If you are a homeowner thinking about replacing your windows, and if you have started to look into the replacement window project, you know it’s an investment. If you finally decide to go ahead and make that investment in your home, you want the new windows to last. How long do vinyl window replacements last? Let’s find out!
Replacement Window Quality
The first thing you want to ensure whenever you look at new windows is the quality of the replacement windows in question. Check into the window replacement company and also the manufacturer. If you know a few names of good manufacturers, look up their reviews online, talk with other homeowners who replaced their windows, and then find a window company that carries those brands. The manufacturers get to decide who represents their windows. When they choose a window installation company, you know they are a good window replacement professional to work with. You want nothing but quality on your replacement windows. You can tell quality through the ratings on the labels. Deciphering the labels also takes knowledge and research time, but you can also discuss the window ratings with the window installation company you have selected to expedite the process.
Replacement Window Materials
There are various window material options on the market, and choosing what will help determine how long the windows last. Wood windows, for example, can last for decades. However, only if you maintain them well. If you let the windows chip and peel, they could easily develop rot in the wood and deteriorate faster than they should. One way to avoid maintenance altogether is to get vinyl windows instead. Vinyl windows don’t have to be painted and take no maintenance. They resist water and mold, and you can expect them to last for decades without any work on your end. Modern vinyl windows installed by California Showcase Construction are extremely energy efficient and carry a double-lifetime warranty that transfers to the next homeowner in case you sell your house.
Replacement Windows Glass Package
The glass on the replacement windows will also help you analyze how long the windows will last. If you have old, single-pane glass windows in your home, you know they leak air, and it makes sense that they do. With just one pane of glass, it’s easy for leaks to start and then get worse. When you get new replacement windows, double pane windows are a must. That will help you insulate your home and combat air leaks that cause you to replace windows sooner.
High-performance Low-e coatings on the replacement windows help protect your home from the harmful UV rays. Moreover, they will assist your air conditioning and let it work less, saving you money on the electric bills and making your home more comfortable.
Replacement Windows Can Last a Lifetime!
On average, vinyl windows last between 20-40 years. To maximize their lifespan, learn how to read labels so you can tell how efficient windows are. Efficiency will hold up better over the long term when the windows are properly installed. Hire professionals for your window replacement job, and you can guarantee the windows will last longer and perform better at the same time.
When you get replacement windows, it makes sense that you don’t want to have to replace them again if you don’t have to. It’s a big investment, and you want it to last. Contact the professionals at California Showcase Construction, and we’ll make sure you get the right windows for your home that will last for many years into the future. Call us at (951) 682-0208 for a free estimate.
