If you’re looking for a long lasting material for your new windows, why not take a cue from boats, bridges and trucks, and go for the same fiberglass which helps them with their strength?
Strength and Durability
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Fiberglass is one of the strongest, longest lasting and durable materials available. It will even stand up to the extremes of Minnesota weather. When it was compared to the three most common window materials, it exhibited eight times the strength of vinyl, three and a half times the strength of wood/vinyl composites and twice the strength of aluminum. Because of its make up, it won’t rot, corrode or warp, nor will it absorb moisture. Tests have shown that it can also stand up to wind gusts of up to 203 miles per hour.
Environmentally Friendly
Since it’s so tough, fiberglass will naturally last longer than most other options, which means there’s less need for manufactured materials in the long run. In the short term, it’s more energy efficient, because it expands at the same rate as glass, which means it holds seals longer. It’s also made out of partially recycled materials, and since there’s no need for painting, sanding or staining, you won’t need to deal with disposing of left over paint.
Appearance
You don’t need to sacrifice looks for the above qualities, either. Fiberglass windows are available in a wide variety of styles and colors. If you love the look of wood, you can also get wood veneers for your interior. The view out of these windows will also be grander. Since it’s so strong, its profiles are slimmer, which means there’s more room for glass.
When shopping around for your new windows, take a look at what fiberglass has to offer you. Window Outfitters is a trusted contractor which offers fiberglass windows by Comfortline, Armaclad and Pella.
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