Vinyl will not be affected by temperature fluctuations.
Will colored vinyl windows fade.
Make sure you re comparing the same thing for each quote.
Because the dark colors will fade much more quickly and unevenly on windows with a aama 2603 rating vs.
An extremely customized colored vinyl window.
8 year old window with roll form cladding and an aama rating of 2603.
If you have south or west facing windows that get a lot of sun dark vinyl may not be the best option for you.
Much to our surprise the window company installed the bronze colored windows instead of the white ones we ordered.
Vinyl is naturally a good insulator which means that there is little to no heat and cold transfer through the window frame.
It is really important to consider the aama ratings if you are considering dark colored windows such as black dark gray bronze etc.
Bright and dark colors used to be bad choices for vinyl but better polymers and manufacturing process have reduced fading cracking and expansion.
The availability of resources including personnel your desired timeline.
Harmful uv rays can often fade vinyl and make the colours look dull.
Vinyl resists dirt stains mold scratches and dents.
There is a perception that because of fading you cannot use dark colors or they will bleach out into a pastel wash.
One common question about vinyl siding is whether it will fade.
For instance don t compare the cost of a common colored vinyl window frame with that of a unique and possibly custom colored vinyl window.
The longer lasting 2605 rating.
The color in vinyl is actually part of the vinyl itself so it will not warp crack or fade.
Not all features of white vinyl can be made in a coloured option.