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Home : Replacement Windows Comparisons : Fibrex vs Vinyl Fibrex vs Vinyl | Let's Compare And Contrast
Fibrex vs Vinyl how do they stack up against one another? Let's compare and contrast these two (not so) different window materials.
Get Our Recommended Window List Also please consider filling out the free form on our site for 3 quality window price quotes — it’s how we afford to provide free consumer information. We’re not incentivized by ANY company and will help you with ANY questions you might have, and help you navigate ANY bids you receive. That’s our guarantee to you! dane@replacementwindowsreviews.co Fibrex vs Vinyl | How Do They Match Up?What Is Fibrex?Fibrex is a composite material, which simply means that it is comprised of more than one material. The term, fibrex, is owned by the Andersen Corporation and used in their 100 composite series window, as well as in the windows sold by Renewal By Andersen. Fibrex is comprised of vinyl and wood particles (the percentage mix is roughly 70% vinyl and 30% wood (some say sawdust), although it is proprietary so the exact amounts and makeup is intentionally not known).
What Is Vinyl?Vinyl windows are made of PVC or polyvinyl chloride, which is a mixture of chlorine and ethylene. Essentially it is a synthetic plastic that is durable, mold resistant and strong. Early iterations of PVC for windows had some significant issues such as bowing over time or losing shape (melting) in extreme temperatures.
The Bottom Line For ConsumersThere are lots of approaches and subtleties that come up in the discussion of fibrex vs vinyl. As a consumer or homeowner doing research on what material is best, all of this information can throw you down a rabbit hole. That’s why the bottom line for me is this: does the manufacture make a quality product that is strong and holds up over time? This should be the integral question. We look at brands and series year after year and with 100s of reviews and feedback from real homeowners in order to determine what brands make quality products. Ask us for our list -
Want to know more of my favorite window series? Shoot me a quick email and I’m happy to share with you my faves. dane@replacementwindowsreviews.co Related Topics: Window Replacement Prices
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