Illinois is one of the areas that belong in Tornado Alley, and the state experiences around 51 days of thunderstorm activity each year, not to mention several weather changes throughout. Areas in Illinois have hot, humid summers and cold winter days.
Because of the frequent change in weather conditions, your new window replacement in Aurora, IL, should be able to withstand rain, snow, and strong winds. These factors are common causes of exterior damage. Too much exposure and inferior materials can cause your windows to have dents, cracks, splits, holes, chipping, and discoloration.
To understand how windows perform, NEXT Door & Window presents the following performance ratings used to measure how windows can withstand different weather changes.
- Water Infiltration – This measures how much a window can resist leakage against water and extreme pressure. Higher ratings mean a window is leak-resistant.
- Structural Performance Rating – This measures how much a window can resist a certain amount of air pressure without failure. It is often determined by local code requirements.
- Design Pressure – This rates how much wind load a window can endure without breaking or distorting.
- Performance Grade – This is used to rate the overall performance of the product.
NEXT Door & Window can help protect your home from anything Mother Nature will bring. Here are our window options from the top brands in the industry:
- Integrity and Infinity from Marvin
Marvin replacement windows are made of Ultrex®. This material is used in bridge construction because of its strength and durability. It stands strong against any element and exceeds the industry rating for air, water, and structural performance. Marvin replacement windows are also watertight and wind-resistant. - Sunrise Windows
Offering up to 30% more viewing area, Sunrise combines beauty, strength, and insulation in all of their windows. They are also more energy-efficient and have a weatherstrip barrier. This protects windows against snowy winters. - Andersen replacement windows
These windows have a protective shell that never needs painting. All Andersen windows are ENERGY STAR certified and can withstand any weather condition. They also have low-E glass that protects your home from ultraviolet light.
To learn more about our window installation in Aurora, IL, you can browse our Windows page, or you can call us today. We make sure that your windows fit exactly right and are installed properly. We will also prefinish your window with the paint or stain of your choice. For added protection against water damage, we will seal the frame and add a capping material.
You can request for a free quote by filling out our contact form here.
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