Thinking Out of the Box With Fibrex®

It isn’t every day that you replace your windows, so you might as well upgrade them when you get the chance. This is also one of the reasons upgrading in kind—for example, from a vinyl window to another vinyl window—is also ill-advised. You would do well to think outside the box and upgrade, preferably to windows with better materials, as your window installation company suggests. 

In addition, wood and vinyl windows are prone to a phenomenon called “warping,” which deforms the window frame when exposed to heat. Here’s why our patented frame, called Fibrex®, is a step above anything else on the market right now.

Composite Material

At Renewal by Andersen® of Rapid City, we believe that sustainability goes a long way in creating a quality product. This is why instead of harvesting fresh lumber, we instead use the wood shavings and other wood-based refuse from our factories and lend them a second life—by mixing them with a proprietary synthetic material to create a composite. We call this Fibrex, and it offers a lot of advantages from your standard vinyl window.

For starters, it doesn’t warp like other materials, because it uses wood as a base, just strengthened with a polymer. Furthermore, it’s immune to moisture damage, ants and termites, and chipping, flaking, or corroding. And it’s better at insulation too—any replacement window contractor knows that heat leakage is one of the homeowner’s biggest enemies.

Proven Strength and Reliability

But don’t just take our word for it. We tested Fibrex rigorously in a well-publicized study for over twenty years. We subjected 10 of our Fibrex windows to extreme temperatures in Minnesota—from frigid winters and scorching summers. The results of the study were astounding: not one of them showed deformation, and they practically operated the same as they were first manufactured two decades ago.

Renewal by Andersen of Rapid City is the area’s premier residential window services provider. The name Andersen is synonymous with windows; learn why we’re the trusted name in the business. Call us today at (605) 307-5574. You can also fill out our contact form to get started. We serve residents of Rapid City, SD, and nearby areas.