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PULTRUDED FIBERGLASS
Q U I TE P OSS I B LY
THE P ERFE C T
B U I LD I NG MATER I AL
B u i lt to P e r f o r m
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FROM SUSAN MARVIN:
“At Integrity® from Marvin® Windows and Doors, we didn’t join the fiberglass windows and doors industry – we pioneered it. In
1994, Integrity was born from The Marvin Companies’ century-long heritage of service, craftsmanship and quality with a focus on
all-out performance.”
Integrity windows and doors are made with Ultrex®, a pultruded fiberglass we’ve patented that outperforms and
outlasts vinyl, roll-form aluminum and vinyl/wood composites. We use Ultrex and our proprietary pultrusion
process to manufacture high-demand windows and doors that endure all elements without showing age or wear.
Though we are dedicated to leading the way in innovation, we never forget the cornerstones of our business.
We are highly selective in choosing our business partners – including independently-owned dealers and
distributors – to ensure our customers have the best experience possible. We use an efficient manufacturing
and delivery system so our products are received when expected. We create products to be easily installed and
operable with virtually no maintenance required.
Our values and work ethic are forged by the communities where we’re proud to make our quality products.
When you choose Integrity windows and doors, you support a small-town, family-owned and operated company
with deep roots in the community; some Marvin employees are fourth-generation, following the family tradition.
We share profits with our employees; we support our communities; we treat out dealers and customers fairly and
with respect.
At Integrity, we believe it is essential to live up to our name.
T h e m at e r i a l yo u c h o o s e
f o r yo u r w i n d ow s a n d d o o r s
w i l l h av e r a m i f i c at i o n s fa r i n to t h e f u t u r e .
Your window and door choice affects your energy efficiency, the security of your home, even the quality of your
life. It’s not a decision that should be made lightly. Our advice? Study the facts and choose wisely.
Vinyl & Vinyl/wood composite (FIBREX ®)
Vinyl is not very strong. It has a high rate of expansion and contraction
and can get soft and brittle with changing temperatures. This can lead
to sagging headers, seal failures, stress cracks and poor operation.
Vinyl/wood composites are 60% vinyl infused with wood fibers and
struggle from the same durability and performance issues as their vinyl
counterparts.
Ultrex® PULTRUDED FIBERGLASS
Integrity windows and doors are built with Ultrex, a highly durable,
state-of-the-art, patented, pultruded fiberglass material that significantly
outlasts and outperforms vinyl and vinyl/wood composites in virtually
every way. This pioneering technology benefits from 20 years of proven
performance in the field.
“
Fiberglass windows have a 38% longer useful life expectancy than vinyl.
-“Life cycle assessment of windows for the North American residential market: Case Study”
by the University of British Columbia, Scandinavian Journal of Forest Research, 2008.
”
TOUGH . Lo n g - l a s t i n g.
U n b l e m i s h e d.
J u s t l i k e t h e r e p u tat i o n s o f t h e co n t r ac to r s ,
b u i l d e r s , a n d a r c h i t e c t s w h o u s e i t.
8X
STRONGER
THAN VINYL
THE
STRENGTH
OF
STEEL
20
YEARS OF
ADVANCED
FIBERGLASS
EXPERTISE
P ULTRUDED F I B ERGLASS . I T ’ S WHAT TOUGH I S MADE OUT OF.
Pultruded fiberglass has an amazing strength-to-weight ratio, which is one of the reasons why it’s
the material of choice for boats*, bridges, guard rails, and ladders. It’s highly durable, doesn’t
leak or corrode, resists rot, and resists expanding and contracting in temperature swings.
*Molded fiberglass
Ultrex ® is a patented pultruded fiberglass material pioneered by Marvin ®.
Ultrex is made by taking thin strands of strong glass cables and saturating them with specifically compounded
resins. This material innovation was developed by Marvin and brings 20 years of unmatched experience, tooling
and component optimization to every Integrity® product.
