Anyone here gone with black-framed windows in the last couple years? I’m seriously tempted because they look so sharp against brick, but we get proper Canadian winters where I am (Toronto area) and I keep wondering if the dark frames soak up heat in summer and then freeze solid in January. Last winter my old white vinyls were sweating like crazy inside, so I’m paranoid about condensation or the frames expanding/cracking. Real stories only please — did yours survive the polar vortex-level cold snaps without issues?
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We did the full swap two winters ago and honestly zero regrets so far. Live just west of the city and we went with black fiberglass frames. They’ve handled -25°C plus wind chill no problem, no frost buildup on the inside even when the humidifier was running overtime. The difference in looks is night and day — makes the whole house feel more modern. If you’re around Peel region, the crew we used was these guys out of window repair Mississauga and they actually knew their stuff about cold-weather performance instead of just pushing the cheapest option. Best home upgrade we’ve done, hands down.