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Enjoy the Comfort of Weather-Resistant Window

The new trend in home exterior décor is here with us. Homeowners can now install weather-resistant windows and forget extreme environmental elements outside.  For instance, My Coastal Windows is increasingly becoming popular among homeowners living by the sea.

Choosing a weather-resistant window comes hand-in-hand with other qualities such as durability, energy efficiency, and style. Installing windows on your property is a long-term decision. The type of windows you choose can improve the home value.

How can a homeowner determine which window is most effective to stand against mother nature’s extreme elements? The type of material can influence the choice of weather-resistance windows you need. Some window types are stronger and more weather resistant than others.

Why is impact-resistant glass so important?

Much of the home damage that occurs during extreme weather is impact fracture such as a failed door or broken window. Impact-resistant glass achieves its strength because it bonds two or three glass panes. In-between the panes  is a thin clear film that helps to hold the glass in place.

Impact glass needs a one-time installation. When the storms approach, a homeowner does not need to make any improvements. What you need to replace after the storm are the shutters because they become loose.

Impact glass improves home security. If impact glass can withstand harsh climatic conditions such as hurricanes, it also can protect the home from burglary. Impact-resistant panes have several layers of glass for added security.

Some of the materials for weather-resistance windows are vinyl and fiberglass.

  • Vinyl Windows

Vinyl windows top the list for weather-resistant window types. Vinyl is made to stand against extreme temperatures, snow, hails, hurricanes, and other heavy rainstorms. Your windows will not crack, chip, warp, peel, or rot.

After the harsh weather unleashes their wrath, vinyl windows only need a thorough cleaning to restore their shine.

  • Fiberglass windows

When it’s cold, the last thing you want is anything that will lower the temperature around you. Thus, you’ll grab a mug of coffee, layer up with all sorts of dressing, and close all entrances. However, if your windows are not made from fiberglass material, you may be fighting a losing battle.

Fiberglass highlights

  • Weather-resistant

High energy bills characterize cold months. If your windows and doors are poorly insulated, all the air you warm is lost. However, fiberglass windows maintain warm air within the room.

  • Multiple insulations

Fiberglass windows are the best choice for cold weather because they come with either double or three-pane glass. Window glass density is a crucial factor in maintaining a room warm. Two or three-pane glass installation is ideal for trapping heat when it’s cold.

A window with single pane glass will be warm. One with double or triple insulation will be much warmer and maintains the warmth twice as much. Insulated fiberglass keeps the house warm and cozy for the entire cold weather.

  • It expands just enough

Window frames are as crucial as pane glass. Most windows get damaged during the cold season because the frames absorb excess moisture, and slowly warp or rot. The damages then lead to drafts and gaps within the frames that allow cold air inside the house.

The fiberglass pane expands just enough to allow a fitting snug within the insulation. Vinyl windows expand four times better than ordinary glass.  Fiberglass windows avoid such differences by sustaining an expansion rate equal to the glass insulation.

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