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Are vinyl replacement windows a good investment?

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Are vinyl replacement windows a good investment?

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Probably not. Vinyl windows tend to warp and crack over time. If the building still has original windows, it’s better to add storm windows. They are a cheaper solution, so owners are more likely to recover the cost of investment, and the historic look and material of the building is preserved. If existing windows are too deteriorated to repair or are poor modern replacements, then new insulated windows are a good solution. Metal and/or wood are reasonable options as long as the window size, number of panes, muntin size, and frame size closely match the historic ones. If metal is used it should have a thermal break. Use care in selecting double insulated glass as it eventually loses its seal and gets foggy or moldy between the sheets of glass resulting in loss of performance, visibility, and eventually the need to replace the entire unit.

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