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STIFFNESS
1,200,000 1,213,000
STABLE & PREDICTABLE

Fibrex material is twice as stiff as vinyl. This Average modulus 800,000
®
strength makes it a better choice over time. 807,600

400,000
385,800
Fibrex ® Vinyl Pine
Material

THERMAL EXPANSION
DURABLE & RELIABLE 4.0

All materials expand and contract when 3.0 3.42
exposed to extreme temperatures. In these 2.0
types of conditions, Fibrex material performs In/In ºF x 10 -5 1.57
twice as well as vinyl, which can bow and 1.0 .25 1.18
crack over time. 0
Fibrex ® Vinyl Pine Aluminum
Material

AN EXCELLENT INSULATOR THERMAL CONDUCTIVITY 92.00

The built-in thermal qualities of Fibrex material 1.2
mean that less heat and cold get transferred 0.9
through the unit into your customers’ homes. BTU/hr. ft.ºF
As an insulator, it’s on par with vinyl and is far 0.6
superior to aluminum. 0.3 .13 .10 .07
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Fibrex ® Vinyl Pine Aluminum
Material

MOISTURE-RESISTANT 50 DECAY OF MATERIALS
% Weight loss due to decay
Because Fibrex material combines wood 40 50%
fi ber and a special polymer formula, water
has a tough time penetrating. The result is 30
an increased resistance to rot. 20
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10%
0%
0%
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Fibrex ® Vinyl Treated Untreated
Material Pine Pine

HEAT-RESISTANT

Designed to withstand direct sunlight, Fibrex material can withstand temperatures in excess of 160˚F, even in dark colors.

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