Both thermal break aluminum windows and vinyl windows are commonly used in residential or commercial housing. They are both energy efficient and budgetary friendly for the projects. Here are some main differences between thermal break aluminum windows and vinyl windows.

Energy Efficiency

When we are talking about windows, we care a lot about energy efficiency. A non energy efficient window means you have to pay more energy bills on winters and summers to stay comfortable in your home. Thermal break aluminum windows are aluminum windows with a thermal barrier in the middle to stop the transmission of heat or cold.

Vinyl window is made of vinyl or polyvinyl chloride (abbreviated: PVC), a widely-produced synthetic plastic polymer. It could be used for pipe or materials for windows/ doors and others. Due to the metal peculiarity of aluminum, vinyl windows are more energy efficient than aluminum windows.

Design Options

Aluminum windows are versatile. They are easy to be finished in many colors to match your house style. They could be with simulated wood grain to look like wood windows. And aluminum is strong which means slimmer aluminum profile is good to make windows. Aluminum windows is good for modern style houses. Vinyl windows don’t come in many colors and design and they don’t allow for much options. And aluminum won’t warp like vinyl.

Budgetary And Service Life

Both aluminum windows and vinyl windows are budgetary-friendly than wood windows, and vinyl windows are more competitive. Aluminum windows can last for 40 yeas or so and vinyl windows probably last for 20 years.

Choosing window frame depends on your budget, energy efficiency and house style, personal preference, etc. You are taking everything into consideration to figure out a proper window for your home. Doorwin window experts would like to help you with your project questions. You could reach us at vincent@doorwingroup.org or visit our site at www.doorwingroup.org.