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News Release from: Andersen Windows | Subject: Fibrext Windows
Edited by the Buildingtalk Editorial
Team on 31 October 2003
Andersen Launches Woodwright - Fibrex
Windows
Andersen Windows has launched a new window range made from Fibrex, a revolutionary new material with the strength of natural wood and the low maintenance of PVC-u.
The Woodwright sliding sash window is the first of a new generation of made-to-measure windows to use Fibrex - a completely new type of composite made from a patented blend of reclaimed pine wood fibre bonded with a specially formulated thermoplastic polymer With its unique properties, Fibrex not only delivers a strength, rigidity, and thermal performance equal to wood, and a stability superior to wood, but it even has the texture and appearance of natural wood
This article was originally published on Buildingtalk on 31 Mar 2003 at 8.00am (UK)
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The polymer coated fibre is also resistant to flaking, blistering, peeling, cracking and corrosion so that, like PVC-u, there is no need for painting or regular maintenance.
Andersen has used this pioneering technology to create a high performance window with the texture, warmth and traditional narrow profiles of a classic "solid wood" box sash.
The difference is in every detail: Fibrex sashes available in both equal and cottage styles, which tilt inwards for safe and easy cleaning; mortise and tendon-styled joints instead of unsightly welded corners; traditional chamfered check rails; a range of high definition external glazing bar options; and a choice of pine, oak, maple and primed white interior finishes, all adding to the authentic appeal.
Exterior colours include a choice of: white, Sandtone (a neutral beige), Terratone (an earth colour) and forest green to complement the decor, design, or landscape.
"The Woodwright with Fibrex is a significant breakthrough in window technology and design, which will allow house builders to offer their customers high performance, low maintenance products, with the design flexibility and careful detailing associated with traditional wood windows," said Jim Lawrie, Chief Executive of Black Millwork, distributor for Andersen Windows in the UK and Ireland.
With the range available in 99 standard sizes and made-to-measure sizes in 3mm increments, Woodwright is ideal for both new build and refurbishment projects.
As with all Andersen windows and patio doors, the WoodwightT comes with soft coat low E, argon filled double glazing, as standard, and is fully compliant with Part L of the Building Regulations.
Additional glazing options include high performance, reinforced and tinted sun glass.
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