What are the pros and cons of purchasing black vinyl windows?
Are you considering purchasing black vinyl windows for your home? Over the last 50 years the standard choice for window frame color has been white and pretty much exclusively white. If you were to drive through any give any given in city in Dallas, Fort Worth, Houston or Austin, you are more than likely to see an overwhelming amount of white window frames. However, recently Maverick Windows has noticed an uptick in purchasing volume of customers who want to update their homes with color upgrades such as black vinyl window frames.
In the neighborhoods of Dallas, Fort Worth, Houston, and Austin, Texas everywhere you look you will see homes covered in windows with white or light-colored frames. However as of late, what you will also see, in smaller but in increasingly noticeable numbers, is the emergence of black vinyl windows. Although they initially saw some mild popularity in the 1970’s, black vinyl windows are once again becoming a trendy choice when homeowners decide to replace their windows.
You may be asking, why the sudden surge in popularity? What do black vinyl frames offer that the standard white frame cannot? Are black vinyl windows good for you and your home? Below we will break down the pros and cons of black vinyl windows and the Maverick Home Improvement team will take a deeper dive into what is sparking this emerging trend.
Pros
It may be a bit obvious and redundant to say that the architectural aesthetic is the primary reason most homeowners choose black vinyl windows over traditional white frames. But contrary to popular belief that seems to be exactly what is driving this trend upwards. Black vinyl windows offer a sharp and stylish contrast, especially on homes with lighter primary colors. This contrast offers head turning curb appeal that white frames simply cannot provide. A bland white window frame may blend into your home and even the surrounding neighborhood, but a black vinyl window will demand to be noticed. Black vinyl windows will also stand out completely on their own, without the need to add curtains or shades in order to make the home pop to the passing eye.
Another pro of black vinyl windows is found within the material of the frame itself. Because vinyl is non-porous, moisture cannot seep into the material. This means that black vinyl windows will be extremely resistant to weather, specifically heavy rain and high humidity, which would otherwise promote the spread of mold, rot, and rust. Vinyl is also an extremely smooth material and will be easier to maintain a clean window versus a window with a wooden or metal frame that may be harder to clean. One of the reasons black windows from Maverick are so easy to clean is the many features they are built with such as the tilt and sash feature. Once again, older windows do not come with any features that make them easier of more efficient when it comes to cleaning. Maverick Windows simply require a rag and warm water and you’re on your way.
When you make the decision to install black vinyl windows, you will also be adding energy efficiency to your home. New black vinyl windows will come with modern glass options that can block hot and cold air from entering your home. This allows your heating and cooling systems to take a break, a break which ultimately means saving you upwards of thousands on your current energy bill. Additionally black vinyl windows look fantastic with the new and popular no window grid pattern look which you can read more about here.
Black vinyl windows offer many attractive attributes and can certainly add character to your home. If you are currently in the market for new windows or even considering receiving a quote for window replacement, if would be advantageous to seriously consider black vinyl windows as one of your primary options. Although black vinyl windows have rightfully claimed their corner of the window market, it’s not fair to assume that they don’t present their own set of minor yet noteworthy issues.
Cons
The main issue with black vinyl windows could be considered the color black itself. The color black will absorb more sunlight than lighter colors and over time black vinyl windows will be more prone to fading than their white or lighter-colored counterparts. Fading could potentially mean adding an eye sore to a key aspect of your home, but this will only affect black vinyl windows that are uncovered and experience prolonged exposure to sunlight.
As anyone who has ever worn a dark shirt in the middle of August can tell you, the color black will also absorb more heat. Summer in the Lone Star State will regularly see temperatures that rise into the 100’s which means during the warmer parts of the year black vinyl window frames can become burning hot to the touch. If the frames were to experience long exposure to harmful UV rays there would be a higher chance of warping, but it is important to note this exposure would have to last dozens of years to even possibly make this type of impact.
Although we know black vinyl frames will be easier to clean because of the material, the color black will show dust and light dirt more prevalently than frames with other colors. It’s also important to analyze the primary colors of your current home when considering black vinyl window replacements. Black frames may offer a sharp contrast, or pair nicely, with many colors, it will not pair well with ALL colors. If you aren’t ready to tackle repainting your entire home this may be something you want to consider.
Like any window replacement product, there are pros and cons to black vinyl windows. The recent uptick in the popularity of black vinyl windows tells us that the pros far outweigh the cons but it is important to weigh all of these factors when upgrading the windows on your home. If you are ready to replace your current windows and are looking to add a bold statement to your home, black vinyl windows could very well be the choice for you!