Maintenance Times Compared

Many homeowners will have to replace the windows in their Folsom, CA home at least once in their lifetime. When you choose the right windows, they can last decades. But when the time comes to replace them, you have a lot of decisions to make and chances are, you haven’t made such decisions before. The most popular windows in the nation are made up of vinyl materials. Homeowners like vinyl windows in Folsom, CA because they are energy efficient as well as cost efficient. They have the lowest prices on the market! Many homeowners also love them because they are much lower in the maintenance department. Let’s compare some of the time you will put into your Simonton Vinyl Windows vs what time you would need to put into caring for wood windows.

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Cleaning the Glass

No matter what material you put on your window frames, you are going to have to clean the glass. The time frame involved with vinyl windows and wood windows is the same. The only real difference is that with wood windows, you have to be very careful about getting window cleaning products on the wood. You can’t let the products run from the glass onto the wood or you could cause issues. With vinyl, it’s much easier to be sloppy with your cleaning job without worry.

Cleaning the Frames

Vinyl frames are very easy to care for. You don’t really have to do anything to them on a regular basis. The rain outside will take care of most of the cleaning work for you, but occasionally, you might want to wipe them down with a damp cloth. You can count on spending a few minutes per window on cleaning the frames. With vinyl windows, that’s really all the maintenance the frames take. When you attempt to clean wood frames, things get complicated. You can wipe them down with a dust rag to free the debris from them, but eventually, you are going to have to repaint or restain them. That takes a lot of effort because you likely can’t just paint over what you already have on the frames. You have to chip away the old paint and replace it for it to stick well. We’re talking about hours and hours of work. And it’s something you’ll have to do every year or two.

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So which type of window do you want for your home? Sure, wood is beautiful! There’s no getting around that. But do you have hours to spend on maintenance every year or would you rather the projects take minutes? The decision is yours, but the experts at Southgate Glass are here to help you compare materials and make a final choice. Give us a call at 916-476-8396 and set up a free consultation. We’re here to help! We don’t want you to have to wade through ratings and details alone. Stop by and see us in our showroom at 6852 Franklin Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95823 and let’s find the right vinyl windows for your home!