Energy Efficiency

The Real Cost of Replacement Windows for Kentucky and Southern Indiana Homeowners

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What is In Between my Multi-Paned Windows?

All over the country we have multi-paned windows in our houses now. Most of these windows are double-paned, but can even be triple-paned. They are a b...
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Renovation and Remodeling

How Does a Replacement Window Earn an Energy Star Rating?

By now everyone has seen or heard about the Energy Star® label. It is found on any item that uses or affects the amount of energy consumption by consu...
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Why is Professional Installation Important for Replacement Windows?

A new replacement window must fit well in the opening to provide long-term performance and energy efficiency. Renewal by Andersen® replacement windows...
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What Does the Energy Star Window Label Mean?

Energy Star is a label that is becoming one to be on the lookout for when purchasing items for your home. It’s not the label of the latest designer to...
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Renovation and Remodeling
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Glass Options in Renewal by Andersen Replacement Windows

Renewal by Andersen offers three different glass options: High-Performance™ Low-E4® glass High-Performance™ Low-E4® SmartSun™ glass High-Performance™ ...
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Renovation and Remodeling
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How Does Glass Effect Energy Efficiency in Replacement Windows?

At first glance, all replacement window glass may look the same. But not all glass performs the same. Renewal by Andersen offers three different glass...
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Renovation and Remodeling
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What Are the Components of a Replacement Window?

A window must fit well in the opening to provide long-term performance and energy efficiency. Renewal by Andersen® replacement windows are custom made...
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Replacement Window Framing Materials: What is Fibrex®?

Andersen® products and patents have revolutionized the window and door industry for more than 100 years. We know windows and window materials. In 1958...
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Renovation and Remodeling
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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...
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Energy Efficiency
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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 ...
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Renovation and Remodeling
Home Value
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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...
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Renovation and Remodeling
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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...
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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...