Can windows actually be smart? Well, when it comes to energy conservation and utility costs, the good news is YES, replacement windows are smart. To keep your house cool and the air conditioner bill under control, windows can be the leading variable in achieving a cool, comfortable home while saving energy doing it. Buying the
There is nothing quite like an icy cold winter day to let you know just how drafty your windows and doors really are. You might be able to ignore these drafts in the summer, but come winter, it can be downright miserable. You shouldn’t be shivering inside your home! There are a number of reasons
Homeowners frustrated with rising cost of heating and cooling now have a new way to save money on energy bills: SmartSun™ Glass. Developed by industry leader Andersen® Window Company, SmartSun™ glass is one of the most energy-efficient glass choices for windows and patio doors, yet it has none of the drawbacks typical of highly efficient
Andersen® windows and doors and Renewal by Andersen® replacement windows have received Scientific Certification Systems (SCS) Indoor Advantage™ Gold Certification for indoor air quality. This level of certification meets North America’s strictest indoor air emission criteria, namely the California Section 01350 Specification, the strictest standard in the U.S. This certification is based upon rigorous, peer-reviewed
According to the FBI a burglary takes place every 15.4 seconds in the United States. It is the most common threat to your home. However, you can easily thwart burglars with some simple tips. Burglars look for the path of least resistance, preferably open windows or doors. They’ll settle for unreinforced entry doors or patio
Homeowners desiring to bring more of the outdoors into their home are increasingly turning to patio doors. In fact, the residential patio door market grew by nearly 25 percent in the 1990s alone, according to research statistics from Andersen Corporation. Patio doors provide an expansive view of the outdoors, whether it is a wooded glade,
When were your windows installed? The 1950s? The 1960s? The 1980s? If so, then it may surprise you that today’s windows are more than just glass. Even within the last 10 years, the science behind energy-efficient windows has evolved considerably. “If you have an older home,“ says window replacement expert Gerry Rogers, “your windows are
With many homeowners pinching pennies, energy-efficient windows are a smart, simple way to conserve energy and save money now and for years to come. So it’s shocking to know that some window companies try to sell windows that offer no energy-benefits. What’s even more outrageous is that these windows are often quite expensive. How do
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