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Using fiberglass for a window frame material is, in some cases, preferable
to other window frame materials like wood, vinyl, or metal. Wood, the once
ubiquitous window framing material, becomes less common as inexpensive
alternatives become more common.
Fiberglass is a durable and long lasting window framing material that can
be painted. Fiberglass provides the strongest window material – about 3
times stronger than aluminum and about 9 times stronger than vinyl.
Fiberglass window frames are produced similarly to vinyl, however where
vinyl is extruded (or pushed) through a form to process, fiberglass is
pultruded (or pulled) to create the similar form.
Fiberglass frames use less mass in manufacturing, leading to a lower
conductivity and thereby higher energy efficiency. The low embodied energy
and long life of the windows also contributes to increased efficiency over
the life of the window. Fiberglass essentially does not conduct heat or
cold, increasing efficiency. Quality fiberglass frames are composed of at
least 60% glass, an easily recyclable material. The high glass content
makes for a very tough product. It also means the expansion and
contraction rates of both the window panes and the frames are similar,
increasing the life of the window unit’s seals and materials.
Installation is made easier by the fact that with fiberglass frames, the
frames do not twist or warp during installation. This ensures the frames
stay square – a common problem during installation with other types. The
greatest drawback is likely to be the premium pricing which is around
10-30% above a mid-grade vinyl product. As efficiencies grow in the
industry this premium is expected to decrease, making it a more
competitive choice. As the competition heats up, the alternatives will
become more readily available.
Fiberglass windows are practically maintenance-free. They take paint
easily, in a large selection of colors, do not warp, crack, rot, or
corrode, and are very strong.
Ultra™, as the name implies, is the ultimate window frame material. Ultra
fiberglass windows combine a traditional wood-frame profile with the
strength, stability and zero maintenance of fiberglass. Our Ultra series
withstands the harsher sides of Mother Nature like no other window, yet
look like painted wood. You get all the beauty, but none of the
maintenance.
You can order our fiberglass windows in seven baked-on standard exterior
colors. A wide selection of hardware and grid options is available.
Milgard
Fiberglass itself is nothing new. It's been floating boats
and adding strength to ladders for years. But until
recently, the complex profiles required for window designs
such as bay windows have been impossible to
attain with fiberglass. Milgard's R&D team faced this
challenge and engineered a window and door system that's
impervious to water, cold, heat, insects, salt air and
ultraviolet rays. The end result:
energy efficient fiberglass windows and
doors that maintain their beauty in every season, in any
climate.
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