Window warping is one of the most common causes of drafts and leaks. A warped window can also be difficult to operate because of friction, and gaps along the frame can affect your window’s overall appearance. It’s a good thing that you can get your hands on warp-free windows if you choose installation windows with Fibrex® frames.
Fibrex – Polymer and Fibers
Fibrex is a high-quality window frame material that is composed of durable polymers reinforced with cellulose-based fibers (usually from reclaimed wood). As a result, this frame material combines the strengths of vinyl windows and wood windows while also getting rid of either option’s greatest weaknesses.
Minimal Thermal Distortion
Thermal distortion refers to the window’s ability to resist getting distorted by constant expansion and contraction caused by changes in temperatures. This problem is especially common in vinyl and metal frame windows. Window replacement experts say that Fibrex frame windows are less likely to show signs of thermal distortion even years after they were installed.
Better Water Resistance
Aside from being tough like wood frames, Fibrex frame windows are not vulnerable to prolonged exposure to water. This means that Fibrex frame windows do not rot or swell, unlike most wood frame window options. This also helps lower the amount of maintenance needed to keep your new windows in good shape.
Better Durability
A window with a Fibrex frame is less likely to crack or even dent or warp because of impact damage. This balance between structural strength and flexibility makes Fibrex frame windows more capable of surviving hail storms and damage caused by windborne debris. Fibrex also works well for specialty windows because the improved structural strength is more suitable for their non-standard frame dimensions.
Get Fibrex-frame windows and avoid warping issues with help from our specialists. Renewal by Andersen® of Spokane is the leading window contractor in Spokane, WA. You can call us at (509) 316-0680 or fill out this contact form to request a quote.