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Windows are one of the most important elements in your home’s design. With the ability to let in energy- and mood-boosting natural light, highlight views, and usher in fresh breezes, their power goes beyond the purely functional. They can make a room and change the way you feel and live in your space.
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selection guide
Decision-making made easy
Window
“Natural light is so important when it comes to designing a home. It changes throughout the day and animates a space by creating unexpected shadows and sunny spots that make a space more dynamic.”
– Jessica Davis
Founder and Designer at Atelier Davis
We’re here to guide you through the process of picking out windows that’ll make you love the way your home looks, feels, and functions.
WINDOWS 101
What kind of windows do you want in Your home? We’ll walk you through:
Casement, gliding, and picture are go-to window types for a modern or contemporary home, especially with narrow frames that allow for large expanses of glass.
Modern
Traditional
In between
The pieces forming the top and sides of a frame.
Jamb
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Window Vocab
Window types
(Gray jamb liner shown on either side of window unit.).
The outer structure of the window. Holds the sash in place.
Frame
Bars applied to the glass to create an ornamental pattern.
Grilles
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PRODUCT SHOWN:
E-Series casement and picture windows in black with custom specified equal light grilles.
READY TO BRING YOUR DREAM WINDOWS
TO LIFE?
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Get started with our design tool!
PRODUCT SHOWN: 400 Series casement, picture, and transom windows and 200 Series Narroline® gliding patio.door, all in black.
Creating a look
How do you want your windows to look? We’ll walk you through:
Size, shape, & placement
Expert opinion
The right size of window will depend on your home’s style and your needs. Interior Designer Jessica Davis shares these three steps for sizing windows exactly right.
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Endless Expressions blog
Discover tips and trends in our Endless Expressions blog, browse our photo gallery to see what inspires you, and learn what you need to know to take the next step.
WINDOW SELECTION CHEAT SHEET:
We’ve identified selections that match four popular architectural styles so you can see how all the details add up to create a distinct look. Remember, these are only pointers, not hard-and-fast rules. Just because you have a modern home doesn’t mean you can’t have grilles — there’s a lot of room to get creative with windows.
TALK LIKE A PRO:
TRANSITIONAL ARCHITECTURE
Today, it’s not uncommon to see features from both traditional and modern architectural styles blended — hence the minimalist farmhouse. Transitional architecture gives you the freedom to take the best from the past and create something new that fulfills your vision and meets your needs.
WINDOW TYPES:
SHAPE & SIZE:
COLOR:
GRILLES:
OTHER NOTES:
Jessica Davis
Founder and Designer at Atelier Davis
Is bigger better? A designer weighs in on window size.
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GATHER INSPIRATION
Look for homes that are the same style as yours on Pinterest, Instagram, and elsewhere. Rules change from style to style. The proportion and size of a window on a contemporary home might be altogether different than something you’d see on a colonial or Victorian home.
“You want to think
about how window placement and size affects the layout and furniture arrangement inside. It’s a push and pull.”
– Jessica Davis
Founder and Designer at Atelier Davis
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NOTE PROPORTIONS
Do windows go to the ground? How close to the ceiling do they end? Are the windows more long and thin? Is the ratio of width to height 1-to-3 (so 1 foot of width for every 3 feet of height), which might be more Victorian, or 1-to-2, which might be more colonial?
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Modern
Colonial
Victorian
Look at Window PROPORTIONS:
If you’ve ever dreamed of making the windows in your home bigger, a great time to do it is during a remodel when walls might be opened up for other reasons. No remodel on your horizon? You can still take this step. It involves hiring a contractor to enlarge the rough opening (the opening in your wall where a window or door is installed) so it can accommodate a bigger window. You could even turn a window into a door!
MEET THE PASS-THROUGH WINDOW
Indoors or outdoors? You don’t have to choose with a large-scale pass-through window, which completely opens up a wall in your home — pass the chips, please. Find it in folding, sliding, and automatic opening options. You can even pocket this window, so it disappears into the wall when open.
WANT TO UNDERSTAND ALL THE WAYS GLASS CAN IMPACT WINDOW PERFORMANCE?
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PassiveSun® Glass*
Sun Glass*
Low-E4® Glass*
*Color of glass is for demonstration purposes only and does not represent that actual color of the glass itself.
Glass
An unexpected shape or dramatic sizing can add charm and character to a home.
Surprising shapes & sizes
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WINDOW PL ACEMENT: GO HIGH OR LOW?
