Welcome to NuHome Exteriors

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a vinyl window?
A vinyl window (frame) is one which is fabricated primarily from polyvinyl chloride (PVC). Vinyl windows may employ other materials for hardware and reinforcement, but the primary exposed material is PVC (vinyl).

What styles of vinyl windows are available?
Vinyl windows are available in all popular models, the most common of which are fixed (or "picture windows"), double and single hung, horizontal sliding, casement, awning, and decorative bay, bow, and garden windows. Vinyl windows can be custom made to fit any size or shape required by the architectural style, existing openings, or personal taste. Many vinyl window manufacturers also offer vinyl patio doors.

What glazing options are available with vinyl windows?
Vinyl windows are available with single glazing, and double and triple insulating glass. Additional options such as tempered, frosted, low E (emissivity), and wire glass are also available.

How will vinyl windows affect the appearance of my home?
Vinyl windows greatly improve the appearance of virtually any home. More important, vinyl windows maintain their beauty for many years with only a minimum of cleaning and care.

What other advantages do vinyl windows have over windows fabricated from other materials?
Vinyl windows have demonstrated several significant points of undisputed superiority. For example, unlike many materials, vinyl does not swell and shrink when exposed to extreme moisture conditions. Vinyl windows operate smoothly in any weather. Vinyl has intrinsically high insulating qualities when compared to other window materials. Vinyl does not rust, pit or corrode. Vinyl windows never need painting and are easily cleaned with a damp cloth and some mild detergent. Vinyl is comfortable to the touch in either sub-zero or tropical weather conditions.

How do vinyl windows compare with windows made of other materials from an operating standpoint?
Vinyl's self-lubricating properties enhance its ability to slide. In addition, vinyl does not warp, twist, swell or otherwise distort its shape, so it remains easy to operate.

When remodeling, can I get vinyl windows to fit present opening without costly modifications?
Absolutely. Vinyl window manufacturers fabricate windows to the exact opening dimensions ordered by you.

How do architects regard vinyl windows?
Because of design availability, ease of operation, lasting beauty, insulating characteristics, and low maintenance, architects are increasingly specifying vinyl windows that meet the performance requirements of the American Society for Testing and Materials standard D4099 and the American Architectural Manufacturers Association Standard 101.

How do I care for my vinyl windows?
Vinyl windows never have to be painted. The color is actually part of the vinyl. If your vinyl windows have become particularly dirty, or if they are subject to stubborn grime because of local conditions, a mild non-abrasive detergent solution will clean your vinyl windows to an "as-new" condition. Normally, all that is required for thorough cleaning is a damp cloth.

How do vinyl windows stand up to extreme temperature conditions?
Marvelously well. The chemistry of vinyl, plus the manufacturing process, assures that vinyl windows will remain impervious to weather from the frigid Canadian border to the tropical Florida coast. Heat loss through windows is reduced drastically due to the natural insulating quality of vinyl, and the design of vinyl components with insulating air spaces.

How do vinyl windows stand up to salt air, sea spray and other corrosive conditions?
Vinyl is not affected by corrosive conditions, making vinyl windows the choice of more and more people who live at the shore or near heavy industrial areas.