What is Fibrex®?
The Advantages of Fibrex® Material
Renewal by Andersen’s exclusive Fibrex® material offers a wide range of advantages over more traditional frame materials like wood, aluminum, or vinyl. It also allows us to craft beautiful and eye-catching window frames, giving you more glass area and a bigger view of the outdoors. Here are the main benefits of having a window that’s built with Fibrex® material:
Low Maintenance
Since Fibrex® windows won’t rot or decay, they are less susceptible to mold damage. This means there’s no need for them to be re-scraped or repainted. But depending on your preference, you can still have your Fibrex® window frames painted.
Great Insulation
Fibrex® has one of the best thermal insulating properties on the market. Combined with Andersen’s High-Performance™ Low-E4® glass, Fibrex® effectively retains heat in your home during the cold winter months, helping you save money on energy bills. Additionally, it excels at noise reduction, outperforming vinyl in creating a quieter living space.
Better Sustainability & Energy Efficiency
Fibrex® is composed of 40% reclaimed wood fiber, most of which is recycled from Andersen Corporation’s wood-window manufacturing facilities. This makes it an extremely sustainable material – and the advanced makeup and durability of Fibrex® allows it to be far more energy efficient than wood. Unlike wood, it does not crack or warp, which prevents the escape of costly heating and cooling energy.
How Does Fibrex®
Compare to Other Materials?
• Insulates 700 times better than aluminum
• Reduces VOC (Volatile Organic Compound) emissions since no wood preservatives are used
• Unlike wood and vinyl, it retains its stability and rigidity in all climates