Vinyl Windows

The vinyl window material has several advantages and is competitive among other material categories. Vinyl windows are durable (lasting 20 to 40 years depending on quality), sound-proof, and energy-efficient.

Opting for vinyl windows will save you a lot of money over the long term, both in terms of maintenance and energy bills.

Vinyl window design options can be customized to match the character of almost any home, making it easy to create a cohesive aesthetic that complements your home’s style while also increasing its market value.

In addition, since vinyl window installation by professionals is reliable, homeowners can rest easy knowing they won’t have to think about replacements for a long time. 

What Is Vinyl?

Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC), usually known as vinyl, is created by combining ethylene and chlorine. 

It is a prevalent and highly evolved type of plastic employed in almost every industry, including new buildings, transport, healthcare gadgets, etc.

Vinyl is quite popular, given its resilience against natural wear, such as the sun’s rays, humidity, decay, and rot. When it comes to replacement windows, these properties are pretty advantageous, especially in the harsh Ottawa climate.

Even if you have wood windows and want to replace them with a material that resembles real wood, replacing them won’t be hard because wood-stained vinyl windows are available.  

Sash rails, jambs, sills, and other sections of your window which would otherwise be made out of wood are frequently built of cellular PVC because of its durability. 

Types of Vinyl Windows

You may have heard about vinyl replacement windows and vinyl-clad windows. Is there a difference between them? To distinguish them from vinyl clad windows, which are wooden windows with a thin vinyl coating on the surface, vinyl replacement windows, which are made out of vinyl, are commonly referred to as all-vinyl windows.

Vinyl windows come in various styles that include:

• casement;
• awning;
• fixed;
• sliding;
• single-hung;
• double-hung;
• bay and bow;
• shapes;
• picture. 

Features and Benefits of Vinyl Windows

When it comes to vinyl replacement window units, there are hundreds of alternatives, ranging from low-cost but inefficient to high-cost but high-tech.

However, price isn’t everything, and there are distinct variations when comparing premium and low-quality vinyl windows. Standard features and benefits of vinyl windows include: 

1. Double or triple glazing

A sealed area between two panes of glass filled with argon is what makes up double-glazed windows. Triple-glazing adds a third layer of glass to the window, considerably reducing noise and beefing up the insulation properties of your vinyl windows.  

2. Low-E coating

The coating is transparent, increasing the effectiveness of the glass by reflecting heat while allowing light to pass through. The coating is placed on the interior of the glass to retain the heat during the frigid Canadian winter.

It has good insulating properties, stopping heat loss and reflecting heat into the room, as well as allowing the heat of the winter sun to enter the room.

3. Sealing system

Although all ventilating windows have some sealing mechanism, it’s best to pick one with a robust seal that can endure weather and strain. The seal should always work because if it fails and regular air gets in the spaces, it forms condensation that is impossible to get rid of.

4. Vinyl windows locking system

While virtually all ventilation windows will have some form of locking mechanism, the high-quality vinyl options have reliable and durable systems that serve you for longer, keeping any would-be intruders at bay.

5. Self-cleaning glass

Some of the window options you get are self-cleaning. That means that they are coated with a thin hydrophobic layer, causing water to roll off in beads, leaving no trails or strains behind.

It doesn’t stop there. You can also check security features like the vent lock and how easy the windows are to clean.

Manufacturers: get your vinyl windows from the best

When it’s time for your vinyl windows replacement or installation in Ottawa, make sure you buy them from a trustworthy vinyl window manufacturer. The supplier you buy from can significantly impact the outcome of your upgrade project.

We offer only the best products from the best vinyl windows company manufacturers in Canada like WindowPro, STAGE, Ostaco, Dimensions, and Gentek. 

Replacement and installation of a vinyl window: this is what makes the difference

At Buildmart, we provide and install vinyl windows for you. Our staff has the necessary experience and tools to get the job done in record time with perfect technique.

Our job entails supplying, replacing, and installing windows for new projects or renovations. Some top reasons to hire professional services for replacement and installation include:

• The ability to consult an expert may show options you may not have considered.
• The opportunity to find pre-existing issues to ensure the replacement and installation goes well.
• The benefits that come from the use of professional equipment.
• Excellent results in record time to avoid inconveniencing your home or project.
• Safety assurances, since professionals know pitfalls and how to avoid them.
• Proof in case of an insurance claim, since some insurers use DIY window installation as an excuse not to pay out in case of damage.

Colours of Vinyl Windows

You can find primary colours like white and black vinyl windows, but also:

• poplar white vinyl windows;
• tan;
• brown;
• portobello;
• brick red;
• fossil;
• hartford green;
• almond. 

And we have custom colours available! Every vinyl window is made custom order to size.