A composite profile for doors, windows, or other facade elements includes a first and second metal profile between which at least one intermediate metal profile is provided. The first metal outer profile is connected to the intermediate metal profile in a first insulating web zone via one or more insulating web(s), and the second metal profile is connected to the intermediate profile in a second insulating web zone via one or more insulating web(s). Both the first and second insulating web zones have different shear strengths orthogonally in relation to the cross-sectional plane of the composite profile.

A fenestration assembly includes a fenestration frame having a frame core. The frame core includes a core exterior face and a a core interior face. A core wall of the frame core includes filament reinforced polymer, and the core wall extends between the core exterior face and the core interior face. One or more core cavities are within the frame core and surrounded by the core wall. At least one insulation scaffold is seated within the one or more cavities. The insulation scaffold includes one or more scaffold walls and scaffold cavities bordered by the one or more scaffold walls. Engagement feet are coupled with the remainder of the insulation scaffold, and the engagement feet are engaged against the core wall.