Pultruded FRP Window Frames
Pultruded fiberglass window frames for passive house, low-energy, and extreme-climate buildings. Our 65/70/80/90/140-series fenestration systems deliver the thermal insulation, structural integrity, and dimensional stability that aluminum and PVC cannot match.

65-Series

70-Series

80-Series

90-Series

140-Series
FRP window frames are a generational advancement over aluminum and PVC. F1 Composite manufactures the pultruded fiberglass window profiles — frame, sash, mullion, transom, glazing bead — that fabricators assemble into complete window and door systems. Our profiles combine the structural strength, thermal insulation, and long-term dimensional stability that only fiber composites can deliver, reaching whole-window K-values as low as 0.78 W/m²·K without the thermal break inserts, steel reinforcement, or multi-material laminations that aluminum and PVC require to approach similar performance.
The range covers five series — four tilt-and-turn frame depths (65, 70, 80, 90) plus the 140-series lift-and-slide system — each matched to a specific performance tier, from residential renovation to Passivhaus and extreme-climate projects. Every profile is manufactured on our continuous pultrusion lines, ensuring dimensional consistency across production runs of tens of thousands of linear meters.
Tilt-and-turn frame series — 65 to 90
The four frame-depth tiers below are tilt-and-turn window and door systems. The 140-series lift-and-slide system is documented separately on request.
65-Series
Frame depth: 65 mm
Chambers: 2
K-value: 1.3 - 1.5 W/m²K
Glass range: 24 - 38 mm
Residential windows, light commercial projects, renovation and retrofit
The 65-series is our entry-level fenestration system, designed for residential and light commercial applications where thermal performance must exceed aluminum but project budgets are tightly controlled. The 65 mm frame depth accommodates double-glazed insulating glass units with cavities up to 18 mm, delivering whole-window K-values of 1.3 to 1.5 W/m²K depending on glass specification. Despite being our most compact system, the 65-series leverages the inherently low thermal conductivity of pultruded FRP (approximately 0.3 W/mK, compared to 160 W/mK for aluminum) to achieve thermal performance that aluminum systems can only match with complex multi-chamber thermal break inserts. The two-chamber frame design provides structural rigidity sufficient for window units up to 1,800 mm in height without steel reinforcement, eliminating the hidden thermal bridge that steel-reinforced PVC frames introduce.
70-Series
Frame depth: 70 mm
Chambers: 3
K-value: 1.1 - 1.3 W/m²K
Glass range: 28 - 44 mm
Residential, commercial, passive house compatible
Our 70-series system is the workhorse of our fenestration range, balancing high thermal performance with broad architectural applicability. The 70 mm frame depth and three-chamber internal geometry accommodate triple-glazed insulating glass units with argon or krypton gas fills, achieving whole-window K-values of 1.1 to 1.3 W/m²K. This places the 70-series within the performance envelope required by most passive house certification bodies when combined with appropriate glazing. The profile set includes fixed-light frames, tilt-and-turn sash profiles, casement sash profiles, and dedicated mullion and transom sections that allow fabricators to build complex window wall configurations from a single system. All profiles feature a co-pultruded EPDM gasket channel that provides a continuous weatherseal without the need for secondary gasket adhesion, improving long-term air-tightness and simplifying fabrication.
80-Series
Frame depth: 80 mm
Chambers: 3
K-value: 0.9 - 1.1 W/m²K
Glass range: 36 - 52 mm
High-performance commercial, curtain wall, near-zero-energy buildings
The 80-series targets high-performance commercial and near-zero-energy building projects where fenestration thermal performance is a critical factor in achieving energy compliance. The 80 mm frame depth with three internal chambers provides exceptional thermal isolation, and the increased glazing rebate depth accommodates quadruple-glazed units or triple-glazed units with wide cavities for maximum gas-fill performance. We engineer the 80-series profiles with a hybrid fiber architecture that combines unidirectional E-glass roving for longitudinal stiffness with +/- 45-degree multiaxial fabric for corner rigidity and impact resistance. This architecture allows the 80-series to span larger openings without supplementary steel reinforcement, maintaining the thermal integrity that makes FRP fenestration superior to aluminum and PVC alternatives. The 80-series also includes a dedicated curtain wall framing system with pressure-equalized drainage and structural silicone glazing compatibility.
90-Series
Frame depth: 90 mm
Chambers: 3
K-value: 0.78 - 0.95 W/m²K
Glass range: 44 - 60 mm
Ultra-low-energy buildings, arctic and extreme climate zones, institutional projects
Our flagship 90-series represents the pinnacle of pultruded FRP fenestration performance, engineered for projects in extreme climate zones and ultra-low-energy building standards such as Passive House Premium and MINERGIE-P. The 90 mm frame depth and three-chamber geometry provide a thermal barrier equivalent to approximately 100 mm of mineral wool insulation, achieving certified whole-window K-values as low as 0.78 W/m²K with appropriate glazing selection. The 90-series profile set includes entrance door frame and leaf profiles capable of supporting door leaves weighing up to 130 kg on concealed hinges, as well as lift-and-slide door tracks rated for leaves up to 400 kg. All 90-series profiles are manufactured in vinyl ester resin as standard, providing superior long-term dimensional stability and resistance to the moisture cycling that can compromise PVC frames in high-humidity environments.
