Can we get a head to head comparison of Aluminum to Fiberglass (specifically Pella’s Impervia). I am and ing a hard time understanding why someone would pick one ver the other. Aside from maybe cost of Aluminum being a little higher (I would think) aren’t we talking essentially the same/similar durability, performance, strength etc? What reasons would you pick aluminum over Fiberglass and vice versa, what reasons would you pick Fiberglass over Aluminum? Appreciate the video content as always.
Another benefit of aluminum over fiberglass, in addition to size options, is shape. Fiberglass just can't bend like aluminum so you can't have arched windows.
Y'all in the USA have more efficient aluminum/aluminium window options than we do as standard. Most of our aluminium windows and doors in Australia for new builds are pretty much all single pane, clear (non-low E) with no thermal breaks. Thermally broken aluminium doors and windows here are ridiculously expensive. Asking for vinyl or thermally broken aluminium ends up tripling or quadrupling the cost for a new build glazing wise.
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There are benefits to each type of material in those conditions. One of the benefits to aluminum is that it's typically four to eight times stronger than vinyl. Therefore, you can get larger sizes of Windows because the frames will have a higher design pressure rating than a vinyl window would.
Sharon, thank you for watching and your question. A Thermally Improved Aluminum window will do a very good job of reducing condensation. However, all other window materials are actually better. If your aluminum window is NOT Thermally Improved, it will definitely create condensation. This is particularly important in colder climates. Every window has a CR (Condensation Rating). The higher the number the better it performs. Ask for this data and compare. If you're looking for a great window company near you, please check out JeffsList.com
I need to replace windows, and I have no idea what we want. We live in NC and everybody gets Vinyl. So why the extra price of Aluminum or Fiberglass? What are the benefits of Aluminum over Vinyl? Or Fiberglass over Vinyl?
Thank you for reaching out to me. If you dig around on our channel some more you will find videos that cover the topic of different materials and their benefits. Take a look I think you'll find what you're looking for. I started a website to help people locate a great window company near them. We may have someone in your area. Please visit TheWindowExperts.com
Hello Jeff, we watched almost all of your videos and we love all of them. We are located in South Florida and local company offer us great price for Linea Rossa Forte Impact Aluminum windows, can you share what do you think about them? It is hard to find any information about them online. Thank you in advance!
Thank you for watching and your comment. I have no idea what product that is. I've never heard of it. I do know that we have a great window company in your area that you could ask them about this. For more information please check out JeffsList.com
In Central Florida, aluminum single pane, blower door test shows tight seal, windows work, but likely inefficient. Like doing my own work. Any thoughts?
Well, I wonder why folks don't wanna be sold? Your videos are nice, however your response is so typical sales rejection vs the "knowledge is power". I do thank you for responding.
I live in South Florida where it’s hot and sunny year round. I’ve had 4 different companies give me quotes and each one tells me something different between vinyl and aluminum . I hate being lied to or upsaled . So who do I believe? 1 guy told me that aluminum is better in south Florida and another told me vinyl is better . So guy that pushed aluminum said that vinyl is only good for houses up north and that it actually preserves more eat in the house then aluminum ? What is true and what is false?
If you're in florida, and you are anywhere near the coast, you are probably going to need a impact rated window. If that is the case, the aluminum would be a better choice. If you do not need an impact rated window, I think you would be fine with aluminum or vinyl. We sell both in Houston and we have a very hot and humid climate. They both hold up equally well. If you'd like to get a quote from a window company near you that we have vetted and we know them to be a fair and honest company, please check out JeffsList.com
Hi Jeff, I am in Dallas where it is either extremely hot or extremely cold. I was talking to a window company today and mentioned these thermo-break aluminum windows. They say the only reason these aluminum windows are able to pass the energy code is because they took all the numbers and averaged it. And with the new energy code coming out in October of this year, these alum window will not be able to pass the new code. What are your thoughts on this?
I'm not familiar with that explanation. I don't think any of the aluminum products will meet the new energy code standards. Different municipalities will create their own standards for windows. Perhaps that's what they're referring to?
Would you recommend Fleetwood aluminum windows & doors in west central Illinois? If not, what would you recommend? We have two large (7'4"w x 12'10"h) sliding doors & 3 stationary panels. Covered & west facing. Wish you were closer.
Recently, I have been very disgruntled with fleetwoods customer service and their quality. In fact, we drop them! I would look into Western window systems.
Aluminum or Fibrex ? For longevity and maintenance? Getting close to going with Andersen A series. Love your vids. Very informative. Wish you were in the northeast.
