If your home is 10 to 15 years old or more your windows are costing you a lot of money!

Most homes built before 2005 have inexpensive and inefficient single pane aluminum windows. There are several problems with these windows and you probably have them on your house.

Some of the problems are:

• Single pane glass (zero insulating factor)
• Single strength glass (easily broken)
• Old style aluminum frame (not insulated inside)
• Substandard rollers and other components (easy to get off track, difficult to open)
• Substandard locking mechanisms (easy to break in to your home)

So, in addition to being inefficient, they may also be dangerous to your family and causing health problems.

A lot of things have changed in the window industry over the years. Aluminum frames now have a thermal break (internally separated frame -inside frame insulated from the outside frame) which helps aluminum windows compete better with vinyl.

Vinyl, however, is a much better insulator. You don't need a thermal break in vinyl frames because vinyl does not transfer heat.

Some of the other improvements are:

• Double pane glass (two panes with space in between)
• Superior insulating super spacer (seal that separates the panes)
• Double strength glass (two panes of twice the strength glass)
• Greatly improved sliding gliding and raising mechanisms
• Better - even dual cam locks
• Superior weather stripping (not only for weather but polutants and allergens as well)
• Low-E Coatings (cuts down UV rays)
• Argon gas (further insulation between glass panes)

Your ultimate choice - the window that gives you the best value over time is a window that combines as many good features as possible.

In Houston, Austin and San Antonio areas, All-Tex Exteriors has used their many years of experience to eliminate the manufacturers that cut corners.

We believe that your windows should last a lifetime and actually pay for themselves over time. Don Young Company single hung vinyl replacement windows is one of the manufacturers we use. They make a superior window with all the features you are looking for.

Clearly, You'll get top value and a fast ROI with vinyl windows. If you are in Texas, call All-Tex Exteriors or visit their website for more information.