Here are the top reasons why vinyl is the best replacement windows for the money you can buy when updating your old windows:
Low Maintenance
One of vinyl’s biggest advantages is requiring virtually zero maintenance over its multi-decade lifespan. While other materials demand consistent upkeep, vinyl needs only an occasional cleaning to stay looking great.
Vinyl will never rot, peel, crack, split or corrode like wood can if even slightly neglected with painting. And unlike aluminum, vinyl doesn’t dent or corrode on coastal properties dealing with salty air and storms either.
With sealed thermal-welded joints too, no caulk ever needs reapplying at sashes and frames to prevent drafts. Overall, you essentially install vinyl windows and forget them – all that money goes to enjoying the view!
That ongoing cost of zero equates to massive savings over time versus repainting wood every 5 years or addressing common wood window issues as they arise. With vinyl, you aren’t throwing money out the window maintaining them.
So no repainting, recaulking, putty touchups, sanding, staining or other recurring expenses are needed. And better resale value results from low-fuss windows always looking their best too.
Energy Efficiency
Most premium vinyl windows today rival even the highest rated wood options with advanced double or triple glazing in multiple airspace chambers. Our strongest performing models can cut heating/cooling expenses by over 40% annually!
Smart low-E coatings reflect solar heat gain while selective tinting filters out UV rays. Filling cavities with gases like krypton or argon further boosts insulating properties compared to standard single pane glass many originals use.
Combined with super tight seals and rigid vinyl frames, these state-of-the-art systems keep comfortable indoor temps more consistent year-round while saving big on utility bills month after month. Most pay for themselves within 5-7 years!
And because vinyl doesn’t conduct heat or cold, the entire unit stays warmer in winter and cooler in summer. This further optimizes built-in energy efficiency over metal or less insulated wood windows that feel colder or hotter to touch.
Overall lifecycle utility cost reductions truly make vinyl one of the greenest and most cost-conscious window materials for Florida living. The payback never stops giving!
Durability
Let’s face it – some cheap options may have a lower price tag initially but then plague homeowners with premature issues down the line requiring costly fixes that outweigh the original cost differential. No one wants window problems!
That’s because our fusion-welded multi-chamber vinyl frames form an extremely rigid and sturdy exterior system, yet with interior sashes and parts moving smoothly as intended for perfect functionality and appearance. No flexing, bowing or hardware failures here like lesser vinyls.
Then our protective baked-on finishes never chip, crack or peel with time either from UV rays, weathering, storms or typical residential use like slamming. Frames and sashes built to last for many years!
Furthermore, we back our entire product and installation workmanship with comprehensive limited lifetime warranty, ensuring total customer peace of mind through any future property ownership changes. You’re protected in the long run.
With proper installation and basic cleaning, vinyl windows from the world’s best builders like us can easily go 30 years or more before needing any repairs – much exceeding the lifespan of lower quality materials that prove more costly overall even at first seemly lower price points. It’s simply worth the investment!
Cost Effectiveness
When considering total lifecycle costs over decades, higher upfront vinyl window costs actually turn out to be dramatically more affordable versus initially more budget-friendly options. Let me show you the numbers:
Utility Bill Reductions: $300-500 per year with today’s energy prices results in $9,000-$15,000 in savings by year 15 alone.
Maintenance Savings: No painting, staining or repairs needed saves $500 each attempt, repeated every 5 years for wood equals $3,000 by year 15.
Reduced AC/Heating Equipment Deterioration: Up to 20% extension on lifespan saves $3,000 by avoiding premature replacements.
Higher Resale Value: Appraisals $10,000-$25,000 higher with efficient systems compared to drafty originals means recouping much of initial investment!
So while vinyl widows may cost a bit more upfront than aluminum, their compound financial advantages result in a far lower lifetime cost of ownership. The true value is obvious – it’s priceless peace of mind!
Let us provide you with a full custom quote for your specific home to uncover the ideal most cost-conscious solution for decades ahead. We are confident premium vinyl replacement windows will provide the maximum long-term affordability, satisfaction.
At Dede Windows, different window sizes present no challenge, just opportunity for one-of-a-kind windows personalized to home and style. We can customize your windows to spec because we manufacture our own windows. Our expertise crafts any vision bringing natural beauty and convenience through premium yet affordable custom vinyl replacement windows.
Dede Windows – Located in Anaheim, California, manufactures and installs the most cost effective window replacement in Anaheim, Santa Ana, Irvine and Los Angeles. We back our windows with a limited life time warranty for construction and installation at a lower price than Pella Windows, Marvin Windows and Doors, Millgard Windows and Doors, Andersen Windows, Marvin Windows and Doors, Home Depot and Lowe’s Home Improvement.
