Milgard Fiberglass Windows Offer Alternative to Vinyl and WoodMilgard vinyl windowsThough vinyl windows dominate the replacement, remodel, and new construction markets, fiberglass windows have carved out a niche for themselves. 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. 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. '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.

They also offer a variety of finishing touches such as interior wood graining and numerous grille and divided light options. 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. Fiberglass manufacturers claim the products will maintain their rigidity even in extreme temperature changes, while vinyl can lose its form under extreme heat. 'They perform the same whether it's 90 below freezing or 90 degrees,' Mildenberger says. Courtesy Gorell Windows and DoorsGorell Windows & Doors. 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.

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Insulfil foam-filled master frame extrusions and PPG's Intercept warm-edge spacer system combine to provide energy efficiency. The series is available in sloped-sill double-hung tilt-sash, two- and three-light lift out slider, and picture window styles.

Matching hinged and sliding patio doors. Warranty: Lifetime Limited. Pella Impervia. This is Pella's fiberglass window that offers good durability with aesthetics that.

Energy Star qualified laminated Armor Glass is also available. (800) 946-7355. Courtesy Kolbe and KolbeKolbe & Kolbe. The Sterling Double Hung wood window conceals all vinyl parts by completely hiding the jamb liner, block and tackle balances, and hardware grooves. A multifunctional sash lock incorporates a dual-positioning tilt lever and eliminates extra latches on the window sash.

The window comes in an all-wood version in a wide variety of wood species, such as oak, maple, mahogany and Douglas fir, and also comes in an aluminum-clad version available in 22 exterior colors. (800) 955-8177.