Not all vinyl windows are created equal and not just any contractor can install them perfectly. If you are wondering exactly how your windows can be more energy efficient and save you money, this is how they are composed.
The Components of a Vinyl Window are:
uPVC Main Frame and Sash Frame
Reinforced Interlocking Sash Meeting Rail
Metal Cam Lock and Keeper
Insulated Glass Unit (IGU)/Dual Pane Unit
Balancer System for Vertical Sliding Windows (Single Hung & Double Hung)
Rollers for Horizontal Sliding Windows (XO, OX, XX, XOX)
2-Point Locking Systems & Hinges for Casement, Awning and Hopper Windows