Why Chose To No To Plastic Windows And Rebuild Your Original Historic Wooden Windows
February 8, 2010 | Leave a Comment
You may get an anonymous phone call telling you all the advantages of replacing your old wooden windows with the newer vinyl ones. Before you buy into that sales call, consider these reasons to say no to plastic windows and restore your original historic wooden windows.
When those wooden windows were built, it was planned that they would last the lifetime of your home. If they are kept painted so they do not rot, many of those old wooden windows have been known to last for two centuries or longer. The wooden pieces are all made in such a way that they can easily be taken apart so that any rotten wood can be replaced. Finding replacement parts can be difficult, but any good cabinet shop should be able to replicate the part needing to be replaced.
In contrast, plastic windows only have a lifespan of twenty years before then need to be replaced. The chemicals that are in the plastic that keep it from getting brittle will evaporate from the material over time and parts of the window will begin to break.
You often hear of all the advantages of double glazed windows made of vinyl for the winter months, however a quality wood window with a storm window in place has been shown to provide better insulation qualities than any double glazed window.
A storm window does not have the problems cause by leaking gaskets of double glazed windows. You will not have windows that are permanently fogged due to this problem. Storm windows can be removed and windows can be cleaned inside and out.
The greatest advantage of the wood windows is their looks. A plastic window with plastic bars attached over the glass does not replicate the authentic look of a wooden window.
Restoring the historic wooden windows can improve the looks of your home but will also keep its value high for many years. Windows that have been restored properly can easily last for another hundred years.
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