Fibrex® vs. Wood Windows: Which is the Better Fit for Your Home?

Fibrex® vs. Wood Windows: Which is theView of office of study with black leather chair, elaborate rug, and three large wood-style windows. Better Fit for Your Home?

As a homeowner weighing your options for your window replacement project, it’s easy to be enamored by the appearance of wood windows. Alone, the warm tones of natural wood can make for an exquisite touch to the existing décor of virtually any home’s interior. However, the drawbacks associated with real wood-framed windows are ultimately what deter many homeowners from investing in them. Now, the innovative manufacturer Renewal by Andersen has crafted windows from an exclusive composite material called Fibrex® that provides the same elegant appearance of real wood, while surpassing it in many other facets, such as:

Durability

Due to its porous nature, natural wood tends to absorb moisture. Because of this, house windows with frames made from natural wood often warp over time, which can lead to compromises in the seals. As such, wood windows don’t serve as a viable option in climates where temperature fluctuations are common.

Conversely, Fibrex® is comprised of a 40/60 blend of reclaimed wood fibers and thermoplastic polymer, respectfully—a combination that makes RbA windows impervious to rotting, warping, damage from termites, and other forms of deterioration. And because Fibrex® windows are able to maintain their rigidity over time, they are an ideal option regardless of climate.

Ease of Maintenance

To keep from rotting, wood windows require a great deal of treatment. The perpetual staining and painting of these house windows can grow quite tiresome and costly for homeowners. With replacement windows from Renewal by Andersen, however, colors are infused in the Fibrex® material during the composition process, eliminating the likeliness that flaking, peeling, or corrosion will occur. This means homeowners can spend more time enjoying the look of their Fibrex® windows, as there’s no need for all of the sanding, scraping, and touch-ups that are expected with natural wood windows.

Beauty

There’s no debating that wood windows are among the most aesthetically pleasing options you can select for your home. But as stunning as natural wood windows can be, Fibrex® windows seem to match stride for stride. Available in a wide array of exterior colors and interior stains, these replacement windows can be customized to complement virtually any existing décor and furnishings in the home. What’s more, homeowners have full rein over the grille patterns for their Fibrex® windows.

Fibrex® Windows Are the Clear Choice

While wood windows are undeniably beautiful, their associated risks seem to outweigh the reward. With Fibrex windows standing as the clear favorite, there’s only one thing left for you to do: Find a reputable local window company that can install Fibrex windows at your home. Fortunately, homeowners in Green Bay and the surrounding areas don’t have to look very far for such a company.

As a proud Renewal by Andersen subsidiary, RBA of Greater Wisconsin carries Fibrex® windows in all of the most popular window styles. Our team of certified master craftsmen are well-versed in RbA installation practices and hold themselves to the highest of standards. If you’re a homeowner in the Green Bay area and would like to learn more about the many benefits Fibrex® windows yield, contact us today.

Hear From Our Customers

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Appleton, WI

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Green Bay, WI

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