Fibrex® Material

Engineering New, Sustainable Solutions

In 1993, Andersen finished development of the revolutionary and highly sustainable Fibrex^® material with its now wholly-owned subsidiary, Aspen Research Corporation. Fibrex material is a patented composite made of reclaimed wood fiber from Andersen manufacturing operations and a special thermoplastic polymer, some of which is also reclaimed.

Fibrex combines the strength and durability of wood with the maintenance ease of vinyl. It is a technology that is leveraged across Andersen Corporation’s product portfolio.

Fibrex and Sustainability

Andersen Corporation became the first and only Green Seal^® Certified window manufacturer in large part due to the environmental benefits of how we make Fibrex. But did you know that the sustainability of Fibrex extends to the home as well?

• Insulation
  Because of its superior thermal insulating properties, Fibrex can help reduce heating and cooling requirements.
• Durability
  The thermoplastic polymer in Fibrex resists rot, decay, and fungal growth, ensuring a longer lifetime and reducing manufacturing demand. Warranted not to flake, blister, peel, pit or corrode.
• VOC Reduction
  Fibrex also helps reduce VOC emissions, since no wood preservative treatment or painting is required.