CONSIDER FURNITURE PLACEMENT
For example, in a bedroom, you might want windows on either side of the bed above the nightstands, but the size of the bed and the height of the nightstands will play into the size and location of the windows.*
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*As always, take care when placing furniture near windows. For more information about window safety and furniture placement, check out our Look Out for Kids program.
Bedrooms, foyers, entries, great rooms, and bathrooms.
WHERE:
Light plus privacy.
WHY:
Wall structure supports might need to be altered, so consult your contractor or builder.
REMEMBER:
*Safety and egress requirements should be considered when placing windows. See your local code official for code requirements in your area.
Safety glass is a good idea and may be required with low-placed windows.*
REMEMBER:
Views, plus light and airflow.
WHY:
Anywhere you don’t plan to put furniture.
WHERE:
GO HIGH
GO Low
4 WAYS TO CREATE A LOOK
Color
Hardware
Grilles
Single- and double-hung windows are simply classic in a traditional home, especially when they feature grilles, and moredetailed and decorative frames.
Love a mix of modern and traditional style? We’ve got selection tips for blending the two no matter the types of windows chosen.
*Drawings reflect approximate operation only. See andersenwindows.com to view specific product details.
Can be as big as 8 feet tall for more light and fresh air.
FUN FACT:
Popular above kitchen sinks because they are easy to open.
WHERE:
The one that cranks open.
WHAT:
Specialty Windows
Casement window*
Shapes to fit even the most unique personalities.
FUN FACT:
Often used as a design statement.
WHERE:
The ones that don’t open but come in fun shapes.
WHAT:
Modern
Farmhouse
Tudor
Colonial
Picture, gliding, and casement
Windows that are taller than they are wide
No grilles for a clean look or grilles in a ladder-like pattern
Narrow window frames and drywall returns put the focus on the view in a modern home
Black or a color that blends in with the exterior
Single- and double-hung
Windows that are taller than they are wide
Colonial grilles in a two-over-two or four-over-four pattern
Add a front door with sidelight on the farmhouse’s quintessential front porch
White and earth tones are classic
Casement, transom, and bay
Tall, slender windows
Colonial and diamond grille patterns
Accentuate the Tudor’s asymmetrical design by adding a bay window.
Dark brown and black pop against stucco
Double-hung and casement
Windows that are twice as tall as they are wide
Colonial grilles in a six-over-six pattern
Cap half circle-shaped accent windows all complement colonial style
White, grays, and shades of brown
Can it be too big?
When bigger is better?
If you’re worried larger windows will make your home feel too cold or too hot, we’re guessing you’re speaking from the experience of living in a home with past-prime windows. A quality window should improve the comfort of your home — even if it’s 8 feet tall, like the ones on the left — here’s how:
IN A WORD, “NO!”
*Photo courtesy of Marnie Oursler of Marnie Custom Homes and Keyanna Bowen of East + Lane.
White
Black
Dark bronze
White windows have a clean look that’s absolutely timeless. They look extra sharp on homes with white trim and gray or blue exteriors. They also work well with brick or cedar exteriors. On an interior, they can help create a bright and airy mood.
How it works:
Windows are often one color on the interior to match your woodwork and another color on the outside to match your exterior.
Depending on the window you choose, you’ll pick between a factory finish (painted or stained), custom color, or in some cases you can order your windows unfinished on the interior.
Most of our windows can be ordered unfinished. This gives you the option of painting or staining them to perfectly match your home’s interior woodwork.
Questions to get you thinking about color:
Do you want windows that stand out or blend in?
What colors suit your home’s exterior color?
Are there certain colors associated with your home’s architectural style?
Composite
Clad wood
Made of a mix of wood fiber and thermoplastic polymer, Fibrex® material is what our 100 Series composite windows are made of. Color is mixed in during manufacturing. The result is long-lasting beauty that will never fade, flake, blister, or peel.*
Made of a wood core and covered with a protective material (for example, aluminum on the E-Series), our clad wood windows retain color without requiring repainting due to the durability of their cladding materials.
WILL COLOR LAST?
Yes! Our windows are low maintenance and won’t need repainting.* The reason for this has to do with materials and construction. Ready for a technical detour?
*The E-Series, A-Series and 100 Series product lines even come with limited warranties on color finish.
FRAME THE LANDSCAPE
Create a clean, modern look with black windows set against a trim that’s painted the same color as the surrounding wall. The stark contrast puts the focus on the view outside, similar to a drywall return.
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3 approaches to interior window color
3 favorite window colors
We’re sharing some pointers about where white, black, and dark bronze windows work particularly well. Of course, this is just a starting point. You get to decide what’s best for your home.
popular architectural styles:
Although there are many schools within modernism, this style is commonly associated with a mid-century aesthetic, featuring clean lines, oversized windows, and a boxy structure.
