Fiberglass Clad Wood Windows

Durability and energy efficiency.

Fiberglass clad wood windows.

Pella s fiberglass windows are made of the strongest most durable material available in windows. The architect series is an aluminum clad wood window with exceptional beauty. No longer plain jane vinyl look alikes fiberglass windows have undergone big changes in key areas. The integrity series has a fiberglass frame with wood adhered to the interior which would seem to make it far less likely to have rot issues.

Ultra series custom fiberglass windows are heat and cold resistant durable and low maintenance. Previously known as integrity wood ultrex the marvin elevate collection balances beautiful design and superior strength with carefully chosen features and options. We use it to keep exteriors maintenance free and combine it with beautiful wood interiors. The frame expands and contracts at approximately the same rate as the insulated glass it holds putting less stress on the seals for a clear view.

Marvin is the leader in fiberglass which outlasts vinyl windows by 38. A clad wood window still has a wood frame and if moisture gets behind the cladding it will rot. The cost of installing a single vinyl window 700 to 800 compared to 900 to 1 100 for one fiberglass window. 17 our patented low maintenance fiberglass is scratch resistant and can withstand extreme heat and subzero cold temperatures so you can trust our fiberglass windows to perform in your home.

Both vinyl and fiberglass windows are cheaper than wood but of the two vinyl is the less expensive alternative. The interior parts are wood while the exterior frame is a composite of ground wood and vinyl. Warm wood interiors can blend in or stand out while fiberglass exteriors provide strength and durability for any climate. Fiberglass is a tough weather resistant material.

1 life cycle assessment of windows for the north american residential market. Its price is comparable to that of a wood window clad in aluminum. Marvin s wood clad windows offer exceptional insulation. Vinyl windows are roughly 10 to 30 percent cheaper to buy and install.

Marvin s wood clad windows offer homeowners incredible features. The combination of these materials make our windows and doors rigid yet lightweight for easy operation. Case study by. Vinyl provides the best heat and sound insulation of all window types and genuine wood window frames are a natural insulator.

Here are just a few. 1 our pultruded fiberglass remains stable in extreme temperatures and expands at nearly the same rate as glass so elevate windows stay strong and true even in harsh conditions.