Why Fiberglass Windows?
Making A Difference For You... And For The Planet.
Sustainability, energy conservation, reduced impact on the environment — you’ve told us these are important to you, and they’re important to us. We at Owens Corning have a demonstrated legacy of operating our business with three balanced outcomes: economic growth, environmental stewardship and social progress. Simply put, we want to meet the needs of the present without compromising our world’s future.
Save Energy. Save Money. Feel Better.
At–home energy efficiency has been called an “overlooked, ‘new’ fuel source.” Reducing the energy consumption of your home by installing energy–efficient fiberglass windows helps you save money. And upscale replacement windows add value to your home — calculated at 81% return on investment the first year according to Remodeling Magazine’s 2008 Cost verses Value Report. If saving money and making smart investments aren’t enough, consider this: due to their unique properties, fiberglass windows provide improved in–home comfort.
Sustainable Operations
As a member of the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Climate Leaders program, we are committed to resource–efficient manufacturing. We have reduced energy and water use, emissions of greenhouse gases, particulate matter, volatile organic compounds, nitrogen oxides and waste sent to landfills. Our corporate headquarters achieved Silver LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification in 1996, well ahead of the trend. Furthermore, we have worked with our supply chain partners to improve their relationship with our environment. And we continue to assess our practices and implement innovations to minimize our ecological footprint.
Fiberglass: A Sustainable Product
Fiberglass is made from silica sand, a plentiful, non–polluting resource with low environmental impact. Strong and durable fiberglass composite window frames are virtually maintenance–free over their long lifetimes, vastly reducing the need for repair or replacement.
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