Fibrex by Anderson Windows

Engineering New, Sustainable Solutions

In 1993, Andersen finished development of the revolutionary and highly sustainable Fibrex^® material with its now wholly-owned subsidiary, Aspen Research Corporation. Fibrex material is a patented composite made of reclaimed wood fiber from Andersen manufacturing operations and a special thermoplastic polymer, some of which is also reclaimed.

Fibrex combines the strength and durability of wood with the maintenance ease of vinyl. It is a technology that is leveraged across Andersen Corporation’s product portfolio.

I have seen this window and it fits into the green building category very well. Anderson uses 40% recycled wood and plastic from its window manufacturing plant. I was excited to see this product come into the market. But then I found out it has elevation restrictions and is only available in the south west.

So for the people in the south west here are some of the benefits.

Fibrex and Sustainability

Andersen Corporation became the first and only Green Seal^® Certified window manufacturer in large part due to the environmental benefits of how we make Fibrex. But did you know that the sustainability of Fibrex extends to the home as well?

• Insulation
  Because of its superior thermal insulating properties, Fibrex can help reduce heating and cooling requirements.
• Durability
  The thermoplastic polymer in Fibrex resists rot, decay, and fungal growth, ensuring a longer lifetime and reducing manufacturing demand. Warranted not to flake, blister, peel, pit or corrode.
• VOC Reduction
  Fibrex also helps reduce VOC emissions, since no wood preservative treatment or painting is required.

It is great to see new innovative products come onto the market and I like the green and sustainable approach that Anderson is taking but wished it was available in more areas.

This information came from Anderson Website at Anderson Windows.com