Fabulous Fiberglass Windows, Part 3: Anderson

In the third part of our series on fabulous fiberglass windows, we’re shifting our focus to the Anderson brand. In case you missed them, Part 1 focused on Pella fiberglass windows, and Part 2 was all about Marvin fiberglass windows. Being a fully certified and licensed window contractor in Madison, WI, Legacy Exteriors has the benefit of working with the top window brands in the nation — all backed with exceptional warranties — and Anderson is no exception. Anderson is a brand that’s been around for over a century, pioneering new products and setting high standards in the industry, and many Dane County homeowners choose Anderson for their replacement windows. With Anderson, protection and durability are key elements in their design and production process. And as with the other fiberglass window brands we install, Anderson’s fiberglass windows are weather-resistant, durable, energy-efficient — and virtually maintenance free. They’re made with fiberglass on the outside — providing excellent protection against the cold, heat and elements. And Anderson fiberglass windows are made with natural wood interiors that are

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Fabulous Fiberglass Windows, Part 2: Marvin

Fiberglass windows are beautiful to behold, and they’re tough enough to stand up to Wisconsin weather, year round. They also have a slimmer profile than wood or vinyl windows, for a better outside view. Some of their benefits include the fact that they’re waterproof, unaffected by temperature — and deliver approximately 8X the strength of vinyl. Thus far in our fiberglass windows series, we’ve covered Pella fiberglass windows. In this installment, we shift our attention to Marvin’s line of fiberglass windows. But first, let’s review the two types of fiberglass that Marvin utilizes in their windows so you have a better understanding of which is best for your home, and your budget. Ultrex® Fiberglass & High-Density Fiberglass Over 25 years ago, Marvin launched Ultrex Fiberglass for use with windows and doors. Since then, they’ve advanced their technology and added a High-Density Fiberglass offering that’s stronger than Ultrex. That said, both types of Marvin fiberglass provide outstanding durability, energy efficiency and strength.  Ultrex Fiberglass is utilized for the exterior of Marvin’s Elevate fiberglass windows and doors,

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Fabulous Fiberglass Windows, Part 1: Pella

Pella’s Impervia fiberglass window line is a favorite among Dane County residents. In fact, it’s one of our favorites, too. Fiberglass is a material that’s used for many products — including bridges and boats — because of its durability and strength. This makes it a natural choice as a material for windows. Pella offers a proprietary fiberglass material for their windows, and it’s the strongest material you can choose for your replacement windows Let’s take a look at the benefits of these windows, before taking a peek at window styles and colors … Dependable Durability & Strength Pella’s fiberglass windows are resistant to dents, bends and breaks. In addition, they have virtually zero expansion and contraction, which improves energy efficiency and reduces risk of seal failure. Simply put, these fiberglass windows deliver long-term stability and operation. They’re Virtually Maintenance Free Pella’s fiberglass windows won’t rot or corrode. In addition, fiberglass is a material that’s naturally resistant to water and insects. The need to paint your windows has been eliminated, as fiberglass also resists fading, chipping

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Five Fantastic Facts about Fiberglass Windows

Fiberglass windows are amazing. Their benefits go much deeper than aesthetic appeal and energy efficiency, which is why we’d like to share five fantastic facts about fiberglass windows, as well as a bit of information regarding the top three fiberglass window brands we work with.  There’s no shortage of companies selling fiberglass windows in the Madison, WI, area, so before we get started with the benefits of the windows themselves, we’d like to mention the importance of a benefit not directly related to the windows — and that’s the windows contractor you choose to hire for the job. No matter which company you choose, make sure they are a local, licensed window contractor. As we talked about in a recent Beyond the Studs episode, installation errors can cause all kinds of problems with replacement windows. Inquiring about window warranties is also suggested, as this is also a determining factor in who you should work with and what window brand to have installed. OK, so on to five (plus a couple of extra) benefits of fiberglass

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