This Midwestern classic can range greatly in style from simple structures to elaborate Victorian-esque ones to the modern minimalist homes we’re seeing today.
Loosely based on early English building traditions, this style classically features exposed timbers interspersed with stucco and an asymmetrical facade.
Rooted in the Northeast, this style of home is usually covered in cedar shingles and takes a pared-down approach to some of the features common to a Victorian.
EXPERTS Opinions
How to create your own perfect exterior color palette
Matching window & exterior color: 3 winning approaches
Sherwin-Williams color experts Sue Wadden and Kiki Redhead share these ideas for creating a beautiful and timeless exterior color palette.
Match windows to exterior for a bold statement.
On a home with minimal trim, it can look “super contemporary and fresh,” Wadden says.
WHEN TO DO IT:
DARK MONOCHROME
Contrast window and exterior for a look that catches the eye.
On a home with architectural details that can be highlighted through the contrast.
WHEN TO DO IT:
HIGH CONTRAST
Sherwin-Williams Director of Color Marketing
Sue Wadden
Sherwin-Williams Global CMF & Trend Manager Performance Coatings Group
Kiki Redhead
Select earth tones to create a minimalist aesthetic.
On a home where the goal is to blend in with the landscape, Wadden recommends.
WHEN TO DO IT:
EARTHY NEUTRALS
Black windows have the unique ability to frame a view the way a mat frames a painting. They look great on modern homes as well as on traditional homes going for a modern-classic look. When you want to make a statement, they really pop against a light-colored exterior (think stucco, stone, or white painted siding).
This rich dark brown shade looks particularly beautiful on exteriors. It provides a nice contrast against a white or cream-colored home. If you prefer your windows to blend in, its warmth complements wood siding beautifully. It’s a great option when you want a darker color but not black.
How to create your own perfect exterior color palette
Matching window & exterior color: 3 winning approaches
Sherwin-Williams color experts Sue Wadden and Kiki Redhead share their process for narrowing down color choices so your home’s exterior, windows, and trim complement each other beautifully.
IDENTIFY THE MOOD YOU’RE GOING FOR:
Do you want something bright and airy? Something muted? Something dramatic? Knowing the effect you’re going for will give you a starting place.
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LOOK AT YOUR HOME’S FIXED ELEMENTS:
Roof color, brickwork, stonework, soffits, gutters, even fencing and landscaping — are these features warm or cool in tone?
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EVALUATE THE NEIGHBORHOOD:
You don’t want two blue houses side by side, but you might want a color that harmonizes with the blue house next door.
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CONSIDER YOUR REGION:
Identify the colors that complement your surrounding landscape by noticing the local color trends.
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DIG INTO ARCHITECTURAL HISTORY:
Certain styles are linked with specific colors. Finding out what colors go with your home’s style can give you another place to start.
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TALK LIKE A PRO:
TRIM VS. DRYWALL RETURN
Drywall return
Trim
The trim is the millwork or molding surrounding your window. It's not considered a part of the window, but it completes the look of a window. Trim is designed to match the style of a home and often matches the millwork or molding used throughout the home.
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Getting started
Let’s narrow down your options with 3 steps to selecting new windows.
Window types and vocabulary.
Windows 101
Find your window series.
Window series
Choose size, shape, placement, color, grilles and hardware.
Creating a look
Types,
upgrades, and more.
Glass
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Find your window series.
Window series
Types,
upgrades, and more.
Glass
Choose size, shape, placement, color, grilles and hardware.
Creating a look
Window types and vocabulary.
Windows 101
Let’s narrow down your options with 3 steps to selecting new windows.
Getting started
Knowing the parts of a window will help you describe what you like and communicate effectively with the professionals working on your project.
The first choice you’ll make? Window types! Find out how various window types function, where they work best, and how they create distinct looks.
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TruScene® insect screens
Insect screens can enhance natural ventilation by letting in 25% more fresh air than our conventional insect screens.
100 Series windows
Andersen certifies the vast majority of all products to the Indoor Advantage™ Gold certification by SCS Global Services.
Whether you’re concerned about VOCs or want to lean into natural ventilation, we have products that can help you create a healthier home.
HEALTHY HOME SOLUTIONS
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PRODUCT SHOWN: 100 Series casement window in black.
PRODUCT SHOWN: A-Series casement window in clear coat pine with modified colonial grilles with 2 1/4" rail to simulate a double-hung window.
A drywall return is when a window is installed in a wall without any surrounding trim. It creates a very clean, modern look. Want to create a similar look but keep your window trim? Check out “3 approaches to interior window color” for a technique that’ll trick the eye.
