Many people are surprised at the low price of white aluminum windows, considering the long-lasting qualities. These white aluminum window features include:
The Finish
White aluminum windows start as flat sheets of metal that are rolled into shape. A molten mixture of aluminum oxide and cryolite, a colorless, transparent material, is used to paint the doors on the rolling mill. The mixture reacts with oxygen in the air to form an opaque layer of aluminum oxide on top of the metal. This coating is sometimes called aluminate or aluminite.
These layers protect against scratching, oxidation, corrosion, and other damage caused by exposure to atmospheric elements such as smoke or acid rain. The layers also give white aluminum window frames a characteristic solid appearance and prevent the sun’s surface colors from being faded. Interior glass surfaces are not covered with aluminum oxide; hence they can be finished as desired, such as having a special coating for improved resistance to smudging or fingerprints.
Sashes And Hardware
White aluminum windows have two or more sashes that slide inside the frame. The exterior panels are hinged together and open outward like double doors. Panels may be either fixed non-operable or operable. Fixed sash windows do not allow ventilation, whereas sliding panels permit airflow around objects placed in front of them.
White aluminum the villages come standard with counterweights that make opening easier. Counterweights also assist in closing very large sashes owing to the reduction of the force needed to complete the window frames. Sashes are typically made of either wood or aluminum, with the former usually more expensive than the latter. Branded white aluminum window companies may offer upgrades in sash material.
Thanks to the alloyed construction materials, white aluminum windows can maintain integrity even when exposed to extreme temperature fluctuations and wind pressure. Aluminum windows do not rust, and will not rot or warp over time.
