A homeowner planning on buying wood or vinyl windows for an upcoming window replacement project may be missing out on the benefits that only Fibrex® material can provide. Renewal by Andersen® of Phoenix would like to share what makes Fibrex the very best in window frame materials.
What Is Fibrex?
Fibrex is the product of the research conducted by our parent company, Andersen Corporation. They realized early that the materials at the time – wood, vinyl and aluminum – were far from the ideal replacement window material. Aluminum allows too much heat loss because of its conductivity; vinyl has low-maintenance properties but isn’t as durable, and it has limited color options; wood was closest to the ideal, but it’s not a sustainable resource, and is inherently vulnerable to temperature changes.
Research and development for a new and better material began in 1958, culminating in Fibrex material being patented in 1991. When Renewal by Andersen was founded as Andersen’s full-service window replacement division, it wasn’t luck or a lack of other options that made Fibrex our de facto window frame material. It was just common sense, as it has since developed into what is perhaps the best material for the job.
Combining Strength and Beauty
As a composite made of wood fibers and polymer, Fibrex combines the best qualities of both wood and vinyl. Fibrex frames are exceptionally strong, as the molecules expand and contract uniformly according to outside temperatures, so they don’t warp or crack. The material’s inherent strength also lets us build narrower frames and sashes, allowing for bigger glass areas without compromising performance.
All Renewal by Andersen replacement windows are custom-built. The Fibrex frames are extruded and built into any shape and size that your window replacement project requires. The factory-applied colors and finishes – including stainable interior pine, oak and maple options – are warrantied not to bubble, peel or crack. You also have the option of choosing different interior and exterior colors to match your existing color palette. Fibrex frames allow you to have the most beautiful windows exactly as you want them – and they’ll stay that way for a long time.
In addition to these features, our Fibrex window replacement frames feature exceptional energy efficiency and require virtually no maintenance. If you would like to learn more about Fibrex windows, call Renewal by Andersen of Phoenix today at (602) 562-1176 or fill out our contact form to schedule a free in-home, no-obligation estimate. We serve many areas in and near Phoenix, AZ.