Want someone to do the color work for you? You’re in luck! Sherwin-Williams colorists created these color palettes with our top window colors in mind. Each palette includes colors for your home’s windows, exterior, trim, and accents.
6 COLOR SCHEMES FROM SHERWIN-WILLIAMS
*The shade of white may vary by product line. Printing limitations prevent exact duplication of colors. See your Andersen dealer or Sherwin-Williams store for actual color samples.
Black
White
Dark Bronze
Terratone®
Canvas
Sandtone
SW7602
Indigo Batik
Andersen
White*
Sherwin-Williams offers paint and stain colors to match Andersen® windows and doors so you can create a perfectly coordinated exterior look — talk about curb appeal!
Narrow down your options by working through the following questions:
3 STEPS TO SELECTING NEW WINDOWS
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What look are you going for?
Details like size, color, grilles, and hardware collectively create a look. Learn to navigate all these options to create a look that suits your home’s style.
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What are your needs for energy efficiency?
Understanding glass is key to selecting optimal windows for your climate and geographic location.
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What types of windows do you want?
Knowing what the types of windows are called and how they work is the first step to understanding your options and essential to successfully working with a pro.
EXTERIOR
TRIM
Accent
SW7674
Peppercorn
SW7715
Pottery Urn
SW9093
Nearly Brown
SW7069
Iron Ore
SW7541
Tricorn Black
Andersen
Black
SW7650
Ellie Gray
SW7551
Greek Villa
SW2345
Nuthatch
Andersen
Dark Bronze
SW6208
Pewter Green
SW7524
Dhurrie Beige
SW7550
Resort Tan
Andersen
Canvas
SW7701
Cavern Clay
SW7541
Grecian Ivory
SW7047
Porpoise
Andersen
Sandtone
SW9130
Evergreen Fog
SW7043
Worldly Gray
SW7505
Manor House
Andersen
Terratone®
THE COLOR PALETTE USED ON THIS HOUSE
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Exterior
Interior
Interior wood grilles are available unfinished (so you can stain or paint them to match your chosen window color) or order them in stained pine, oak, or maple. They’re also available in prefinished white.
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GRILLE PATTERNS CHEAT SHEET
Intended to replicate the old-world charm of individual glass panes, this symmetrical pattern works perfectly on a traditional home like a Cape Cod or a colonial.
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TALK LIKE A PRO:
GRILLES VS. TRUE DIVIDED LIGHT
Grilles are decorative patterns applied to window glass in various ways (interior, exterior, in between). They’re meant to imitate true divided light, which historically was a type of window where glass was divided into individual panes with muntins (or wood dividers). Today, you can have the look of true divided light, along with greater energy efficiency, as grilles are applied to dual-pane glass with a spacer in between to replicate that traditional style.
WHITE & SILVER
For a modern-classic look, white windows shine with satin nickel hardware.
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HARDWARE & WINDOW COLOR: 3 combos for every home
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HOW WILL WINDOW COVERINGS WORK?
You want to be able to lower your window treatments without hardware interfering. Folding hardware is a good solution here, especially with casement and awning windows.
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WHAT OTHER HARDWARE FINISHES ARE ALREADY IN THE ROOM?
Do you want your hardware to match other hardware in the room, like your kitchen cabinet knobs and pulls? Or would you rather it blend in with the window?
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For example, A-Series double-hung windows come with tilting mechanisms built into the locking hardware. This makes for easy tilting and allows you to clean your windows from the inside, an especially nice feature on an upper level.
WHAT FUNCTIONALITIES ARE NEEDED?
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Modern
Traditional
Ridges, curves, textured detailing.
HARDWARE FEATURES:
HARDWARE STYLES AT A GLANCE
Find out which hardware styles go with which product lines, on Andersenwindows.com.
*Distressed bronze and oil rubbed bronze are “living” finishes that will change with time and use. Printing limitations prevent exact duplication of colors. See your Andersen dealer for actual finish samples.
WOOD & BLACK
For a contemporary look, natural wood windows with black hardware looks sleek.
BLACK & BLACK
For a modern look that puts the focus on the view, black on black is perfect.
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Glass
What are your needs for energy efficiency? We’ll walk you through:
What else can glass do?
Glass types
“ENERGY STAR” is a registered trademark of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
Dual-pane vs. triple-pane glass
Climate-specific glass
Dual-pane means there are two panes of uninterrupted glass with an air space in between. Combining this with the right type of climate-specific glass option meets the energy efficiency needs of most people. But when there’s a need to take performance to the next level, triple-pane windows are the answer.
