Andersen Windows and Doors

Windows (New Construction)

Andersen’s premium double hung window, the Tilt n Wash, 400 series, is one of my favorite choices for wood/new construction windows. Most people replacing their windows don’t want to change the exterior and interior trim. Andersen is generally not an option as a custom sized, pocket fit replacement window. Thus, you need to tear everything out if you want Andersen windows.

Andersen Windows are the most popular windows in the world. I get many calls from people requesting Andersen windows because they believe they are the best. My answer to this is simple. Budweiser is the most popular beer in America… but personally I don’t think it is the best. Andersen makes a very good, reasonably priced new construction window, but I don’t feel like it is the best option given all the other choices. Andersen makes a great window called the Tilt n Wash, 400 series. This is a great new construction window. They also make a great Casement, Awning, and Bay or Bow windows. I am not a fan of their lower end windows… most window companies have a window they try to push to builders. I suggest spending more money now instead of later.

Andersen Good Points:

• Easy operating sashes, smooth and clean lines
• Multiple hardware options
• Quality full screen
• Nice snap in grids, and now available in simulated divided lite muntins
• Maintenance free vinyl clad exteriors
• Tilt in for easy cleaning
• Great brand name recognition

Andersen’s not so good points would be that their tilt function is a bit tedious. The vinyl exterior is not paintable.

Woodwright Series

Andersen Woodwright Series Replacement Windows: Andersen has joined the replacement window market by introducing the Woodwright Series wood replacement window.  This window is designed along the lines of the Andersen 400 Series Tilt and Wash window.  The Woodwright window is similar.  The window has only been available for about a year in the New England Area.  It tilts in for easy cleaning, and looks like the 400 series. It is available in a pine interior finish or prepainted white at a very reasonable price. It also has full divided lites, snap in grids, and between the glass (fine lite) grids available. It comes in 4 exterior colors: white, sand tone, terra tone, and green.

Andersen Patio Doors

Andersen makes a great Frenchwood hinged door. It is my personal favorite. They also make quality sliders in both a vinyl and wood interior model. There are many hardware options, and 3 exterior colors, white, sandtone and terratone.