RAW FIBERGLASS STRANDS
PULTRUDED Fiberglass
PATENTED CO-EXTRUDED ACRYLIC CAP
thin wall construction
Ultrex. Quite possibly, the perfect building material.
Ultrex has virtually all the characteristics you’d want in a material used to make doors and windows. It’s super
strong, rigid, and has a low thermal expansion rate. It’s heat resistant, non-corrosive, and has low conductivity for
superior energy efficiency. In addition, Ultrex has a smooth finish that’s resistant to dings and cracks, and stays
beautiful over time. From easy installation to trouble-free maintenance – with virtually no call backs.
Ultrex. Great performance. Great experience. Great Value.
U lt r e x : m a n y d i f f e r e n t co lo r f i n i s h o p t i o n s .
But they’re all green.
Ultrex is made from silica sand – a safe and abundant natural resource – and requires 39% less energy to
produce than vinyl. The Ultrex manufacturing facility is ISO certified for Quality Management and Environmental
Management Systems, fully complies with the 1990 Clean Air Act and is designated
as a Maximum Achievable Control Technology (MACT) facility as outlined by
the EPA. In addition, 95% of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC’s) are
destroyed. And 800 tons of aluminum, 300 tons of cardboard, 100
tons of plastic and 90 tons of paper are recycled each year.
STRENGTH THAT W I LL
NEVER LET YOU DOWN .
40
One square inch of Ultrex® can support up to
34,000 lbs. So, one elephant? No problem.
10
5.675
Vinyl/wood
COMPOSITE
(FIBREX ®)
0
7.0
Vinyl
BENEFIT: Ultrex takes the stress,
so you don’t have to.
PEAK STRESS ( KSL )
20
30
40.14
TENS I LE STRENGTH
MODULUS STRENGTH
Vinyl
385.0
Vinyl/wood
COMPOSITE (FIBREX ®)
807.6
4057.8
0
1000
2000
3000
4000
Ultrex ® is as strong as steel.
THE
STRENGTH
OF
STEEL
And eight times stronger than vinyl and three times stronger than vinyl/wood
composites. But what this really means is that windows and doors built with
Ultrex stay true and square with no racking through delivery and installation
and into the future. Windows and doors built with Ultrex don’t break down
under stress. They maintain their operation, energy efficiency, performance
and longevity. Ultrex delivers on day one and over the long haul. This strength
also means that we’re able to reduce the thickness of the frames, which
increases the glass surface area of our windows and doors – which yields a
bigger view.
I M PAC T RES I STAN C E
Vinyl/wood
COMPOSITE (FIBREX ®)
14
44
0
10
20
30
M F E (in * L b f )
BENEFIT: Ultrex stands up to wind, rain, hail, and even baseballs.
40
50
O n e co n s ta n t i n a
wo r l d t h at F lu c t uat e s .
ULTREX:
833%
LESS EXPANSION
THAN VINYL
Ultrex ® has very low thermal expansion rates.
Which means that our windows and doors stay tight and true even after extreme
temperature swings. Ultrex expands at virtually the same rate as glass and maintains a
tight seal, so it’s resistant to leaks, seal failures, and stress cracks that can compromise
energy efficiency and long-term performance.
COM PAR I SON OF E X PANS I ON & CONTRAC T I ON
BENEFIT: By expanding and contracting at the same
rate as glass, Integrity® Windows and Doors built with
Ultrex are more resistant to leaks and seal failures.
.6
.5
1.3
Vinyl/wood
COMPOSITE (FIBREX ®)
1.6
4.0
0
.5
1.0
2.0
1.5
2.5
3.0
3.5
4.0
4.5
x 1 0 - 5 in /in / F
HEAT DEFLE C T I ON
163
Vinyl/wood
COMPOSITE (FIBREX ®)
173
BENEFIT: Ultrex is a very stable material
with distortion and sagging resistance
that far exceeds other materials.
350
0
100
200
300
HDT F ˚ at 264 PSI
400
500
ULTRE X ® C AN TA K E THE HEAT.