No matter the conditions in which you live, we have glass options that will optimize the performance of your windows based on climate, location, and other needs.
DUAL-PANE GLASS
When you see this logo next to one of our windows, it’s an indication of energy efficiency. Energy-efficient windows help lower your heating and cooling costs. Meeting the strict performance requirements of ENERGY STAR certification requires using glass that will reduce the transfer of heat in your climate. Read more about climate-specific glass in the next section.
ENERGY STAR®
Triple-pane means there’s an extra pane of glass and an extra air space, making this our most energy-efficient glass option. In fact, some A-Series triple-pane windows are recognized as ENERGY STAR most efficient and certified to meet the rigorous level of energy efficiency required by the Passive House Institute U.S. Find triple-pane glass in our A- and E-Series product lines.
TRIPLE-PANE GLASS
PassiveSun® glass allows the warmth from the sun to help heat your house. It’s available on all Andersen products. HeatLock® technology is a special coating that can help stop heat from escaping your home. It’s available on most glass options.
NORTHERN CLIMATES
Sun glass offers outstanding thermal performance with a subtle tint that blocks out even more heat from the sun. It’s available on 100 Series, 200 Series, 400 Series, A-Series and E-Series windows.
SOUTHERN CLIMATES
Low-emissivity (Low-E) glass is the best option for most people because it reflects heat in the summer and helps keep heat inside in winter. It’s available on all Andersen® products. SmartSun™ glass gives the benefits of Low-E, while also helping to reduce 95% of harmful UV rays to help protect your furnishings and decor. It’s available on all Andersen® products.
ALL CLIMATES
Increase privacy
Reduce noise
Hurricane protection
For a quieter home, consider windows with a STC (Sound Transmission Class) upgrade, triple-pane glass, or laminated glass.
Is your street noisy? How close are your neighbors? Do you live in a coastal area? We have glass upgrades that can meet all these needs.
Increase privacy with options like patterned glass, blinds-between-the-glass* or art glass.**
Coastal homes can benefit from impact-resistant glass and structural upgrades that meet strict building codes in hurricane-prone areas.
*See your local code official for code requirements in your area. Coastal window options are available in 100 Series, 400 Series, A-Series, and E-Series.
*Blinds-between-the-glass is available on select E-Series windows.
**Art glass is available on A- and E-Series windows.
FINDING YOUR WINDOW SERIES
Which window series is right for you? We’ll walk you through:
Why materials matter
Understanding each series
Used as a protective material (cladding) on 200 and 400 Series windows, this rigid material resists weather and reduces maintenance. Cladding wood in vinyl is a winning innovation that has made the 400 Series our best-selling product line.
VINYL
Used to make our 100 Series windows inside and out, it’s twice as strong as vinyl and made by fusing reclaimed wood fiber and thermoplastic polymer. This innovative material performs well in extreme temperatures and is virtually maintenance free. It’s also used as a supporting material in various other product lines.
FIBREX® COMPOSITE MATERial
Forming the base of our clad windows, it adds beauty to interiors, provides great insulation, and is extremely durable. Wood fiber reclaimed from our manufacturing process is also a key ingredient in our patented Fibrex composite material.
WOOD
As the protective material (cladding) used on the exterior of E-Series windows, it resists the elements, is virtually maintenance free, and can be customized to various shapes through our extruding process.
ALUMINUM
Together with Fibrex composite material, this glass-reinforced resin is used on the exterior of our A-Series windows because it’s tough, weather resistant, and maintenance free. It’s part of what makes A-Series windows so high performing and a great choice in areas with extreme weather like hurricanes.
FIBERGLASS
All of our materials are chosen for their durability, but each possesses unique characteristics. Understanding the difference between materials will help you pick the right windows for your home.
E-SERIES
A-SERIES
400 SERIES
200 SERIES
100 SERIES
WINDOW series:
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Budget-friendly 100 Series windows are made of strong and virtually maintenance-free Fibrex® composite material.
The Smart Alternative to Vinyl
Budget:
Materials:
Fibrex® composite material inside and out.
12022 Andersen brand survey of U.S. contractors.
2Some products in this series have alternate construction methods and materials used; see individual products for details.
*Actual wood species is either Sapele or Sipo, both non-endangered species grown in Africa, with color and characteristics similar to Central American mahoganies.
Naturally occurring variations in grain, color, and texture of wood make each window one of a kind. Andersen cannot guarantee consistency in wood grain and/or color within a particular species, product, or project.