Well I think fibrex is a good product, I do believe that the aluminum clad windows made by Andersen are better. I prefer their E-Series over the A-series. Have you looked at those?
It does not have much bearing at all on condensation. The main difference is that it is likely to create frost in a colder climate from the condensation that has formed on the frame. That is due to the fact that aluminum is a greater conductor of heat and cold than other material types. I would make sure, if you're going to use aluminum, that you get one that is thermally broken if you live in a cold climate.
Hi Jeff! Thanks for your videos it’s very helpful content! Question: I live in the mild mountains of Big Bear California, starting new construction and needing a black option. Painted Milguard Trinsik, or Anderson 100 seem to be what my shop is steering me into. I don’t care for the fit and finish of the Anderson and painting the vinyl on the Trinsik seems like a problem waiting to happen with possible peeling etc. Makes me think black anodized aluminum would be the best bet. But i’m trying to get a best guess on the efficiency loss of thermally broken aluminum vs vinyl. Would you guess the loss at 50% comparatively? We get a ton of sun in Big Bear and the temps mid day don’t stay below freezing for weeks on end in the winter. But does get cold at night. Best guess? 🤷🏻♂️
Thank you for watching and your question. I'd avoid the aluminum in any place where you have a "winter" that is longer than 30-45 days. If you're looking for black windows, consider the Amsco Studio series because it is a Capstock instead of paint. You could also consider the Pella Impervia fiberglass window. I also like the Anlin window but it would be Black on the exterior but not the interior. I do like Milgard better than the Andersen but since they were purchased by MI a couple of years ago their quality and service took a hard left turn.
@@HoustonWindowExperts Thanks for the swift reply! I’ll check out those other brands, unfortunately my mtn shop up here doesn’t carry them. Also per code up here in the mtns there’s some special rating or something in the glass that has to be done to pass inspections here… Funny you say that about MI because my shop used to carry them until they put much bigger sales minimums on the shop to sell them. I would say that it never stays below freezing here for more than a day or two, sun comes out and warms and melts everything. Also per code my R values for my walls are mental, I think near R40, so maybe they would make up for where the windows would be less efficient? My guy was also saying that the trinsic line can come with cap color as well in the vinyl but it’s much more expensive, does that sound right?
If your winter is mild, I'd consider the Milgard Thermally Improved Aluminum. It's a very good product. Milgard also makes a fiberglass window that is probably their best overall product. Again, the MI issue remains.
Does aluminum have more parts that can go wrong since they are heavier and need more rollers(I know thats not right word) but that’s what one guys said on his utube recommendation of vinyl windows.
That's a tough question to answer. There are over 100 brands of aluminum windows in the United states. One brand can be as low as $300 and another could be as much as $3,000. You might want to go to Home Depot or Lowe's and check on their website for products near you. Sorry, I wish I could be of more help.
@@HoustonWindowExperts the problem now is that my new vinyl window has sounds coming in and the glass is 5mm double paned. So I'm not sure what is the problem.
Installation is equally as important as the quality of the window. It could be that the sound is coming around the side of the window and into the home. It can also be coming through your vented soffit, air ducts, weep holes, etc. Windows are typically not the only entry point for sound in a home.
Your video, about Pella fiberglass frame windows, sold me. I like that you can get them triple pane and the frames foam filled.
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Can we get a head to head comparison of Aluminum to Fiberglass (specifically Pella’s Impervia). I am and ing a hard time understanding why someone would pick one ver the other. Aside from maybe cost of Aluminum being a little higher (I would think) aren’t we talking essentially the same/similar durability, performance, strength etc? What reasons would you pick aluminum over Fiberglass and vice versa, what reasons would you pick Fiberglass over Aluminum? Appreciate the video content as always.
That is a good idea, I'll have to do that very soon. The quick answer is that aluminum can make some sizes that fiberglass can't.
Another benefit of aluminum over fiberglass, in addition to size options, is shape. Fiberglass just can't bend like aluminum so you can't have arched windows.
Good point.
Y'all in the USA have more efficient aluminum/aluminium window options than we do as standard. Most of our aluminium windows and doors in Australia for new builds are pretty much all single pane, clear (non-low E) with no thermal breaks. Thermally broken aluminium doors and windows here are ridiculously expensive. Asking for vinyl or thermally broken aluminium ends up tripling or quadrupling the cost for a new build glazing wise.
Wow, that's interesting to hear. Thank you for sharing.
