+ And years down the road, they will be as easy to operate as the day they are installed. Your Renewal by Andersen ® windows are warranted not to flake, rust, blister, peel, crack, pit or corrode. Its durable nature means that it can stand up to even the most extreme temperature swings, maintaining its stability and rigidity in all climates. Twice as strong as vinyl, Fibrex ® material means weathertight seals stay weathertight.
Our windows are available with glass options that make them ENERGY STAR ® certified-so not only will your home stay more comfortable, you can help keep your corner of the world is just a little bit greener.
Plus, 40% of the raw material by weight used to make Fibrex ® material is reclaimed wood fiber. Superior thermal insulating properties helps your home stay warmer in winter and cooler in summer and can help you save money on your energy bills. Pick a performance metric: efficiency, strength and durability, maintenance, beauty…whichever factor is most important to you (and we hope they all are!), your Renewal by Andersen replacement windows can make a difference. Learn more about our installation process and the dedicated individuals who will be working in your home. What’s more, you’ll have peace of mind knowing they were installed by one of our own crews of master installers-true craftspeople who have experience replacing windows in homes of all shapes, sizes, and styles. Made from the Andersen-exclusive Fibrex ® composite material, your new windows will stand the test of time +… and look great doing it.
Ready to get started right now? Set up a free appointment to work with one of our design consultants. Investigate window styles below, or browse our different color, frame, grille, and hardware options to find the right style for your home. Custom crafted, made to order, and professionally installed.Įnergy-efficient replacement windows from Renewal by Andersen offer the elegance, strength, and stability of wood, with the low-maintenance features of vinyl. I expect that the outer pane of glass will block some UV but expect that you will need to replace the plastic at some point due to clouding.Durable. With my parents place the windows were up under an overhang so they didn't get direct sunlight. The other concern is that there really is no good clear plastic that will hold up to UV damage long term, its going to cloud up. Generally when the gap exceeds an inch, convective currents set up in the gap and transfer more heat.
These were definitely not the equivalent of double panes as the space gap between the outer glass and the interior panel was 2 or 3 inches. They did make difference in the amount of drafts coming off the windows on cold days.
The biggest limitation was that over the years, there was some distortion in the optics (waves) of the plastic and there was some clouding (but not noticeable to most folks). They weren't sealed but rarely if ever fogged. There was a self stick steel strip applied to the window frame and the window just hung off the steel strips off the magnets. At least 20 years ago they had plexiglass inserts built that had magnetic strips on the edges.
It would have cost a fortune to replace with custom double panes and would have messed up difficult to replace trim. My parents had an odd sixties contemporary with triangular single panes.