Innovations in the window industry have made many different types of windows available to the market. This means homeowners have numerous options in terms of design, colors, textures and features when it comes to choosing replacement windows in San Francisco.
Over the years, experts have discovered and perfected the use of composite materials in windows, paving the way for longer-lasting, more energy-efficient performance. According to the National Academy of Engineering, a composite material is “a combination of two or more materials differing in form or composition that retain their identities.” A composite material is made up of chemically bonded materials put together for increased efficiency and better function.
Fibrex® – exclusive to Renewal by Andersen® – is a great example of a composite material. It combines the durability of wood with the maintenance ease of vinyl. So how can this revolutionary composite material benefit you?
The Advantages of Fibrex
• Easy maintenance. Fibrex won’t decay, mold, or rot. It also won’t need painting or scraping. This reduces maintenance demands for homeowners.
• Good insulator. Innovations have improved the insulation properties of windows. Fibrex blocks thermal energy roughly 700 times better than aluminum, which helps to lower utility bills.
• Sustainability. Fibrex is made of 40% reclaimed wood fiber and 60% thermoplastic polymer. Reclaimed materials can be reground and reused. Because painting or wood preservative treatments are unnecessary, Fibrex also reduces volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions.
• Durability. Fibrex is known for its long lifespan and its ability to withstand all kinds of weather conditions. Composite materials are manufactured not to rot, decay or allow fungal growth on the material itself.
• Bigger view. Window frames made of Fibrex are narrower than standard frames. This means the glass surface area is bigger, which gives a more expansive view of the outdoors.
• Numerous color and finish options. Composite materials are developed with the homeowners’ needs in mind. Nowadays, many different colors are available for a window’s interior and exterior, from glossy to matte.
If you’re looking for San Francisco for replacement windows worth your money, opt for our replacement windows with Fibrex frames. Call Renewal by Andersen® of San Francisco today, and we will be happy to assist you.
