There is one common denominator with commercial windows, they all have glass. The choice of glass has a lot to do with aesthetics, the choice of the frame however has a lot to do with the life expectancy of the installation, security; energy efficiency as well as aesthetics. Those people that are involved in commercial widow sales in Monterey know that a great deal goes into making the best choice.
- Frame materials: When a company offers “commercial aluminum widows” they are not saying that the aluminum is different than that used for residential purposes; they are simply referring to the frame. The most common frames used in commercial settings is aluminum, steel, wood and vinyl. Each frame material has unique benefits and shortcomings.
- Aesthetics: Each material differs from the other in terms of appearance; an aluminum frame certainly looks different than a wood frame. It is not only the material that makes a difference in the way the finished building looks; the window design has great deal to do with it as does the finish on the material. Aluminum frames for example can be anodized to just about any color to match the building exterior color choices.
- Energy efficiency: For those involved in commercial window sales in Monterey, energy efficiency is extremely important to the engineers and architects. With the large number of widows in a typical commercial structure such as an apartment or office building, the better the window efficiency the lower the monthly heating and cooling costs. Both wood and vinyl frames have good U-factor ratings, both materials are energy efficient.
All commercial widows are not the same for a very good reason. It depends on what is being looked for, which trait is most important. If there was a “best” commercial window there would only be one rather than the variety there is.
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