Back in the old days, windows were made mostly of either wood or metal. Although they looked nice, they needed a lot of attention in order to keep them safe from outside conditions. For instance, although metal windows were really resistant, they often caused condensation problems.
Vinyl windows appeared in the mid-1900s. They were pretty simple and required very little maintenance. However, vinyl windows were not the toughest or the warmest types of windows. Natural resins could be paired up with polyurethane, epoxy, phenolic, and other types of synthetic resins. In 1999, Fibex was introduced on the market, which was a series of profiles that were made of fiberglass.
The real change happened when someone thought of mixing up wood windows with vinyl ones. Composite windows are a mixture of wood and fiberglass. Wood is good for the natural look, whereas fiberglass is excellent in terms of durability.
Composite windows are stylish and resistant, so that they can be truly regarded as a combination of the traditional, wooden frames, with latest technology, low-maintenance options.
At any rate, we have to mention the fact that composite windows keep evolving nowadays. They are always improving their insulation features, saving the day with style, grace and strength. Discussing your options with DMD Window & Door can be very beneficial in helping you make an informed decision for your home window replacement project.
