Andersen vs. Renewal by Andersen: What’s the Difference for a Hampton Roads Home?
Tuesday, 25 August 2026
Quick answer: They are the same parent company but two different ways to buy. Andersen, founded in 1903, manufactures and sells windows as products through dealers, lumberyards, and retailers. Renewal by Andersen, founded in 1995, is the full-service replacement division: it measures, custom-builds, installs, and warranties the job as a single company. This is one
- Published in Windows
Fiberglass vs. Steel vs. Wood Entry Doors: What Actually Holds Up in Coastal Virginia
Tuesday, 25 August 2026
Drafty French doors waste energy and let salt air, humidity, and pests into your home. Here's a step-by-step guide to weatherstripping French doors for a tight, long-lasting seal in Hampton Roads' coastal climate.
- Published in Front Doors
The Best Window Glass for Virginia Beach’s Hot, Humid Summers
Tuesday, 18 August 2026
Drafty French doors waste energy and let salt air, humidity, and pests into your home. Here's a step-by-step guide to weatherstripping French doors for a tight, long-lasting seal in Hampton Roads' coastal climate.
- Published in Windows
How Long Do Replacement Windows Last in Hampton Roads? (2026 Guide)
Friday, 14 August 2026
Quick answer: Most replacement windows last 20 to 40 years depending on material, but coastal Virginia is harder on them than the national average. Vinyl runs 20 to 40 years, wood 15 to 30, aluminum 15 to 30, fiberglass 30 to 50, and Fibrex® composite 30-plus. Near the water, hardware and seals usually fail before
- Published in Windows
Fibrex vs. Vinyl Windows in Coastal Virginia: Which One Actually Survives Salt Air?
Sunday, 09 August 2026
Quick answer: Both Fibrex® and quality vinyl resist salt corrosion, because neither contains metal in the frame. The real difference in coastal Virginia is dimensional stability. Fibrex® , a composite of roughly 40% reclaimed wood fiber and 60% thermoplastic polymer, expands and contracts less than vinyl under the temperature swings and direct sun that Hampton
- Published in Windows
Are Renewal by Andersen Windows Expensive? An Honest Breakdown for Homeowners
Tuesday, 04 August 2026
Drafty French doors waste energy and let salt air, humidity, and pests into your home. Here's a step-by-step guide to weatherstripping French doors for a tight, long-lasting seal in Hampton Roads' coastal climate.
- Published in Windows
How to Weatherstrip French Doors to Stop Drafts and Save Energy
Wednesday, 08 July 2026
Drafty French doors waste energy and let salt air, humidity, and pests into your home. Here's a step-by-step guide to weatherstripping French doors for a tight, long-lasting seal in Hampton Roads' coastal climate.
- Published in French Doors, Patio Doors
What Is an Astragal and Why Does It Matter on Your French Doors?
Tuesday, 30 June 2026
The astragal is the small strip in the middle of your French doors that does most of the sealing work. Here's what it is, how to tell when yours is failing, and how to fix or replace it.
- Published in French Doors, Patio Doors
