Advantages of Fibrex - Renewal by Andersen

Fibrex® Composite Material

Our revolutionary Fibrex composite material combines the strength and stability of wood with the low-maintenance features of vinyl.

Andersen Corporation created Renewal by Andersen to change the window replacement industry – not only with a different and better process – but also with an innovative new material to make the frames. In 1992, Andersen perfected and patented Fibrex® composite material technology.

Fibrex® material is a better window framing material for several reasons:

Because it is a composite using real wood fiber, it is very strong. This means narrower frames which, in turn, means more glass area. Vinyl frames are often thicker, reducing glass area.
As a low-maintenance composite, it expands and contracts very little, even with extreme temperature swings. This means we can offer dark exterior colors that vinyl can’t because Fibrex® material can “take the heat.”
Due to this material difference, Renewal by Andersen can offer one of the best window limited warranties in the industry.*

Consider everything you expect from a window. Fibrex material makes a difference in every instance. Measured across a range of conditions that affect efficiency, maintenance and beauty, Fibrex material performs well compared to wood, aluminum and fiberglass, and especially well against vinyl.

Download our Fibrex® material brochure to learn more about this amazing material.

* See limited warranty.

Strength

Fibrex® Material
Because Fibrex® material is strong, we can make our sash and frames narrower.Narrower frames mean more glass, more view.
Other Materials
Vinyl frames are known to have a higher expansion / contraction rate and can bow, breaking the glass seal.

Insulation

Fibrex® Material
Fibrex material has superior thermal insulating properties. Combined with Andersen® High-Performance™ Low-E4® glass, this helps your home stay warmer in winter and cooler in summer. You can save money on your energy bills. Your home feels more comfortable.
Other Materials
Aluminum window frames conduct heat and cold. Heat leaks out of your house in the winter and into your house in the summer.

Low Maintenance

Fibrex® Material
Fibrex material never needs scraping or painting. It won’t rot, decay or mold.*
Other Materials
Fiberglass frames are painted and may need regular maintenance.

Beauty

Fibrex® Material
Renewal by Andersen replacement windows preserve the architectural beauty of your home. Frame and sash design reflect the shape and lines of your original windows. The unique extruded Fibrex material can be made into any kind of window – including curved specialty windows.
Other Materials
Most replacement windows have square profiles that may look artificial in your home. Vinyl frame material is often thicker, reducing glass area. Fiberglass can only be made into straight lineals.

Environmental Responsibility

Fibrex® Material
40% of the raw material by weight used to make Fibrex material is clean, reclaimed wood fiber. Reclaimed materials in the manufacturing process can also be reground and reused. Renewal by Andersen® windows meet Green Seal’s science-based environmental certification standards as well as being ENERGY STAR® qualified for meeting strict energy efficiency criteria set by the U.S. Department of Energy.
Other Materials
Andersen windows are Green Seal certified. Fiberglass is a thermoset material and cannot be reformed into new profiles.

Warranty

Fibrex® Material
A window is not just glass and some framing material. It’s a precise combination of glass, frame and quality installation. We back it all with a 20/10/10 Limited Warranty* that is one of the best in the business
Other Materials
More than half of all remodeling firms have been in business less than four years.** Installation is rarely covered in the written warranty.