Application of fiberglass materials in construction

In construction, fiberglass is commonly used in the production of windows. As a relatively new product, fiberglass window frames come in many types. The main ones are all fiberglass structures, which combine the strength and stability of traditional wood structures with the low-maintenance characteristics of fiberglass. These windows use an industrial look color to resemble traditional painted wood windows. Recently, manufacturers have also introduced a window production line that, through the production process of fiberglass, has complex profiles that not only meet the needs of the window's appearance but also combine with the natural wood inside. The attention to detail in furniture grade cleanliness, vertical grain Douglas fir, redwood, or other materials with nail or short hole connections, electro-coated surface finishes, and built-in systems improve energy efficiency and window life. Fiberglass window frames are produced similar to vinyl, but where fiberglass is pultruded or pulled, vinyl is extruded or pushed through a mold to create a similar shape. Frame Material Properties The window frame, which accounts for almost twenty percent of the total window area, is an important factor in the overall performance of a window. According to U.S. industrial market research data, from 2005 to 2009, during the economic downturn from peak to trough, demand for window types dropped by an astonishing 44.8%, but at the same time, fiberglass window types increased by nearly Doubling the market share from 1.6% to 3.1%. As the global construction movement drives an increasing demand for sustainable products with low consumption throughout their life cycle, the market share is expected to reach 4.3% by 2013. This reflects that the development prospects of glass fiber as a new building material are worthy of attention.