Vinyl and vinyl/wood composites are thermaplast
materials, which means they have the potential to change
shape when they are exposed to extreme temperatures. In
extreme heat, they could soften, melt, sag and reform. In
the cold, they could become brittle and break. Ultrex is a
thermoset material that is cured and hardened into
a shape. This curing process is an irreversible chemical
reaction, which means doors and windows made of Ultrex
will not melt or lose their true shape, even when exposed to
extreme temperatures of up to 350° F.
Ultrex
VINYL
Heat and cold can take their toll on vinyl and vinyl/wood composites, causing welded corners to fail. Windows and doors
constructed of Ultrex maintain tight mitered corners and joinery throughout changing temperatures.
VINYL
Ultrex
ULTRE X : LOW THERMAL E X PANS I ON
Constant expansion and contraction can gradually break down
windows and doors, causing poor operation, leaky seals and a loss
of structural integrity. Ultrex expands and contracts 833% less than
vinyl and 314% less than vinyl/wood composites. Now that’s music to
builders’, contractors’ and architects’ ears.
B e au t y t h at l a s t s .
Ultrex ® provides a superior, consistent finish.
The Ultrex finish performs so well that we even offer it in dark colors, like Ebony, without fear of increased heat
loads or UV degradation. Our patented, high-performance co-extruded capping process is unlike anything else
in the industry and provides a thick, even acrylic finish free of pin-holes, striations and imperfections that will
resist scratches, fading and chalking to retain its original beauty.
WHY AN ACRYLIC FINISH?
The headlight to the left is acrylic,
while the rest of the car is paint. The
auto industry learned decades ago
that acrylic lights outlast a painted
finish. Similarly, Ultrex employs an
acrylic finish to provide long-term
color retention and durability.
certified
AAMA
623-10
P REM I UM F I N I SH
623-10
624-10*
625-10*
*The Ultrex patented coating system is listed under the AAMA Verified
Components List (VCL) for AAMA 624-10 and AAMA 625-10, with the exception of
the long-term outdoor weathering performance test, which is currently in progress.
COMPETITION
Ultrex
With a finish that is 3x thicker than competitive finishes Ultrex® won’t crack, dent, chip or peel.
3X
thicker than
Ultrex
paint
Ultrex ACRYLIC CAP:
A patented co-extruded acrylic cap is
mechanically bonded directly to the substrate
prior to the curing process. The result is a
superior aesthetic that is unbelievably durable.
100%
paintable
COMPETITION
ULTREX ACRYLIC:
It’s easy to see the difference between the Ultrex patented,
mechanically bonded finish, and the competition’s painted finish.
T h e low e r e n e rgy bi l l s
a r e a s at t r ac t i v e a s t h e
w i n d ow s AND DOORS .
THERMAL CONDU C T I V I TY
.10
Vinyl/wood
COMPOSITE (FIBREX ®)
.13
.12
BTU/ hr* f t* F
Windows with low conductivity reduce heat loss in homes, which translates to lower energy bills. Ultrex®
is 500 x less conductive than aluminum, so homes retain their heat more in the winter and stay cooler in the summer.
Compared to single pane unglazed
windows, Integrity’s dual pane
–
windows made from Ultrex with LoE
coatings can reduce window heat
loss and cut costs by 34% in cold
climates, and cut cooling costs by
38% in warm climates*.
Integrity® from Marvin® windows and doors combines the low conductivity and superior
performance attributes of Ultrex with a selection of energy-efficient glazing options to deliver
ENERGY STAR® qualified solutions and beyond*. Choose from Argon filled dual pane
–
–
–
LoE -180TM, LoE 2-272® and LoE -366®** or Tripane glazing options depending on your needs.
Argon gas not available in high elevations where capillary tubes are required. *Sustainable Energy Coalition at sustainableenergycoalition.org. **ENERGY STAR at energystar.gov.
