Fiberglass Fenestration Comes into its Own
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It used to be that wood windows were virtually ubiquitous, but technological advances have generated a multitude of alternatives with added benefits. Developed in the late 1980ss to meet demand for lower maintenance and higher performance, fiberglass windows a re now gaining traction nationwide. The AAMA/WDMA 2009/2010 U.S. Industry Market Studies show that while demand for all types of w indow units dropped a staggering 44.8 percent during the 2005 to 2009 peak-to-trough economic downturn, market share for fiberglas
Objectives
- Describe the sustainable aspects of fiberglass.
- Compare fiberglassframes to other frame materials in terms of life cycle considerations.
- Explain how fiberglass windows support green building goals.
- Specify an effective fiberglass window.
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