Currently, two of the most popular window materials are vinyl and fiberglass. Both are strong, durable, easy to maintain and water-resistant materials, more efficient than wood, but fiberglass offers the most variety in terms of appearance, being easier to integrate into your home renovation plans.
Fiberglass window frames are thin, which allows a larger glazed surface, so more natural light in the room. In addition, fiberglass is paintable and can even be textured to look like real wood.
When it comes to strength, fiberglass windows are unbeatable. They do not rot or degrade due to moisture or insect attacks, such as wooden windows, they require very little maintenance and will protect your home for more than 50 years. Fiberglass is even stronger than vinyl, better withstanding deformation and cracking, even in extreme weather conditions.
Fiberglass windows and Milgard windows Denver area are an excellent addition to a home that wants to be as energy efficient as possible, because they are good insulators, limiting the air transfer between the interior and the exterior environments. As a general rule, fiberglass windows are up to 15% more energy efficient than vinyl windows. In addition, they are sound proof, a very important aspect if you live in an urban agglomeration or near a highway.
