[MassHistPres] Fibrex/Renewal Windows

[Dennis De Witt]

They are insulating glass.  They WILL fail.  Adding up the per unit  
cost and the relative heat savings, over both the short run and the  
long run the owner would be better off economically with Harvey Tru  
Channel storms.

Dennis De Witt
Brookline


On Aug 13, 2008, at 10:48 AM, Smiledge, Lynn W wrote:

> Does anyone have experience with "Renewal" brand windows by  
> Andersen? They're made of a plastic polymer/wood fill material  
> called Fibrex; the salesperson claimed that the windows are gaining  
> acceptance in historic districts. They are paintable and available  
> with divided lights. The warranty is only 20 years, which should  
> concern homeowners.
>
> Lynn Smiledge, Historic Planner
> Dept. of Economic & Community Development
> City of Methuen
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> Methuen, MA 01844
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