Meeting Design & Performance Requirements with Pultruded Fiberglass

Course Description: Window and door frames shape far more than sight lines and operation. In custom residential design, frame material choices influence window and door sizes, structural performance, thermal behavior, condensation risk, durability, maintenance, resilience, safety, and long-term homeowner satisfaction. Participants will evaluate the design and performance options when specifying windows and doors made with pultruded fiberglass as the frame material. The presentation will compare pultruded fiberglass against other common residential frame materials, including vinyl, fiberglass, aluminum, steel, wood, and wood-clad systems, and connect material properties to design goals and real-world performance. Participants will learn how to evaluate tradeoffs, coordinate details with the building enclosure, and write clear specifications that support energy efficiency, durability, security, and occupant comfort in custom single-family homes.