The Ultrex® Fiberglass Advantage

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Finding windows and doors that have both excellent durability and wide-ranging aesthetic appeal can be hard. For example, wooden window frames have a classic appeal, but require a lot of maintenance to maintain that appeal due to their susceptibility to moisture.

Marvin, a leading window and door manufacturer, uses a fiberglass window material called Ultrex® to strike a balance between aesthetic appeal and durability for its Infinity® line of windows and doors. A&A Services Home Improvement, your go-to company for siding repair in the state, elaborates on what they can do for your home below.

Durability 

Ultrex fiberglass is extremely durable, even by the standards set by the leading brands on the market. A square inch of the material is capable of supporting 41,000 pounds. Plus, it can outlast the more popular window and door frame materials on the market.

Heat- and Cold-Resistant Aesthetic Appeal

Thanks to this durability, Ultrex windows are able to maintain their shape and form even when exposed to extremely high or low temperatures. This same durability helps maintain the window’s aesthetic appeal, which is further enhanced by sleek, narrow frames, greater glass area and intricate profiles mimicking the look of traditional wood.

Ask any homeowner who’s ever needed window or siding repair and they’ll tell you that in addition to extreme temperatures, moisture is a problem for windows, doors and other home components that aren’t adequately protected. Fortunately, with Ultrex windows you won’t have to worry about the myriad of problems stemming from moisture, as fiberglass is impervious to it.

Low-Maintenance 

Due to this same resistance to moisture, windows composed of Ultrex material require less maintenance. This means you’ll be able to save a lot of time, not to mention money, on maintenance costs.

Value for the Money 

Given all of the aforementioned benefits, it’d be fair to say windows and doors made of Ultrex fiberglass can give you exceptional value for your money.

A&A Services Home Improvement offers Marvin windows and doors as well as siding repair services. For inquiries about our premium products, call (978) 219-2343 or fill out this form. We serve homeowners in Peabody, Andover, and Salem, MA. 

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