Choosing between the two styles for your home can boil down to several key factors.
Rosie Romero Special to the Arizona Daily Star Question: I need to replace a few windows. Can’t figure out whether I should go with vinyl or fiberglass. What is the difference?
Why do they cost less? It’s not just about the cost of the raw materials, it’s about the manufacturing process, too. Fiberglass windows are more laborious; hence, they cost more to manufacture. Longevity“If a homeowner intends to remain in their home for a long period of time, fiberglass is the better choice,” says Sucato. “It can last upwards of 50 years, compared to the 20 to 30 years you’ll get from a good quality vinyl window.”
It’s less likely to retain heat or conduct it through the frame to the inside of the home. According to The Spruce, it’s rated 15% higher than vinyl windows, when it comes to R-value, which is how well a window slows the rate of heat transfer. “I will say this about fiberglass windows in specialty shapes; when you can find the perfect size at the right price, a fiberglass specialty window is far stronger than a comparable vinyl window. Their structural strength is impressive. You’ll also appreciate that it has a thinner frame than the vinyl,” Sucato states. “This can be something to think about.”
This lack of thermal movement is the primary reason why a fiberglass window has such a long lifespan. Vinyl windows eventually lose their resiliency over time, becoming brittle, which leads to damage when the window expands or contracts. Fiberglass that’s 30, 40, or even 50 years old is just as strong as the day it was installed.
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