 VINYL
IS NOW THE MATERIAL OF CHOICE FOR MANY OTHER BUILDING PRODUCTS, SUCH
AS SIDING, WINDOWS, AND PVC PIPE. MOST IMPORTANT, A VINYL SUNROOM
LOOKS LIKE IT WAS MEANT TO BE PART OF YOUR HOME, NOT AN AFTERTHOUGHT.
Oasis® vinyl sunrooms feature solid virgin vinyl (PVC) as the
main visible component. Solid virgin vinyl has many advantages over
aluminum. Vinyl is clear color throughout, a non-conductor of electricity
that will not rot, chip or corrode. Oasis® vinyl glass rooms incorporate
fusion welded vinyl windows (sash and mainframe) in the unique vinyl
wall system. Aluminum windows are typically fastened together, while
Oasis® vinyl windows utilize welded corners eliminating the opportunity
for the elements to enter inside the patio room. Vinyl, naturally
an insulator, allows homeowners to extend their patio room’s
season because vinyl has much less heat loss than other building materials.
VINYL VS. ALUMINUM
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Clear
color throughout |
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Normally 1
mill paint finish |
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Never needs painting |
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Will need
to paint |
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Scratch
Resistant |
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Paint can
scratch off |
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Impact
Resistant |
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Will show dents |
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Warm
to the touch |
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Cold to the
touch |
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Non-Conductor
of electricity |
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Conducts electricity |
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Easy
to clean |
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Careful not
to remove or scratch paint |
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Will
not oxidize |
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Can oxidize especially if touching
steel |
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Will
not corrode or rust with salt or spray |
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Will weather
with salt and spray |
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Can
be welded in window frame |
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Mechanically fastened |
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Naturally
thermally broken |
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Requires thermal
break to keep inside warmer |
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Lifetime
Warranty |
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10-year warranty on finish |
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Stable
priced product |
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Very unstable
- can fluctuate rapidly |
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Loses
1.3 BTUs per hour |
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Loses 1416 BTUs per hour |
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