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WHY MATERIALS MATTER

THE MARVIN MATERIALS DIFFERENCE:
ULTREX FIBERGLASS

Choosing the right materials for windows and doors is important when it comes to
long-term appearance and performance. Ultrex , an innovative fiberglass material
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pioneered by Marvin over 20 years ago, was one of the first premium composites
on the market. However, not all composites are created equal.
• Some companies use materials like sawdust and vinyl to produce a composite
material with fundamentally different properties and performance values. But
Ultrex is different. Its material makeup contains a high density of woven fibers
bound by a thermally-set resin that makes it more resistant to pressure and
temperature than vinyl-based composites.
• With such different materials grouped in the composites category, it becomes
important to know what sets them apart.

STRENGTH AND STABILITY OF ULTREX

Ultrex fiberglass is highly impact resistant and more rigid than vinyl and vinyl/wood composites. Issues of
instability and less-than-perfect alignment that can complicate installation—and long-term performance—
are not a concern with Essential collection windows and doors.
The exceptional strength and stability of Ultrex eases installation and establishes a secure, long-lasting fit
that stays square and true, year after year.

PULTRUDED FIBERGLASS PATENTED FINISH
Thin strands of strong glass cables, The patented finishing process Picture windows in Stone White
saturated with compounded resins applies an impermeable and
create a durable material. AAMA 624 verified factory finish.

ULTREX FIBERGLASS: QUITE POSSIBLY

THE PERFECT BUILDING MATERIAL ®

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