TALK LIKE A PRO:
GLASS 101
There are two things you want to ask about when discussing window glass:
Low-E glass coatings are applied to our window glass to help with energy efficiency by blocking unwanted heat loss or unwanted heat gain — see “Climate-specific glass”.
The air space in our dual- and triple-pane windows is filled with an argon gas blend that’s denser than air and helps improve insulation.
What’s it filled with?
What’s it coated with?
Is your street noisy? How close are your neighbors? Do you live in a coastal area? We have glass upgrades that can meet all these needs.
Wood interior/vinyl exterior.2
Streamlined 200 Series windows focus on the most popular styles and sizes.
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Warmth of Wood at an Uncommon Value
Wood interior/vinyl exterior.2
Ever-popular 400 Series windows are the windows contractors trust the most.1
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Time Tested, Classic Wood Craftsmanship
Wood interior/ composite exterior.
Best performing and most energy efficient, A-Series windows are carefully crafted for traditional style.
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Architectural Authenticity, Unparalleled Performance
Wood interior/ aluminum exterior.
Customizable E-Series windows are available in unlimited colors and finishes, and dramatic shapes and sizes.
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Unlimited Possibilities to Create Your Original
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Rails
Horizontal pieces of a sash.
Stiles
Vertical pieces of a sash.
Trim
The millwork or molding surrounding a window. It’s not a part of the window but does complete the look of a window.
Sash
Stiles, rails, and glass that together form the venting capabilities of the window.
Stool
The horizontal piece jutting out at the bottom of a window frame.
Awning window*
Can stay open in the rain so you hear the pitter-patter and feel the fresh air.
FUN FACT:
Often placed higher on walls for privacy and air flow.
WHERE:
The one that cranks open from the bottom.
WHAT:
Single- and Double-Hung windows
Some of the most common windows in America.
FUN FACT:
Often placed … well, everywhere.
WHERE:
The ones that slide up and down.
WHAT:
Pass-Through Window
Impressive way to host a party and really open up your spaces.
FUN FACT:
Popular in kitchens that open to a patio or deck.
WHERE:
Sits just off your countertop and slides smoothly open.
WHAT:
Picture window
Great way to frame views and fill your space with natural light.
FUN FACT:
Often combined with windows that do open.
WHERE:
The one that doesn’t open.
WHAT:
Gliding window
Like a sliding glass door but smaller.
FUN FACT:
Often found in kitchens, bedrooms, and living rooms.
WHERE:
The one that slides side to side.
WHAT:
Bow and Bay windows
Angled out beyond the house wall for extra space inside.
FUN FACT:
Most often used in living rooms and bedrooms.
WHERE:
The cozy nooks with at least three windows.
WHAT:
Prairie
Colonial
Diamond
Tall fractional
Short fractional
Custom
Specified equal light
This pattern complements the prairie architectural style, which is a school of American modernism — think the designs of Frank Lloyd Wright.
If you can dream it, chances are we can build it! Let your imagination run free.
This ornate pattern appears most frequently in Tudor, Gothic, or other highly decorative architectural styles.
This semi-customizable pattern allows you to choose the number of lights wide and high, so you can create a look that suits a variety of home styles.
A pattern featuring grilles in the upper sash intended to replicate the look of a doublehung window, popular in craftsman bungalow homes.
A pattern featuring grilles in the upper sash intended to replicate the look of a transom window.
TALK LIKE A PRO:
GRILLE PATTERNS
Modern
Traditional
To describe the grille pattern you want, specify the number of “lights” (individual panes) in each sash. For example, six-over-six is how the traditional grille pattern shown below left would be described and 1 wide by 4 high is how you would describe the specified equal light grille pattern shown in the modern example below right.
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E-Series casement window corner section with silver anodized interior painted finish and full divided light grilles with contemporary interior grille profile.
INTERIOR VIEW:
Exterior grilles and Finelight™ grilles will match your window’s color, and they’re made of Fibrex® composite material, which means they can withstand weather and are easy to clean.
E-Series casement window corner section with clear anodized finish and full divided light grilles with contemporary exterior grille profile.
EXTERIOR VIEW:
GREAT GRILLES:
3 takes on tradition
ESTATE™
400 Series, shown in antique brass
Curves and ridges
Contemporary, sleek lines, right angles, minimal profile.
