06-12-2012, 02:29 PM
ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES OF FIBERGLASS
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Insulation
Fiberglass is the best insulating material .It is made from a simple polymer that is reinforced with thin strands of pulled glass and air is trapped inside.
Sound Insulation
It is a great sound insulator. Closed windows and the appropriate glass in place, you will not be subjected to loud sounds outside your home.
Condensation
Because the insulation of fiberglass is so effective, and because the temperature outside will not warm or cool the actual fiberglass in the window itself, excess condensation will not form in your home in any weather.
Desired Shaped Molding
Fiberglass can be sprayed into a mold, allowing the manufacturer to offer many different hull shapes
Strength and Durability
Fiberglass, unlike vinyl, wood and metal will not warp, crack, rot or bow. It's high tensile strength resists warping and twisting.
Fiberglass expands and contracts at similar rate as glass.
It has more than 50 years life
Energy Costs
For all these reasons and more, the most important benefit you will gain from having fiberglass windows is the savings from your energy bills. It is estimated that on average, the difference in energy costs between fiberglass windows and any other type of window is 20 - 40%. Find out more about how fiberglass is energy-efficient.