The popularity of vinyl as a window framing material isn’t questionable. However, its durability and aesthetics are. Problems with these windows include the following:
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Seal-Breaking Expansion
Vinyl has a tendency to soften, twist, warp, bow or sag due to its reaction to seasonal temperature changes. Because of its flexibility, this plastic expands and contracts a lot. As a result, vinyl is highly susceptible to seal failure.
In terms of thermal expansion, Fibrex®, a framing material exclusive to Renewal by Andersen®, is twice as rigid and stable as vinyl. Our exclusive material’s ability to maintain its original construction no matter how hot or cold it gets is comparable to aluminum’s.
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Minimal Glass Area
To make up for the unexceptional strength of vinyl frames, they need to be thick to be structurally sound. Wide-jamb construction can affect the view, especially when the window opening isn’t large as it is.
Fibrex windows are the opposite. Our products are part wood and are strong enough to allow for slim frame design and provide more glass.
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Noticeable Discoloration
Colored vinyl is notorious for fading while white vinyl is prone to yellowing. Although fade-resistant finishes exist now, they mean nothing if they don’t come with warranty protection.
Fibrex replacement windows are available in multiple interior and exterior colors, including dark ones, such as black, dark bronze and forest green. Window components made from our composite material come with 10-year discoloration coverage.
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Unconvincing Wood Appearance
Many manufacturers finish vinyl windows with faux wood grain, which is usually indistinguishable from afar. Upon closer inspection, these products fail to radiate the warmth characteristic of genuine timber.
Fibrex windows can have natural wood interiors. Available in pine, oak and maple, each is stainable and paintable.
Our composite product is half polymer. That’s why it possesses the positives wood and vinyl without the negatives.
To learn more about Fibrex and see a sample in person, call (419) 931-6970 to schedule your free consultation with Renewal by Andersen of Northwest Ohio in Findlay, OH.
