Throughout 2012, the US was witness to 11 billion dollars in extreme weather and climate events according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s National Climate Data Center. Just seven of those alone were tornadoes or other severe weather happenings throughout the spring and summer months. These storms brought a lot of extreme weather conditions with them such as rain, hail, and wind.
When the time comes to prepare your home and stay safe, choosing the highest quality, most durable building materials is essential. Ultrex is a material – proprietary fiberglass – developed by Marvin. This fiberglass is available exclusively through products like Apex Siding, Infinity Windows, and Integrity Windows and Doors. Most people associate Marvin with windows and doors, but they also produce this fiberglass siding product that provides unsurpassed quality, is long lasting, and is tough.
Two of the most common building materials for houses are vinyl and vinyl wood composites. These materials are usually comparatively expensive, so they are the most common materials used for siding, doors and windows. However, they can be susceptible to deformation due to the fluctuation in weather conditions. Vinyl tends to degrade from UV light rays, which can cause the vinyl to crack, chalk and fade. Another material that is often times used is aluminum, which is not very energy-efficient and can be costly in the long run.
The new material Ultrex is getting great reviews – not only is it eight times stronger than vinyl but it is also three times stronger than vinyl-wood composites. One small inch of this material is able to hold up to 34,000 pounds. There is a lot that can go wrong when it comes to a house settling throughout the years – when you use Ultrex it is able to stay true and resists any type of sagging. Windows made from Ultrex are able to be built with stronger, thinner frames to provide more open windows.
It is a durable material that will stay stable, no matter what the temperature conditions are. It is even certified, unlike other materials when it comes to durability through the American Architectural Manufacturers Association. The low maintenance finish is able to be painted over without removing the warranty when you do so. Homes with Ultrex Apex products are able to maintain heat throughout the winter and cooler in the summer months. Ultrex expands the same rate as glass would, which means the seal remains tight and will not leak with rainy weather or condensation. Ultrex is not only energy-efficient, but it is just about indestructible, stable, very strong, and one of the best building materials you can have on your home.
Window Outfitters proudly installs Apex fiberglass siding by Marvin, a Minnesota-based company. This fiberglass siding company provides the ultimate in quality with warranties that last. Our siding installers in Minneapolis provide the best in service that will not let you down when it comes to having your new siding put on. Check us out today. Wonder if fiberglass siding could be right for your Minneapolis home? Give us a call.
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