400 Series, shown in white
STANDARD LOCK & KEEPER
400 Series, shown in black
TRADITIONAL BAR LIFT
E-Series, shown in oil rubbed bronze*
STANDARD LOCK & KEEPER
400 Series, shown in distressed bronze*
TRADITIONAL FOLDING
A-Series, shown in satin nickel
STANDARD LOCK & KEEPER
Texture
Ridges
400 Series, shown in satin nickel
CONTEMPORARY FOLDING
400 Series, shown in distressed nickel
CONTEMPORARY BAR LIFT
100 Series, shown in oil rubbed bronze*
OPTIONAL METAL SLIM LINE LOCK
200 Series, shown in white
STANDARD LOCK
100 Series, shown in white
CONTEMPORARY FOLDING
400 Series, shown in brushed chrome
HAND LIFT
Right angles
Minimal profile
Sleek lines and minimal profile
400 Series, shown in satin nickel
LOCK HANDLE
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Specified equal light
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Prairie
Colonial
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Specified equal light
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Prairie
Colonial
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Prairie
Colonial
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5 TYPES OF GRILLES
Grilles can be applied to window glass in various ways. Here’s what you should know.
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FULL DIVIDED LIGHT
Permanent grilles applied on the interior and exterior with a spacer bar in between the glass provides the most authentic look. An energy-bar upgrade is available for better thermal performance on A-Series windows.
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Mixing and matching grille patterns throughout the house isn’t uncommon or against the rules!
MIX-AND-MATCH GRILLES
Permanent exterior grilles and permanent (or removable) interior grilles provide a similarly authentic look to full divided light except there‘s no spacer bar in between the glass.
SIMULATED DIVIDED LIGHT
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Removable interior-only grilles add a subtle pattern, while also making windows simple to clean.
REMOVABLE INTERIOR GRILLES
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Permanent grilles on the exterior and in between the glass give a distinctive look to your home’s exterior, while making cleaning easy inside.
FINELIGHT GRILLES-BETWEEN-THE-GLASS WITH EXTERIOR GRILLES
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Permanent grilles between the glass only are the best option if you want grilles but also want to be able to easily clean your windows.
FINELIGHT™ GRILLES-BETWEEN-THE-GLASS
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Yield to landscape
Create a bright, airy look in a space that emphasizes natural light with white windows and walls. Add in matching grilles for a touch of architectural detail that won’t significantly obstruct views or light.
MAKE A STATEMENT
Add some personality to your home with a bright trim color painted to match the woodwork. A white window won’t compete with the color. And remember you can choose to do this in just one room!
Grilles
Grilles are typically considered a more traditional feature, but there are also ways to create a contemporary look with them. When selecting grilles, you’ll be deciding on pattern and application (how grilles are applied to your windows).
Hardware
WINDOW SELECTION CHEAT SHEET
PRODUCT SHOWN: E-Series picture windows with prefinished pine interiors.
PRODUCT SHOWN: 400 Series casement, awning, picture, and Flexiframe® windows in black.
PRODUCT SHOWN: E-Series picture windows in black with specified equal light grilles.
PRODUCT SHOWN: 400 Series casement window in black, 100 Series casement window in dark bronze, 200 Series tilt-wash double-hung window in white with window opening control device, and A-Series casement window in clear coat pine with modified colonial grilles with 2 1/4" rail to simulate a double-hung window.
PRODUCT SHOWN: 400 Series casement window in black.
PRODUCT SHOWN: 200 Series tilt-wash double-hung window in white with window opening control device.
PRODUCT SHOWN: 100 Series casement window in dark bronze.
PRODUCT SHOWN: A-Series casement window in clear coat pine with modified colonial grilles with 2 1/4" rail to simulate a double-hung window.
PRODUCT SHOWN: E-Series double-hung window in mahogany.*
PRODUCT SHOWN: 100 Series casement window in black with full divided light grilles.
PRODUCT SHOWN: 100 Series casement windows in black with specified equal light grilles.
PRODUCT SHOWN: E-Series hinged, inswing patio door and casement windows.
PRODUCT SHOWN: 100 Series single-hung insert and picture windows in white.
PRODUCT SHOWN: E-Series casement window in black with colonial grilles.
PRODUCT SHOWN: E-Series casement, picture, and specialty windows in black.
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E-Series awning and picture windows with pine interiors.
PRODUCT SHOWN: MultiGlide™ pass-through window.
PRODUCT SHOWN: 8-foot tall A-Series casement windows in black.
PRODUCT SHOWN: 400 Series double-hung window in pine interior, with colonial grilles (upper sash only).
PRODUCT SHOWN: E-Series picture windows with prefinished pine interiors.
Floor-to-ceiling
In a tight corner, a floor-to-ceiling window expands the space and creates a connection with the outdoors.
Circle window
On a stairway landing, a circle window creates a visual break from all the straight lines.
Triangle
At a gable, a triangle window will make the most of available natural light.
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No grilles for a clean look and unobstructed views.