You live near China. They have tons of companies with good thermal broken aluminum. I have them (live on an island that’s 30+ C)… good prices as well.
nice, I need these thermal break aluminum windows (black) and sliding doors in Dallas area
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Can you do a video comparison of Aluminum options please?
I have a video of aluminum options on the plans soon. Stay tuned.
@@HoustonWindowExperts Excited!
@@HoustonWindowExperts Are you still planning this video?
Yes, I am waiting for some cutaway pieces. I do have about 100 videos on the list to be made. I'll get to it soon. Thank you for asking.
For Coastal use.. are you sure aluminum is better.. because UPVC lasts longer i have been told.. would love to know your response
There are benefits to each type of material in those conditions. One of the benefits to aluminum is that it's typically four to eight times stronger than vinyl. Therefore, you can get larger sizes of Windows because the frames will have a higher design pressure rating than a vinyl window would.
Hey Jeff! Do you clean the windows once you’re done installing them?
Yes, that's a part of the job. It's the same as buying a new car- you would expect for it to be cleaned before delivery.
Do these aluminum windows sweat in the winter?
Sharon, thank you for watching and your question. A Thermally Improved Aluminum window will do a very good job of reducing condensation. However, all other window materials are actually better. If your aluminum window is NOT Thermally Improved, it will definitely create condensation. This is particularly important in colder climates.
Every window has a CR (Condensation Rating). The higher the number the better it performs.
Ask for this data and compare.
If you're looking for a great window company near you, please check out JeffsList.com
I need to replace windows, and I have no idea what we want. We live in NC and everybody gets Vinyl. So why the extra price of Aluminum or Fiberglass? What are the benefits of Aluminum over Vinyl? Or Fiberglass over Vinyl?
Thank you for reaching out to me. If you dig around on our channel some more you will find videos that cover the topic of different materials and their benefits. Take a look I think you'll find what you're looking for.
I started a website to help people locate a great window company near them. We may have someone in your area. Please visit TheWindowExperts.com
Hello Jeff, we watched almost all of your videos and we love all of them. We are located in South Florida and local company offer us great price for Linea Rossa Forte Impact Aluminum windows, can you share what do you think about them? It is hard to find any information about them online. Thank you in advance!
Thank you for watching and your comment. I have no idea what product that is. I've never heard of it. I do know that we have a great window company in your area that you could ask them about this.
For more information please check out JeffsList.com
In Central Florida, aluminum single pane, blower door test shows tight seal, windows work, but likely inefficient. Like doing my own work. Any thoughts?
If you are willing to learn, I'm sure it can be done. Go for it!
Well, I wonder why folks don't wanna be sold? Your videos are nice, however your response is so typical sales rejection vs the "knowledge is power". I do thank you for responding.
I live in South Florida where it’s hot and sunny year round. I’ve had 4 different companies give me quotes and each one tells me something different between vinyl and aluminum . I hate being lied to or upsaled . So who do I believe? 1 guy told me that aluminum is better in south Florida and another told me vinyl is better . So guy that pushed aluminum said that vinyl is only good for houses up north and that it actually preserves more eat in the house then aluminum ? What is true and what is false?
If you're in florida, and you are anywhere near the coast, you are probably going to need a impact rated window. If that is the case, the aluminum would be a better choice. If you do not need an impact rated window, I think you would be fine with aluminum or vinyl. We sell both in Houston and we have a very hot and humid climate. They both hold up equally well. If you'd like to get a quote from a window company near you that we have vetted and we know them to be a fair and honest company, please check out JeffsList.com
Hi Jeff, I am in Dallas where it is either extremely hot or extremely cold. I was talking to a window company today and mentioned these thermo-break aluminum windows. They say the only reason these aluminum windows are able to pass the energy code is because they took all the numbers and averaged it. And with the new energy code coming out in October of this year, these alum window will not be able to pass the new code. What are your thoughts on this?
I'm not familiar with that explanation. I don't think any of the aluminum products will meet the new energy code standards. Different municipalities will create their own standards for windows. Perhaps that's what they're referring to?
Would you recommend Fleetwood aluminum windows & doors in west central Illinois? If not, what would you recommend? We have two large (7'4"w x 12'10"h) sliding doors & 3 stationary panels. Covered & west facing. Wish you were closer.
Recently, I have been very disgruntled with fleetwoods customer service and their quality. In fact, we drop them! I would look into Western window systems.
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Do you use the existing interior wood trim or replace? Thanks.
Usually we can leave the trim if it's not nailed on really we'll.
Thanks for reply.
