Andersen Windows For Quality and Durability
- By Angela Glancy
- Published 12/25/2011
- Home Management
- Unrated
When looking for replacement windows for a home, Andersen windows spring to mind. They are famous for cutting edge products, unsurpassed quality and an extensive warranty coverage. Since they cost more than their competition, it may be helpful to know a little more about how Andersen windows are constructed, when determining if they are worth the higher price tag.
Innovation
Andersen windows have a high tech design right down to the Low-E glass, which is designed to filter out the sun's ultraviolet rays. This glass also has enhanced insulating abilities, and all of the window frames are built from natural wood, so they are extremely durable.
Low-E glass works by deflecting all but about 17% of the sun’s rays keeping them from entering the home. By comparison, regular glass windows allow 62% of the sun's harmful UV rays to penetrate the window and enter the home. Also fabricated to help control internal temperature, low-E glass helps to keep inside temperatures constant regardless of the external temperature. Therefore, Andersen windows are a very good choice for climates that are extreme, regardless of whether they are hotter or colder climates. By blocking UV rays and insulating the home, low-E glass not only protects furniture from premature aging, but it also helps to reduce a home's utility bills.
Glass is just one component of a quality window, though. Without a durable frame to house the glass, a window is not very useful. That is why Andersen’s frames are built to last longer and require less maintenance than other brands of windows. The way a window works is greatly affected by its frame. Since Andersen frames have weather resistant exteriors that are encased in vinyl, the frames have superior insulation and durability qualities. The exterior of the
frame is constructed from weather resistant vinyl, while the interior of the frame is fashioned from natural wood, making the window frame both durable and attractive.
While Andersen windows have superior weather sealing properities, if Andersen windows have a weakness, it is probably found in the windows' hardware fittings. While other manufacturers have windows with superior hardware, Andersen’s hardware is less functional and harder to use than its competitors’.
The Andersen Renewal Line
The new line of replacement windows that Andersen is offering, known as Renewal, has been recommended highly for planet friendly design and energy efficient innovations. These replacement windows are built to fit every customer's home individually. The custom frames are constructed from a Fibrex composite, which is a material made up of wood fibers and thermoplastics. This material can tolerate broad temperature changes, and it is highly resistant to cracking and rusting.
These frames have a slim profile allowing for more glass area, which lets more light into a room. Classic designs are available, and there is a variety of choice in hardware finishes and frame color options, which makes it possible to find a window to fit just about any décor imaginable. These windows are professionally installed, so a proper fit and good seal are guaranteed. Andersen also offers a limited warranty on their Renewal line of replacement windows.
Transferable Warranty
Andersen windows are protected under a warranty that can be transferred to a home's new owner, which takes all the worry out of how long the new windows will last. With a twenty year warranty on the glass and a ten year warranty on all of the other parts of the window, the windows are guaranteed to offer years of service, and if any problems are encountered along the way, Andersen’s widespread service network is available to handle the problem.
Innovation
Andersen windows have a high tech design right down to the Low-E glass, which is designed to filter out the sun's ultraviolet rays. This glass also has enhanced insulating abilities, and all of the window frames are built from natural wood, so they are extremely durable.
Low-E glass works by deflecting all but about 17% of the sun’s rays keeping them from entering the home. By comparison, regular glass windows allow 62% of the sun's harmful UV rays to penetrate the window and enter the home. Also fabricated to help control internal temperature, low-E glass helps to keep inside temperatures constant regardless of the external temperature. Therefore, Andersen windows are a very good choice for climates that are extreme, regardless of whether they are hotter or colder climates. By blocking UV rays and insulating the home, low-E glass not only protects furniture from premature aging, but it also helps to reduce a home's utility bills.
Glass is just one component of a quality window, though. Without a durable frame to house the glass, a window is not very useful. That is why Andersen’s frames are built to last longer and require less maintenance than other brands of windows. The way a window works is greatly affected by its frame. Since Andersen frames have weather resistant exteriors that are encased in vinyl, the frames have superior insulation and durability qualities. The exterior of the
While Andersen windows have superior weather sealing properities, if Andersen windows have a weakness, it is probably found in the windows' hardware fittings. While other manufacturers have windows with superior hardware, Andersen’s hardware is less functional and harder to use than its competitors’.
The Andersen Renewal Line
The new line of replacement windows that Andersen is offering, known as Renewal, has been recommended highly for planet friendly design and energy efficient innovations. These replacement windows are built to fit every customer's home individually. The custom frames are constructed from a Fibrex composite, which is a material made up of wood fibers and thermoplastics. This material can tolerate broad temperature changes, and it is highly resistant to cracking and rusting.
These frames have a slim profile allowing for more glass area, which lets more light into a room. Classic designs are available, and there is a variety of choice in hardware finishes and frame color options, which makes it possible to find a window to fit just about any décor imaginable. These windows are professionally installed, so a proper fit and good seal are guaranteed. Andersen also offers a limited warranty on their Renewal line of replacement windows.
Transferable Warranty
Andersen windows are protected under a warranty that can be transferred to a home's new owner, which takes all the worry out of how long the new windows will last. With a twenty year warranty on the glass and a ten year warranty on all of the other parts of the window, the windows are guaranteed to offer years of service, and if any problems are encountered along the way, Andersen’s widespread service network is available to handle the problem.
Angela Glancy
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