Energy Efficiency

The Advantages of Energy Saving Windows

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Energy Efficient Windows: What is "Whole Window Performance"?

Windows have played an important role in home design for centuries. Historically, window development focused on the right balance between the benefits...
Energy Efficiency
Renovation and Remodeling

How Do You Know You Need New Windows?

This is a really common question. Here are some of the most common window problems we see home owners looking to rectify: Foggy Windows: Why do they d...
Material Choices
Energy Efficiency
Product Features

NFRC Window Ratings-What Do They Mean?

The NFRC rating sticker should be on every window you purchase whether it is a replacement window or new construction. This sticker will show you how ...
Energy Efficiency
Material Choices
Renovation and Remodeling
Home Value
Installation

Baby Boomers - Staying At Home

As a "baby boomer" myself, I can totally understand the trend that is happening where senior citizens are staying in their homes longer and longer. It...
Installation
Energy Efficiency
Renovation and Remodeling
Home Value

Multi-Family Window Replacement Makes Sense

Most people relate window and door replacement with residential single family homes. You frequently notice work trucks in your neighbors' driveways an...
Energy Efficiency

Andersen Window - Energy Star Partner Of The Year 2011

BAYPORT, Minn. (March 14, 2011) — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Department of Energy (DOE) have named Andersen Corporation as 201...
Energy Efficiency
Renovation and Remodeling
Home Value

Windows With A View . . .

Today, windows are replaced for many reasons - energy efficiency, reduction of maintenance, poor or lack of operation, wood rot, and to change the app...
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Energy Efficiency
Renovation and Remodeling
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Why a Composite Material? Fibrex - An Andersen Exclusive

Someone recently asked, why are there so many new homes having their windows replaced? It's true that homes between 8 and 15 years represent an abnorm...
Energy Efficiency
Material Choices
Renovation and Remodeling
Home Value
Installation

Why Renewal by Andersen replacement windows?

Our Six Elements Of Success: Strength: Because our Fibrex® material is strong. We are able to make our sash and frames narrower, allowing for more gla...
Material Choices
Energy Efficiency
Renovation and Remodeling
Home Value

Toxic Substances control Act (TSCA)

If your home was built before 1978, there is a high probability that you may be exposed to lead paint. If you are thinking of replacing your windows, ...