FAQ for Homeowners Investing in The best Replacement Windows by Choosing Vinyl Windows

Sierra Window Concepts was established in 1992. We now have 4 locations serving San Diego, Riverside, Los Angeles, San Bernardino and Orange Counties.

Because the cost of replacement windows depends on so many factors like size, style, and installation concerns, all costs are provided with a free in-home consultation.

A vinyl window (frame) is one which is fabricated primarily from polyvinyl chloride (PVC). Vinyl windows may employ other materials for hardware and reinforcement, but the primary exposed material is PVC (vinyl).

All of our products are custom made to fit the individual home. Once your products are received most of our installations are completed in one day. Certain larger projects (such as patio enclosures, sunrooms and Stretch-GuardTM) will take a few days. It’s important to note that once we start the job we are on the job until it is finish.

Yes, we have ENERGY STAR® vinyl windows. In addition to all of our replacement windows being ENERGY STAR® compliant our patio doors, patio covers and patio enclosures are all insulated increasing their energy efficiency, ultimately helping you to keep your home and patio escape cooler in summer and warmer in winter.

Yes, we can build beautiful custom covered patio, and patio enclosures for your home. A sunroom is a great addition to your home, adding living space, a pleasant room for relaxing and entertaining, and an increase in the home’s value. Our goal is to help you create a patio paradise in your own back yard.

We are only able to repair windows that we have installed. We can help you with your replacement window needs, in lieu of costly window repairs that may not improve your situation. Our quality vinyl windows products include a great warranty so our customers can rest assured that if they run into problems we will be there to help them.

Unfortunately due to the extensive selection of different types of windows styles and frame choice we cannot give an over the phone estimate. We would hate for our customers to get a price on replacement windows that may not be accurate. This is why we offer a free in home consultation to explore the best vinyl windows for your home with an experienced product specialist.

Yes, we work with several lenders to tailor a payment plan and option to fit into your budget. Contact us for more details.

Yes, we offer a senior discount and a military discount.

Yes, Sierra Window Concepts is fully licensed, bonded and insured. CL 655513 & 918205.

Vinyl window technology came to the United States in the late 1960s. The original vinyl windows were developed and brought to a high level of quality in Europe in the 1950s.

Vinyl windows are available in all popular models, the most common of which are fixed (or "picture windows"), double- and single-hung, horizontal sliding, casement, awning, and decorative bay, bow, and garden windows. Vinyl windows can be custom-made to fit any size or shape required by the architectural style, existing openings, or personal taste.

Vinyl windows compare very favorably in price with quality windows made of all materials.

Vinyl's self-lubricating properties enhance its ability to slide. In addition, vinyl does not warp, twist, swell, or otherwise distort its shape, so it remains easy to operate.

Absolutely. Vinyl window manufacturers fabricate windows to the exact opening dimensions ordered by you or your remodeling contractor.

Because of design availability, ease of operation, lasting beauty, insulating characteristics, and low maintenance, architects are increasingly specifying vinyl windows that meet the performance requirements of the American Society for Testing and Materials standard D4099 and the American Architectural Manufacturers Association Standard 101.

Vinyl windows never have to be painted. The color is actually part of the vinyl. If your vinyl windows have become particularly dirty, or if they are subject to stubborn grime because of local conditions, a mild non-abrasive detergent solution will clean your vinyl windows to an "as-new" condition. Normally, all that is required for thorough cleaning is a damp cloth.

Marvelously well. The chemistry of vinyl, plus the manufacturing process, assures that vinyl windows will remain impervious to weather from the frigid Canadian border to the tropical Florida coast. Heat loss through windows is reduced drastically due to the natural insulating quality of vinyl, and the design of vinyl components with insulating air spaces.

Vinyl is not affected by corrosive conditions, making vinyl windows the choice of more and more people who live at the shore or near heavy industrial areas.

Vinyl windows are available with double-insulated glass, tempered, low E (emissivity), obscure, tinted, grid pattern and argon gas-filled.

Vinyl windows greatly improve the appearance of virtually any home. More important, vinyl windows maintain their beauty for many years with only a minimum of cleaning and care.

Vinyl windows have demonstrated several significant points of undisputed superiority. For example, unlike many materials, vinyl does not swell and shrink when exposed to extreme moisture conditions. Vinyl windows operate smoothly in any weather. Vinyl has intrinsically high insulating qualities when compared to other window materials. Vinyl does not rust, pit, or corrode. Vinyl windows never need painting and are easily cleaned with a damp cloth and some mild detergent. Vinyl is comfortable to the touch in either sub-zero or tropical weather conditions.