As Old Man Winter and his partner Jack Frost plot together to assure a chilling winter season, I can almost hear them laugh as they hurl blustery winds and snowballs at my windows. I’ve spoken to neighbors that have fiberglass windows and they say they haven’t had any issues with the co-conspired companions this season. So, why are they just ganging up on me? I’d like to assume that the windows in my home are of good quality with it being a newer house, but perhaps it’s time for me to rethink the importance of having Energy Star windows.
Kenny Brown with Marvin Windows of St. Louis, MO, puts this in perspective by explaining reasons to not use cheap building products when building the exterior of your home which takes a lot of abuse from Mother Nature. Kenny says, “We have replaced many windows that have only been in homes for five years or so. That being said, it would be wise to use proven energy efficient materials in places that face external elements.” So, just what is an example of a proven material that can aid me in combatting winter predators? Fiberglass windows.
Fiberglass is one of the greenest building materials in the industry and Marvin Windows was one of the 1st to develop fiberglass as window and door material. The material is 8 times stronger than vinyl and 2 times stronger than steel. It is non-corrosive and non-conductive and can resist heat distortion up to temperatures of 350 degrees Fahrenheit. (I guess that will come in handy when summer gets here.)
Ultrex is a term that pops up when Marvin Windows’ fiberglass replacement windows are mention. Ultrex is a new Marvin Windows product. Kenny says, “The stability of the Ultrex material virtually eliminates the movement between glass and frame allowing the glass to maintain its designed performance levels. In addition, because of the stability and the process used to add color to the the Ultrex material, the color retention of the Ultrex will be much longer than other window materials. This means longer life and less maintenance.”
What Makes FiberGlass Replacement Windows Green?
Ultrex contains 10% recycled materials including silica sand which is an abundant material resource and it requires 39% less energy to produce than vinyl. In addition, Ultrex does not emit harmful environmental gas.
Marvin Windows, has over 200 years experience in the business and meets or exceeds Federal Energy Star guidelines and uses quality materials with plenty of design choices. The company says it is “dedicated to producing an energy efficient product in ways that will support a greener future.”
When shopping for a company that provides fiberglass replacement windows, be sure to explore their reputation. This is an important decision for the structure of your home but it is equally important to the health of our environment.
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