Andersen Vinyl Windows Reviews
Windows in the e series and 400 series collections are both higher end options than andersen s entry level home windows like those in the 200 series and 100 series.
Andersen vinyl windows reviews. Andersen 400 series vs e series windows review. The andersen 400 series is the best window option in the andersen fleet and one to take a look at if your budget allows. Glass options include low e4 glass and low e4 glass with heatlock technology. Power studies report that the replacement division renewal by andersen received a score of 833 out of 1 000 and andersen corp.
It resists weather like fiberglass. Photo courtesy of andersen windows. What are clad windows. Andersen tends to steer clear of all vinyl windows.
Andersen windows consistently get high marks for quality. An advantage over standard vinyl is that the andersen 100 series windows are produced in darker colors than the colors found in solid vinyl windows. 400 series windows are vinyl clad windows. Andersen states that fibrex stands up better against heat distortion than vinyl.
Fibrex is composed of 40 percent recycled ponderosa pine wood fibers and 60 percent polyvinyl chloride pvc. The windows low maintenance vinyl exterior is great for protecting against common wear and tear and water damage. New construction windows through the american craftsman by andersen unit are available in vinyl. The blend is made of 40 reclaimed wood fibers from the production of andersen wood windows combined with pvc vinyl.
Clad windows are windows with a wood frame that have an exterior cover such as fiberglass vinyl or aluminum. Andersen 400 windows reviews. The andersen 400 series windows come in 7 exterior color options and 4 interior color options. Fibrex s heat distortion threshold is 173 f compared to vinyl s threshold of 163 f.
Received an overall score of 814. In this case the windows have a wood interior and vinyl exterior. This is not to say you can t purchase vinyl windows from the andersen group. Andersen windows is the best and with them you get what you pay for.
This is a vinyl clad wood window that can be ordered in any number of colors sizes upgrade options etc. My contractor was the best and my windows were very professionally done. Corner cut showing wood interior and vinyl exterior.