Q: I live in a house built in 1928 and need to replace my windows. I’m wondering whether I should install vinyl clad windows or some other type of windows. Also do I need to talk to a plaster expert about the plaster around the windows because some of the plaster on the walls is crumbling?
A: I’m not a big fan of vinyl clad windows, but there are some companies out there that market good vinyl choices. Windows with fiberglass cladding would be a more durable choice.
But the best selection for preserving the charm of an older home like yours would be aluminum clad wooden windows, which is also the most costly option. This type of window has wood on the inside and weather-proof, maintenance-free aluminum cladding outside.
Whatever you choose, you want dual-pane, insulated windows that will do a good job of keeping your home cooler in summer and warmer in winter.
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You usually don’t need to talk to a plasterer in addition to a window company; an expert window installer can handle any problems with the plaster on the walls near your windows.
For more do-it-yourself tips, go to rosieonthehouse.com. An Arizona home building and remodeling industry expert for 25 years, Rosie Romero is the host of the syndicated Saturday morning Rosie on the House radio program, heard locally from 8-11 a.m. on KNST-AM (790) in Tucson and from 9-11 a.m. on KGVY-AM (1080) and -FM (100.7) in Green Valley. Call 888-767-4348.
