Despite a sluggish economy, Cleveland Glass Block has opted to open a new company to better serve its' customers. Cleveland Window Company, a division of Cleveland Glass Block, Inc., now offers vinyl replacement windows and doors. "Starting Cleveland Window Company is a way for us to diversify our product offerings," says Cleveland Window Company President Ryan L. Temple. "Customers have asked us for years to install vinyl replacement windows. We decided to stop saying "no" and instead go the extra mile to help our customers add value to their homes." View more...
Vinyl windows are inexpensive, durable, and remarkably energy efficient. Early vinyl windows had problems with thermal expansion. When temperatures changed, the vinyl sash would expand or contract at a very different rate from the glass. As a result, the window fit poorly, leaked, or cracked. Such problems have been on the decline, because modern vinyl is more durable and dimensionally stable than the materials that were used 15 or 20 years ago. Vinyl is also commonly used as cladding on wood or aluminum windows. View more...
Vinyl replacement windows offer homeowners and business affordability, style, and efficiency unparalleled by any other material on the market. Also known as PVC (or polyvinyl chloride), this product has become the most widely used plastic in the construction industry today. But what are its benefits? Are there any drawbacks? Knowing the pros and cons of choosing PVC will ensure that consumers make the best decision for home or business. View more...