Frame material thermal comparison
The thermal conductivity of the frame material determines the baseline performance of the fenestration system. FRP delivers the best combination of structural strength and thermal insulation of any frame material available today.
| Frame Material | K-frame (W/m²K) | Conductivity (W/mK) |
|---|---|---|
| Aluminum (no break) | 5.0 - 7.0 | 160 |
| Aluminum (thermal break) | 2.5 - 4.0 | 160 / 0.3 (insert) |
| PVC (multi-chamber) | 1.2 - 1.8 | 0.17 |
| PVC (steel reinforced) | 1.4 - 2.2 | 0.17 / 50 (steel) |
| Pultruded FRP (F1) | 0.8 - 1.6 | 0.3 |
| Timber (softwood) | 1.2 - 1.6 | 0.13 |
Glass configuration options
Our fenestration systems are designed to accommodate a wide range of insulating glass unit configurations. The optimal glass specification depends on the system series, climate zone, and project energy targets.
Double-Glazed IGU
Structure: 4/16Ar/4 to 6/20Ar/6
K-center: 1.0 - 1.1 W/m²K
Standard double-glazed insulating glass units with low-emissivity coating and argon gas fill. Suitable for the 65-series and 70-series frames in mild and moderate climates. We recommend a minimum 16 mm cavity with 90% argon fill for optimal thermal performance within the double-glazed format.
Triple-Glazed IGU
Structure: 4/14Ar/4/14Ar/4 to 4/18Kr/4/18Kr/4
K-center: 0.5 - 0.7 W/m²K
Triple-glazed units with two low-e coatings and argon or krypton gas fill deliver the thermal performance required for passive house and near-zero-energy building standards. Compatible with our 70-series, 80-series, and 90-series frames. Krypton fill reduces the required cavity width, allowing thinner and lighter glass units at the same thermal performance level.
Quadruple-Glazed IGU
Structure: 3/12Kr/3/12Kr/3/12Kr/3
K-center: 0.3 - 0.4 W/m²K
Quadruple-glazed units represent the highest commercially available glazing thermal performance, with center-of-glass K-values approaching 0.3 W/m²K. These units are compatible with our 80-series and 90-series frames and are specified for extreme climate zones and buildings targeting net-zero or energy-positive performance. The increased glass weight requires careful frame engineering, which is why we offer structural analysis as a standard service for quadruple-glazed projects.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between FRP window frames and FRP window profiles?
FRP window profiles are the individual pultruded fiberglass sections — frame, sash, mullion, transom, glazing bead — that a fabricator cuts, welds or bolts together and pairs with glazing and hardware. FRP window frames (also called FRP fenestration systems) are the finished assemblies built from those profiles. F1 Composite manufactures the profiles; fabricators assemble them into frames. Both terms refer to the same pultruded fiberglass window product line (65/70/80/90/140-series).
How does FRP fenestration compare to aluminum in terms of thermal performance?
Pultruded FRP frames conduct heat at approximately 1/500th the rate of aluminum. In practical terms, this means an FRP frame achieves K-values of 0.8 to 1.6 W/m²K without any thermal break inserts, while aluminum frames require complex polyamide or polyurethane thermal break strips to reach K-values of 2.5 to 4.0 W/m²K. The structural thermal break in FRP is continuous and inherent to the material, not a bolted-in insert that creates potential condensation pathways.
Can FRP window frames be painted or finished in custom colors?
Yes. We supply frames in standard RAL 7035 (light grey) or RAL 9016 (traffic white) as standard production colors. Custom RAL colors are available for minimum order quantities of 200 linear meters per color. Additionally, FRP frames accept architectural-grade acrylic and polyurethane topcoats with excellent adhesion, allowing fabricators or installers to apply field coatings if project-specific color matching is required. The surface veil on our profiles provides a smooth, resin-rich substrate that holds paint finishes without primer.
Are your fenestration systems certified to European and international standards?
Our fenestration profiles are tested and characterized in accordance with EN 12608 (PVC-U profiles, adapted for FRP), EN 14024 (thermal barrier profiles), and EN ISO 10077-2 (thermal transmittance calculation). Complete window and door systems fabricated from our profiles have been tested to EN 14351-1 for CE marking, including air permeability, water tightness, wind resistance, and operating forces. We provide fabricators with all test reports and technical documentation required for project-specific certification submissions.
What is the expected service life of FRP window frames?
Pultruded FRP window frames have an expected service life exceeding 60 years based on accelerated weathering tests and field performance data from installations dating back to the early 1980s. Unlike PVC, FRP does not become brittle with age or UV exposure, and unlike aluminum, it cannot corrode. The dimensional stability of FRP over temperature cycles (-40°C to +80°C) is superior to PVC, maintaining seal compression and air-tightness throughout the life of the building.
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