Replacement Window Tips to Ponder

• Replacement Window frames are available in a variety of materials, including aluminum, wood, vinyl, and fiberglass.
• When purchasing replacement windows you can get single pane, double pane or triple pane. Triple is the "ONLY" window allowed in the Dept. of Energy's R-5 Window Program
• If purchasing more than one replacement window pane you will be offered the opportunity of filling the void between the panes with either argon, krypton or zeon gas to increase efficiency.
• Multi pane windows require a “spacer” which holds the panes together and is critical to keeping the gas in and moisture out. There are several different types of varying quality and often you can upgrade to a better one. Thermal plastic spaces work best.
• Always ask the company providing you a quote about disposing of the old windows.
• Replacement Vinyl window frames can be mechanically fastened, i.e. screwed together at the corners, or welded, always look for fusion welded master frames and sashes. Cheap vinyl windows use screws and glue.
  
  

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