Sunspace WeatherMaster Windows versus Eze-Breeze Windows

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James Moylan

Wednesday, December 09, 2020

 

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Sunspace WeatherMaster windows outperform Eze-Breeze in durability, design flexibility, and weather resistance—making them the superior choice for Montgomery County and Fairfax County homeowners. If you're planning a screened porch or three-season room upgrade, understanding how these leading brands compare helps you invest in the right solution for your climate and outdoor living goals.

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Sunspace WeatherMaster vs Eze-Breeze Windows MD & VA

As a design and build firm working exclusively in the Washington, DC; Virginia; and Maryland regions, we specialize in high-end custom outdoor spaces. Based on our years of experience crafting and installing in these areas, here are the top advantages we’ve found Sunspace has over its competitor Eze-Breeze:

  1. One Working Part

Sunspace windows have one working part: a spring clip. Should it fail, that piece can be swapped out, but in over fifteen years of installations, we’ve never had to replace this part.

Eze-Breeze, on the other hand, has lots of working parts—and that means lots of breaking parts. There are simply too many pieces that can potentially fail. This puts the homeowner in a precarious situation, having to wait for that replacement piece in order to have a functional window again.

  1. Pieces Aren’t Plastic

Eze-Breeze not only has too many parts, but those parts are plastic. Over time, they will get brittle, the plastic will degrade, and they will fail. Especially in regions like the greater Washington, DC, area, which experience harsh winters and low temperatures, the pieces can become especially vulnerable to breakage.

  1. Don’t Have to Worry about Unavailable Pieces

Going back again to the excess of working parts in an Eze-Breeze window, many homeowners are coming up against the same problem. When the pieces do start to fail, it’s sometimes been years since the installation, and the exact part or piece isn’t available anymore. There aren’t too many options for the homeowner at this point.

This is never a problem or consideration with a Sunspace window because there aren’t any parts to replace!

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  1. All Four Sashes Are the Same Size

In a Sunspace window, all sashes are identical size; in an Eze-Breeze system, each of the sashes is a different size. If a homeowner crosses those sashes, it’s going to be a problem putting them back in. This means the hassle and potential expense of calling your installer and having to deal with the problem.

  1. Aluminum Frame, PVC Plastic Track

A Sunspace window has an aluminum frame but a PVC plastic track. An Eze-Breeze system is aluminum on both accounts. That means you’re scraping metal against metal. In a Sunspace window, an occasional shot of silicone spray can clear out any accumulated dirt and grime, and the window will open just as smoothly as the day it was installed.

  1. *Bonus Benefit* ViewFlex Vinyl

With a Sunspace window, all vents are glazed with a product called ViewFlex vinyl. It’s an incredibly resilient, tough material, and it means you don’t have to install (or worry about) glass windows in your outdoor living space. For a full breakdown of all the things we love about ViewFlex, read our blog here.

Looking to replace your existing window system? Starting a screened-in porch from scratch? Simply have a question about Sunspace WeatherMaster windows? Whatever stage of the process you’re in, feel free to reach out to us, or leave us a comment below. We’ll get back to you right away!

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Sunspace WeatherMaster windows feature one reliable spring clip versus Eze-Breeze's multiple plastic parts prone to failure. In our 15+ years serving Montgomery County MD and Fairfax County VA, Sunspace delivers superior durability in harsh winters without replacement issues.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Sunspace WeatherMaster Windows versus Eze-Breeze Windows

What's the main difference between Sunspace and Eze-Breeze windows?

Sunspace has one working part (spring clip), while Eze-Breeze has multiple plastic components. This makes Sunspace more reliable and easier to maintain for Maryland and Virginia homeowners.

Do Eze-Breeze window parts fail often?

Yes. Eze-Breeze's plastic pieces become brittle in harsh winters common to the DC region, causing frequent failures. Sunspace's spring clip rarely needs replacement in our experience.

Can you replace Eze-Breeze window parts easily?

Not always. After years, exact replacement parts become unavailable, leaving homeowners stuck. This is a common problem we see in Montgomery County and Fairfax County installations.

How do Sunspace windows handle Maryland and Virginia winters?

Sunspace's metal construction and single working part withstand harsh winters better than plastic-heavy Eze-Breeze systems in our service areas.

Why does Sunspace have fewer moving parts?

Sunspace's design prioritizes durability with one spring clip mechanism versus Eze-Breeze's complex system, reducing failure points for screened porch installations.

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