Integrity windows are made from Ultrex, a pultruded fiberglass material that is impervious to heat, cold, and pressure, says the maker. Energy Star qualified laminated Armor Glass is also available. The series is available in sloped-sill double-hung tilt-sash, two- and three-light lift out slider, and picture window styles. Insulfil foam-filled master frame extrusions and PPG's Intercept warm-edge spacer system combine to provide energy efficiency. Aluminum-reinforced interlocking meeting rails, ergonomically designed push-button ventilation latches, and 12-point fusion welded sashes and frames provide enhanced security on 5200 Series vinyl windows. The doors and windows are available in white or almond. The windows and doors feature impact-resistant laminated glass, plus an air space and a third piece of glass for insulation. WinGuard Impact-Resistant Windows and Doors are now available with vinyl frames that meet International Building Code Standards for air and water infiltration, as well as structural and large-missile impact tests. Both models come in five exterior colors and with interior treatments of either prefinished white or clear vertical-grain Douglas fir. Available in custom and standard sizes, the fiberglass Ultra and WoodClad double-hung tilt sash window features top and bottom tilt-in sashes for easy cleaning and comes standard with SunCoat low-E glass. Its automatic locking action can be manually overridden, and an inconspicuous indicator notch, which can only be seen from inside, shows the lock's status. Now available on the Summit window collection, the WEN-Lock is an upgraded lock that features an ergonomic design with an oversized button, which allows those with limited mobility to use it easily. A number of glazing and grille options are available. Available in single-hung, sliding, and fixed styles, the windows come standard with low-E glass in a white powder-coat finish that can be painted. Made from Duracast, a five-layer fiberglass material, Impervia windows resist extreme heat and cold, corrosion, moisture, scratching, denting, and impact. "They perform the same whether it's 90 below freezing or 90 degrees," Mildenberger says. Fiberglass manufacturers claim the products will maintain their rigidity even in extreme temperature changes, while vinyl can lose its form under extreme heat. They install the same as other windows and unlike vinyl, fiberglass can be painted.What's more, fiberglass windows can be used in every type of climate, from cold and harsh to hot and steamy. They also offer a variety of finishing touches such as interior wood graining and numerous grille and divided light options. "It's becoming a pretty solid and available product type."Milgard's Ultra, Pella's Impervia, and Marvin's Integrity and Infinity fiberglass windows are offered with many of the same glass options as vinyl windows, in many of the same styles. But, "we're seeing other competitors come out with fiberglass products, because the wood and building industries recognize that fiberglass is a superior material to use for building," says Brian Mildenberger, product specialist for Milgard Windows' Ultra Series fiberglass windows. Both their durability and their close resemblance to wood make them an attractive higher-end alternative to vinyl and a comparable one to wood windows.Fiberglass resists rotting, warping, and cracking, and manufacturers say that it provides a maintenance-free product that is more energy efficient than aluminum and stronger than vinyl.Less than a handful of manufacturers currently offer fiberglass windows, including Milgard Windows, Pella, and Marvin Windows. Though vinyl windows dominate the replacement, remodel, and new construction markets, fiberglass windows have carved out a niche for themselves. Milgard Fiberglass Windows Offer Alternative to Vinyl and Wood
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