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Vinyl vs. wood or aluminum

Vinyl is a better insulator than wood or aluminum. It doesn’t conduct heat or cold like aluminum – a major source of lost heating/cooling energy. And, it doesn’t swell and shrink like wood when temperatures change. It never needs painting and won’t show scratches, unlike aluminum or wood windows.

Today, over 75% of replacement windows are vinyl*. But just because a window is made of vinyl doesn’t mean it is a superior product. The design, engineering and manufacturing of the window all help distinguish a poor window from a superior window.

R-value

The thing to remember when considering an R-value is that the higher the R-value number is, the greater the insulation value. As with any measure of energy efficiency, it’s not so much what’s considered acceptable, as what is acceptable to you. Insulation in the sash and/or mainframe of a vinyl window can significantly up the R-value of a window frame. Check for the availability of this feature when assessing a window’s energy efficiency.

Glass is rated in R-values also – the same used to rate window frames. The type of glass, thickness, number of panes, distance between the panes, as well as, the manner in which panes are connected, all affect the R-value performance of the window.

What do you know about Windows by Bob?

At Built Right Renovations, Inc., we are an exclusive authorized Windows by Bob dealer of Long Island New York Metro Area.  Windows by Bob is an affiliation of manufacturers, local small business owners and installation experts that come to you under one umbrella to provide you with the peace of mind you get from a major national brand while still providing the craftsmanship and personal service of a locally owned company.

By working as a network we are able to beat the big box dealers' prices yet provide the same quality and service. This results in our ability to provide you, the customers, with superior product and service with a lower total investment. In other words, we offer local service with national savings.

1000 Series

• Maintenance-free vinyl, never needs painting
• Dual insulated glass for comfort & energy savings
• Warm-edge spacer for warmth & comfort
• Limited lifetime warranty for peace-of-mind

2000 Series

• Maintenance-free vinyl, never needs painting
• Dual insulated glass for comfort & energy savings
• Warm-edge spacer for warmth & comfort
• Bob's E-Value Glass Pack - a guaranteed 25% energy savings
• Sparkle Glass for glass that is easier to clean and see through
• Limited lifetime warranty for peace-of-mind

3000 Series

• Maintenance-free vinyl, never needs painting
• Dual insulated glass for comfort & energy savings
• Warm-edge spacer for warmth & comfort
• Bob's E-Value Glass Pack - a guaranteed 35% energy savings
• Choose from an endless rainbow of exterior colors
• Wood grain interiors available
• Sparkle Glass for glass that is easier to clean and see through
• Limited lifetime warranty for peace-of-mind

 

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