People thinking about replacing their windows in the Minneapolis home or business most likely think they have two main options: real wood or vinyl. After all, those are the types of window frames you hear about most often. But we’d like you to consider a third window material that doesn’t get as much attention: fiberglass. And in particular, fiberglass windows from a Minnesota company, Marvin.
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One thing we especially love about fiberglass window frames is that due to their strength, the frames themselves can be manufactured much slimmer than comparable window frames from other materials such as wood or vinyl. While this can be an aesthetic plus, thinner window frames mean more sunlight comes in through a window opening. So during the day you’ll be turning on your lights less! That in itself represents potential energy savings that are often overlooked when comparing the energy efficiency of similar windows.
Another thing that is particularly important to us and those who are concerned about resources is that fiberglass is considered a ‘green’ product, being manufactured from a large amount of sustainable materials. Did you know the main component is sand? (And there’s lots of that around the world, with new sand being continually produced by water movement.) That’s right – sand. Silica sand is melted and extruded into glass fibers, creating a strong product.
And no window stands up better to Minneapolis climate than fiberglass. The manufacturing process creates a strong window frame that resists both extreme heat and cold, and here in the Twin Cities we get both. Experts agree that the best windows for both hot and cold climates are those that resist changes in temperature as well as those with excellent energy efficiency. Marvin fiberglass windows deliver on both.
If you’d like to learn more about how fiberglass replacement windows from Marvin can add value to your home while reducing your energy use, please contact us today for a no-obligation appointment. We’re proud to be a Marvin Authorized Replacement Contractor for the Minneapolis area.
Window Outfitters is a premier Window Replacement, doors, siding contractor and installer. As Contractor in the St Paul, Minneapolis, (Twin Cities) Minnesota (MN) metro, we proudly serve, but are not limited to, the following areas: Minneapolis Energy Efficient Vinyl Windows, Replacement Window Contractors Minnesota, Burnsville, Apple Valley, Lakeville, Savage, Bloomington, Edina, Richfield, Eagan, St Paul, Hastings, Minnetonka, Plymouth, Maple Grove, Eden Prairie, Farmington MN, Chaska, Shakopee, Chanhassen, Victoria, Mendota Heights Anderson Windows Minneapolis, Marvin Windows Minneapolis.
