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Reasons to choose extruded aluminium windows

Aluminum windows are now widely used for many commercial and residential building projects. This is because extruded aluminum windows have improved in terms of energy efficiency and design with many offering better aesthetics and durability than PVC. If you are considering the use of aluminum windows for your next building project, here are five important benefits that aluminum windows offer:

1 High Strength to Weight Ratio

Aluminum is an ideal material for modern window frames because it is strong and bears a considerably large amount of weight. This low density metal can help you to have very slim frames that will be sturdy enough to bear the weight of glass. Due to the superior strength of these window frames, they can be used to create unique shapes and designs and they may hold multiple panes of glass without becoming difficult to operate.

2 Better Security

Most homeowners are deeply concerned about security when researching for windows. Aluminum's strength makes it difficult for intruders to break in except when they decide to smash the glass of the window pane.  The frames can hold high quality hardware and multipoint locking mechanisms that will offer good security for the aluminum window. Virtually all aluminum windows have an internal locking mechanism that cannot be easily hammered or removed by burglars.

3 Aluminum Offers a Range of Designs and Shapes

You are free to choose the range of shapes and profiles that you want. Architects are free to specify different types of outer frames and sashes for their aluminum window designs. The window frames may also come in a wide variety of colors. Using the RAL color picker, you can specify over 200 different shades of color that will match both interior decor and the exterior brickwork and siding.

4 Durability and Low Maintenance

Aluminum windows are quite easy to maintain. With a mild detergent and a wash cloth, you can clean the surface of the aluminum and restore its original lustre and appearance. Aluminum with powder coating will also withstand corrosion and other adverse effects of harsh weather elements. There is almost no climate where aluminum cannot be used including the warm humid and salty atmosphere at the beach. Except that in such a situation, the aluminum frame will have to undergo certain surface treatment to ensure that it can withstand the attack of salt or acid.

5 Aluminum Windows are Energy Efficiency

Aluminum windows now offer homeowners an excellent opportunity to save money on their heating and cooling bills every month. These windows now come with strips or thermal breaks that can stop heat gain or heat loss from coming through the windows. The thermal breaks are inserted inside the frame or aluminum profiles in the factory through a special process known as stripping. In addition, many aluminum windows come with double or triple glazing. This also ensures that there is an insulating inert space or gas in between the glass panes to prevent the transfer of heat into or out of the building.