Drafty Windows? A New Windows Installation in Swansea Will Stop Drafts

by | Dec 30, 2013 | Uncategorized

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When people walk past a window and feel a cool breeze in the winter, it’s definitely time to start thinking about a window installation in Swansea. Older window frames were made from wood. This material easily absorbs water. Therefore window frames expand in the winter when the water freezes and then get smaller when it warms up. All that movement weakens the connection between the house frame and the window frame. That why windows get drafty as they age. Newer windows will maintain the seal longer, if they aren’t made from wood. While wood is still certainly available, contractors install more vinyl wood frames than any other kind.

Not only does vinyl resist moisture, it is many times stronger. Therefore vinyl window frames are much smaller and the area of glass is much larger. People enjoy the expansive views that vinyl window frames provide. They also enjoy them because they are low maintenance. The paint color is permeates the layers of vinyl and the window frame never needs to be repainted. It’s easy to match the window frame color to the house color and trim, because so many colors are available. People who own older and more traditional homes can buy combination windows. They are vinyl on the outside and wood on the inside. Homeowners can then paint or stain them to match their interior.

A new windows installation in Swansea by Credible Exteriors also makes it easier to clean windows. While it was necessary to climb a tall ladder to clean the exeterior of older windows, now a person just as to tilt them for access to the outside area. In addition to the tilt windows, there are windows that swing in and out as well. Vinyl windows are also available in a bay window or garden style.

Energy-efficient windows also have more than one pane of glass. These panes are separated by either a layer of air or safe gas. The gas is a better insulator than air. Not only will it maintain the house temperature better, it will keep the house much quieter. Perfect for a neighborhood filled with dogs or kids playing outside.