FARMHOUSE
TRADITIONAL
CONTEMPORARY
MODERN
Colonial grilles in a six-over-six pattern.
Specified equal light grilles in a horizontal ladder pattern.
Specified equal light grilles in a two-over-two pattern.
Modified colonial grilles are applied just to the top sash of this window for a fresh take on a classic look.
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PRODUCT SHOWN: 200 Series tilt-wash double-hung window in white interior with specified equal light grilles.
PRODUCT SHOWN: 100 Series casement window in dark bronze interior with colonial grilles.
A six-over-six grille pattern lends a classic look to these crankoperated casement windows.
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PRODUCT SHOWN: 100 Series casement window in dark bronze interior with specified equal light grilles.
On this modern farmhouse, grilles give the oversized picture windows and transoms above an air of tradition.
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Frame
High-performing materials, like wood and Fibrex® composite, form the base of our windows, providing excellent insulation and the durability needed to resist water, weather, and more.
Glass
Dual-pane windows include two panes of glass with an air space in between to help reduce the transfer of heat, making the windows more energy efficient. The air space is filled with an argon gas blend, which improves insulation.
Proper installation
Enables optimal performance by making sure a window fits well into its opening and is appropriately sealed.
Whether you’re working with an architect to design every inch of your dream home or replacing windows in your existing home, you probably have more options than you realize when it comes to window size, shape, and placement.
Windows are a long-lasting part of your home. To help you pick a color you’ll love for as long as they last, we’re sharing some tips, plus advice from our friends at Sherwin-Williams.
Like the knobs and pulls on your kitchen cabinets, window hardware is a small detail that can have a big design impact. We’ll walk you through your hardware style and finish options, plus share some tips for matching hardware with window frame color.
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*Drawings reflect approximate operation only. See andersenwindows.com to view specific product details.
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Glass
Creating a look
Windows 101
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Types,
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Window types and vocabulary.
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What’s it filled with?
What’s it coated with?
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Getting started
Window types and vocabulary.
Windows 101
Window types and vocabulary.
Windows 101
Find your window series.
Window series
Choose size, shape, placement, color, grilles and hardware.
Creating a look
Let’s narrow down your options with 3 steps to selecting new windows.
Getting started
Types,
upgrades, and more.
Glass
Find your window series.
Window series
Types,
upgrades, and more.
Glass
Choose size, shape, placement, color, grilles and hardware.
Creating a look
Window types and vocabulary.
Windows 101
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Getting started
Find your window series.
Window series
Types,
upgrades, and more.
Glass
Choose size, shape, placement, color, grilles and hardware.
Creating a look
Window types and vocabulary.
Windows 101
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Getting started
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Window series
Types,
upgrades, and more.
Glass
Choose size, shape, placement, color, grilles and hardware.
Creating a look
Window types and vocabulary.
Windows 101
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Glass
Types, upgrades, and more.
Creating a look
Choose size, shape, placement, color, grilles and hardware.
Windows 101
Window types and vocabulary.
Getting started
Let’s narrow down your options with 3 steps to selecting new windows.
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Window series
Find your window series.
Glass
Types, upgrades, and more.
Creating a look
Choose size, shape, placement, color, grilles and hardware.
Windows 101
Window types and vocabulary.
Getting started
Let’s narrow down your options with 3 steps to selecting new windows.
Download Guide PDF
Window series
Find your window series.
Glass
Types, upgrades, and more.
Creating a look
Choose size, shape, placement, color, grilles and hardware.
Windows 101
Window types and vocabulary.
Getting started
Let’s narrow down your options with 3 steps to selecting new windows.
Download Guide PDF
Window series
Find your window series.
Glass
Types, upgrades, and more.
Creating a look
Choose size, shape, placement, color, grilles and hardware.
Windows 101
Window types and vocabulary.
Getting started
Let’s narrow down your options with 3 steps to selecting new windows.
Download Guide PDF
Window series
Find your window series.
Glass
Types, upgrades, and more.
Creating a look
Choose size, shape, placement, color, grilles and hardware.
Windows 101
Window types and vocabulary.
Getting started
Let’s narrow down your options with 3 steps to selecting new windows.
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A-Series casement window in black.
PRODUCT SHOWN: A-Series casement window in black with colonial grilles.
“The opportunity to have light pour in from all sides has been life changing.”
– Hilton Carter
Plant and Interior Stylist on freshening up his Baltimore home
PRODUCT SHOWN: A-Series casement window in black with colonial grilles.
“The opportunity to have light pour in from all sides has been life changing.”
– Hilton Carter
Plant and Interior Stylist on freshening up his Baltimore home
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