hard to keep your energy usage to a minimum. These windows are energy efficient. While some homeowners might not care too much for energy efficiency, decreasing your energy usage will truly change your life. Energy efficient windows can save homeowners an average of 15% on energy bills per year. That adds up and can go straight back into your pocket or can be used on groceries or excursions for vacations.

At Homestar Windows & Doors, we offer free estimates, so our potential clients can get an idea of the installation process, pricing and what we have to offer without paying a cent. We love helping Salt Lake City, Utah homeowners find the perfect windows whether they be garden, bay or vinyl windows Salt Lake City, UT. Call us today at (801) 770-4703. You can also come down and visit our showroom located at 12278 S Lone Peak Pkwy Ste 102, Draper, UT 84020, Monday through Friday, 8am – 6pm, and Saturday 10am – 2pm.

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