S e a s o n a l h u r r ic a n e s .
B l a s t i n g s a n d. S a lt s p r ay.
F o r U lt r e x ®, i t ’ s j u s t a n ot h e r day at t h e b e ac h .
The coastal environment is one of the harshest environments windows and doors face, and Ultrex is more than up
to the test. Ultrex is non-corrosive, a must on the coast, but it’s the combination of its performance characteristics
that really make it stand out under the harshest conditions. Through heat, cold, wind, and rain, Ultrex performs
beautifully, which means you can trust it to perform for your next project no matter what the weather has in store.
For homes and buildings along the coast, Ultrex might be
the perfect building material - holding up to the harshest
conditions Mother Nature can dish out.
In locations like this, Ultrex pultruded fiberglass really shines.
F o r t h o s e w h o k n ow, U lt r e x ® i s n ot a c h o i c e .
I t ’ s T H E C HO I C E .
WHY YOU SHOULD
I NS I ST ON ULTRE X :
• Durability
• strength
• energy efficiency
• LOW MAINTENANCE
Call 1.888.419.0076 for the
Integrity dealer nearest you,
The characteristics that separate Ultrex from other
windows and doors truly make it the world’s perfect
building material. That’s why builders, contractors,
architects and homeowners alike think of Integrity®
products made with Ultrex as THE CHOICE when
choosing windows and doors for their homes. And
Integrity’s delivery time is just as dependable as
Ultrex itself. Our 10 day delivery guarantee ensures
that your doors and windows will show up, defectfree, on time, every time. A promise that we’ve kept
for over ten years.
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EXTERIOR ULTREX TRIM - THE ONLY PULTRUDED
FIBERGLASS TRIM ON THE MARKET
ULTRE X S P E C I F I C AT I ONS
®
Vinyl
vinyl/wood
composite
(fibrex ®)
ultrex
FIBERGLASS
THERMOPLASTIC/
THERMOSET
THERMOPLASTIC
THERMOPLASTIC
THERMOset
REINFORCEMENT
NONE
WOoD FIBER
GLASS FIBER
HEAT RESISTANCE
163 ° F
173 ° F
350 ° F
TENSILE STRENGTH
7.0 ksi
5.675 ksi
40.14 ksi
MODULUS
STRENGTH
385 ksi
807.6 ksi
4057.8 ksi
CTE (x10 -5 in/in/F)
4.0
1.6
0.5
SURFACE FINISH
PVC
POLYESTER
URETHANE
ACRYLIC
(AAMA CERTIFIED)
NA/SUBSTRATE
B (HARDNESS)
15.00 (BARCOL)
H (HARDNESS)
35.03 (BARCOL)
.10
.13
.12
14 MFE
44 MFE
ABRASION
RESISTANCE
THERMAL
CONDUCTIVITY
IMPACT
RESISTANCE
References: Stork Technimet/Testing Corporation: #0602-15293, #0512-14889, #0704-19702, #TCT006638P. Arkema test report. Precision
Measurements and Instruments Corporation: #13043-DS. Tecton: # ESP010521P, “Test Results for Fibrex and Ultrex”. Plastics Engineering Handbook
of the Society of Plastics Industry, Inc. Fifth Edition. Andersen Fibrex Manual: “A High Performance, High Value Biofiber Polymer Composite Technology”.
Renewal By Andersen: “Fibrex Material: A Better Alternative, A Better Window”.
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INCREDIBLE PERFORMANCE OF ULTREX
Call 1.888.419.0076 for the
Integrity dealer nearest you,
or visit integritywindows.com
Integrity is backed by the Marvin Companies’ century long heritage of service,
craftsmanship, and quality with a focus on all-out performance.
©2012 Marvin Windows and Doors. All rights reserved. ®Registered trademark of Marvin
Windows and Doors. ENERGY STAR and the ENERGY STAR mark are registered U.S. marks.
Fibrex is a registered trademark of Andersen Windows and Doors. Part #19981616.
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