Andersen Vinyl Clad Windows

Each wood product is clad to resist the elements and provide a low maintenance exterior that never needs painting.

Andersen vinyl clad windows.

Double hung windows have two operating sash that move up and down allowing for ventilation on the top bottom or both single hung windows allow ventilation through a single operable lower sash. But since andersen produces so few vinyl clad windows it needs to supplement with virgin vinyl. It has led us to pioneer new products set higher standards for our entire industry and ultimately become america s premier window manufacturer. Any end product that uses waste products can be considered eco friendly.

That s why we provide care and maintenance guides for your windows and doors as well as hardware grilles and insect screens with finishing cleaning and maintenance guidelines. I assumed the entire exterior was vinyl clad requiring no maintenance. Explore andersen products that feature wood below. Where andersen has innovated with vinyl is by using it as a protective cladding for its wood core windows.

Casement windows are hinged on the side and crank open outward to the left or right allowing for full top to bottom ventilation. Both offer easy cleaning from inside your home and remain flush with the wall making them ideal for patios or walkways. This combination of a weather resistant vinyl exterior the strength of a solid wood frame and the beauty of a wood interior performs well beyond what vinyl can achieve on its own. This is a warm weather job because you ll need to open the windows to paint all parts of the trim.

While andersen s development of fibrex benefits the company it also benefits the environment. Common above kitchen sinks casement windows give you the flexibility to group them in stunning combinations. Protecting the beauty and longevity of your andersen product is important. Andersen crafts and designs windows and doors that are a true reflection of the self expressive people who put them in their homes.

This past fall we notice dark spots appearing on the inside of the windows about 2 3 inches up from the bottom and some black areas near the very bottom. Vinyl is not a difficult surface to paint. Where andersen leads the industry is the variety of ways that our wood is protected.