Aluminum or Fibrex ? For longevity and maintenance? Getting close to going with Andersen A series. Love your vids. Very informative. Wish you were in the northeast.
Well I think fibrex is a good product, I do believe that the aluminum clad windows made by Andersen are better. I prefer their E-Series over the A-series. Have you looked at those?
I have not looked at E Series but thank you for the suggestion. What is the most significant difference in your expert opinion?
I think that the e series is a more durable product and it looks better than the a series.
Would you recommend PlyGem Aluminum windows?
Does aluminum permit a thinner frame (more glass) than vinyl?
In most cases that is correct. There are some vital products that are very narrow as well. You should check out the Amsco restoration series
What do you think about Don Young windows?
They are very nice.
Does aluminum make your window glass condensate more?
It does not have much bearing at all on condensation. The main difference is that it is likely to create frost in a colder climate from the condensation that has formed on the frame. That is due to the fact that aluminum is a greater conductor of heat and cold than other material types. I would make sure, if you're going to use aluminum, that you get one that is thermally broken if you live in a cold climate.
Hi Jeff! Thanks for your videos it’s very helpful content! Question: I live in the mild mountains of Big Bear California, starting new construction and needing a black option. Painted Milguard Trinsik, or Anderson 100 seem to be what my shop is steering me into. I don’t care for the fit and finish of the Anderson and painting the vinyl on the Trinsik seems like a problem waiting to happen with possible peeling etc. Makes me think black anodized aluminum would be the best bet. But i’m trying to get a best guess on the efficiency loss of thermally broken aluminum vs vinyl. Would you guess the loss at 50% comparatively?
We get a ton of sun in Big Bear and the temps mid day don’t stay below freezing for weeks on end in the winter. But does get cold at night. Best guess? 🤷🏻♂️
Thank you for watching and your question. I'd avoid the aluminum in any place where you have a "winter" that is longer than 30-45 days.
If you're looking for black windows, consider the Amsco Studio series because it is a Capstock instead of paint. You could also consider the Pella Impervia fiberglass window. I also like the Anlin window but it would be Black on the exterior but not the interior. I do like Milgard better than the Andersen but since they were purchased by MI a couple of years ago their quality and service took a hard left turn.
@@HoustonWindowExperts Thanks for the swift reply! I’ll check out those other brands, unfortunately my mtn shop up here doesn’t carry them. Also per code up here in the mtns there’s some special rating or something in the glass that has to be done to pass inspections here… Funny you say that about MI because my shop used to carry them until they put much bigger sales minimums on the shop to sell them. I would say that it never stays below freezing here for more than a day or two, sun comes out and warms and melts everything. Also per code my R values for my walls are mental, I think near R40, so maybe they would make up for where the windows would be less efficient?
My guy was also saying that the trinsic line can come with cap color as well in the vinyl but it’s much more expensive, does that sound right?
If your winter is mild, I'd consider the Milgard Thermally Improved Aluminum. It's a very good product. Milgard also makes a fiberglass window that is probably their best overall product. Again, the MI issue remains.
@@HoustonWindowExperts thanks, and the wait times are laughable. They said Trinsic is 17 weeks out for delivery… 🫥 wish we lived in Houston! 😅
Wait time for almost all my brands have been very extended. Anlin is under 6 weeks now.
Does aluminum have more parts that can go wrong since they are heavier and need more rollers(I know thats not right word) but that’s what one guys said on his utube recommendation of vinyl windows.
I'm not aware of that. We have no issues with weight
What is the name of the materials
Aluminum.
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How much is for a 3X5 aluminum black window sell for?
That's a tough question to answer. There are over 100 brands of aluminum windows in the United states. One brand can be as low as $300 and another could be as much as $3,000. You might want to go to Home Depot or Lowe's and check on their website for products near you.
Sorry, I wish I could be of more help.
Can i ask you whether aluminum is more sturdier than vinyl and can they block sounds???
Aluminum is about four times stronger than vinyl. However, vinyl is better at absorbing sound than aluminum is.
@@HoustonWindowExperts the problem now is that my new vinyl window has sounds coming in and the glass is 5mm double paned. So I'm not sure what is the problem.
Installation is equally as important as the quality of the window. It could be that the sound is coming around the side of the window and into the home. It can also be coming through your vented soffit, air ducts, weep holes, etc. Windows are typically not the only entry point for sound in a home.
@@HoustonWindowExperts would it be a good idea to put fibreglass insulation in the frame area?
Closed cell foam would be the best.
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Aluminium measurements strictly only measures in Meters?