Aluminum windows have long been an industry standard in Atlanta, Georgia and surrounding areas, mainly because aluminum windows are affordable, lightweight, and can be configured into many different shapes and sizes. In the past few years, however, aluminum windows have been upstaged by vinyl windows in greater Atlanta. Since vinyl windows seem to be the latest and greatest replacement for aluminum windows, this leaves many homeowners asking about the advantages of vinyl windows versus aluminum windows.

It is true that aluminum windows have some good qualities. Aluminum windows have long been appreciated in the Atlanta area for their strength; they can be designed with minimal framing to provide maximized views. Aluminum is also a material that is easy to work with, making it an ideal metal for unusually shaped openings. Finally, since aluminum is a lightweight material, aluminum windows can be very large in size and still be light enough for functionality.

Aluminum windows also have some downsides. The most obvious disadvantage of aluminum windows is the fact that aluminum is a mental that conducts heat and cold very well, therefore aluminum window frames are prone to absorbing outdoor temperatures. This characteristic can affect the ability to open and close aluminum windows; it can also increase the chances that outdoor temperatures will enter your home. Other downsides to aluminum windows include their tendency to fade, experience paint chipping, and lose their shine over time, as well as their penchant for warping and being “sticky” when opening and closing.

For these reasons and more, technology has given us alternatives to aluminum windows. In the greater Atlanta, Georgia area, you have probably noticed more and more homeowners opting for vinyl windows as a replacement to their old aluminum windows. Made from a strong, versatile type of plastic called PVC, vinyl windows offer good insulation and moisture protection. Unlike aluminum windows, vinyl windows are maintenance free for a lifetime. Since the coloring and finish of vinyl windows are solid throughout the window and not just painted on the surface, vinyl windows keep their color and shine for a lot longer than aluminum windows do.

If you own a home or business and you would like more information about the replacement of your aluminum windows with vinyl windows in Atlanta and surrounding areas, contact Factory Direct Remodeling at our main office in Kennesaw, Georgia, today. We can assist homeowners with the replacement of aluminum windows in Metro Atlanta, Buckhead, Roswell, Smyrna, Alpharetta, Lawrenceville, Gwinnett County, Conyers, McDonough, Dunwoody, Peachtree City, Duluth, Marietta, and beyond.