What are the Common Challenges when choosing Windows for Sugar Land?
Sugarland, TX experiences a unique blend of weather challenges, including intense heat, high humidity, and the occasional threat of hurricanes. When choosing windows, these conditions should be addressed.
Are Vinyl Windows Energy Efficient?
In Sugar Land, the most common issue we face is protection against the summer heat. Double pane windows with a thermal seal between the panes help prevent heat gain coming in and prevent the loss of your cooled air versus inferior single pane windows. In addition, the low-e protective coatings applied to the interior surfaces reduce infrared light. This helps keep your carpets, drapes, and furniture from fading.
If you have high sun exposure, ask about our available upgrades to additional coatings and Argon gas.
Can Vinyl Windows protect against Wind?
High winds and windblown rain put significant stress on the windows. Powerful straight-line winds and wind-blown debris during severe storms can cause a lot of property damage. If a window fails under these conditions, you may have significant interior water damage.
Vinyl Windows Sugarland should have a decent Design pressure (DP) or Performance Grade (PG) rating. This crucial rating determines a window’s ability to resist wind forces and protect against wind-blown debris. This rating is a measure of the window’s structural performance, indicating the amount of wind pressure it can withstand before failing.
Higher DP ratings indicate greater resistance to wind forces and increased protection against potential damage. Ask about vinyl windows with a performance grade of at least PG25 which indicates they are designed to resist 25 PSI (pounds per square inch) the expected pressure of 115MPH winds. Ratings are calculated depending on the size of the window.
Adding impact resistant tempered glass or laminated glass further protects against broken windows from wind-blown debris (or the occasional miss-thrown softball).
What about Wind Driven Rain?
Rain blowing sideways happens frequently during an approaching thunderstorm. Anlin Vinyl Windows, for example, have a Weather-Tight Seal. This is an antimicrobial, triple-fin weatherstripping designed to block more of what you don’t want in your home: wind, sound, moisture, dirt, bacteria, and pollens. Water penetration is virtually eliminated when the windows are accurately measured and professionally installed.
How Long Will Vinyl Windows Sugarland Last?
Quality Vinyl windows should last more than 40 years, even in the harsh SugarLand weather. Factors that work together to extend the life of vinyl windows Sugarland are:
- Quality of the Vinyl – Anlin XTRU high quality premium vinyl, for example, uses Titanium Dioxide (TiO2) infused premium vinyl. Architecturally engineered for strength, durability, energy efficiency and, extended longevity!
- Interior Design Reinforcement – The interior of the extruded vinyl framing has structural channels designed to increase rigidity while maintaining just the right amount of flex to allow expansion and contraction.
- Installation – Inferior, inexperienced installation can jeopardize longevity greatly. That’s why Houston Window Experts trains installers by both AAMA standards and with manufacturer’s specifications.
- Maintenance – Vinyl requires little maintenance. Just wipe the frames when you wash the windows with a mild detergent. Don’t use harsh chemicals or stiff brushes. Don’t attempt painting them to change the color. Ask your representative about our available factory applied colors when preparing your quote.
Can I Change the Style of my Sugar Land Window?
Houston Window Experts offers many distinctive styles and manufacturers to choose from. Our customers often change:
- Window Type – Our clients have changed single hung to double hung windows, sliding windows to picture windows, even changing window openings into sliding patio doors, French or garden doors! Browse the Anlin Brochure (for example) to see the options available from this manufacturer.
- Color – Window frames are available with a variety of factory applied colors to match any decor.
- Frame Styles – Window frames are available in several different profiles which can help you get the exterior design you are looking for.
Our beautiful Houston Window Experts showroom in The Heights is a wonderful place to learn more about our Anlin vinyl windows and doors available for your home.
We offer a No Pressure, in-home estimate service where we will show you samples, teach you the benefits and features of each window, accurately measure your window and produce an estimate to replace your windows. We are confident you’ll like our Anlin high quality premium vinyl windows we offer. Check out our Google Reviews, Yelp Reviews or Angi Reviews from our window and door customers.
