Why Choose Vinyl?

Vinyl is now the material of choice for many other building products such as siding, windows and PVD pipe. More importantly, 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	ALUMINUM
Clear color throughout	Normally 1 mill paint finish
Never needs painting	Will need to paint
Scratch Resistant	Paint can scratch off
Impact Resistant	Will show dents
Warm to the touch	Cold to the touch
Non-Conductor of electricity	Conducts electricity
Easy to clean	Careful not to remove or scratch paint
Will not oxidize	Can oxidize especially if touching steel
Will not corrode or rust with salt or spray	Will weather with salt and spray
Can be welded in window frame	Mechanically fastened
Naturally thermally broken	Requires thermal break to keep inside warmer
Lifetime Warranty	10-year warranty on finish
Stable priced product	Very unstable – can fluctuate rapidly
Loses 1.3 BTUs per hour	Loses 1416 BTUs per hour