Patio doors help improve the overall look of your home while seamlessly connecting its interiors with the outdoor living spaces. But this doesn’t mean you should focus on just its aesthetics – make sure your doors are energy-efficient as well.

  U-factor is an energy performance rating that measures how well fenestration products trap heat. If you’re serious about increasing thermal insulation (which you should be), it’s an important thing to check before making a purchase.

  The Andersen® Corporation has always been a steward for a greener and more sustainable environment. We are the first window manufacturer to receive Green Seal Certification for Environmental Stewardship. ENERGY STAR®, a voluntary labeling partnership of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) also recognizes our efforts to produce energy-efficient products.

  At Renewal by Andersen® of San Francisco, our ultimate goal is to make the world greener one window at a time. We have many of the most efficient San Francisco replacement windows on the market today, and we continue to strive harder to help build zero-energy homes.

  Windows have come a long way from being mere openings that allowed an extended view of the outdoors. Now they serve as lovely design elements that can define the overall look of your home or preserve its historic accuracy. Most importantly, windows contribute to your home’s comfort and energy efficiency.

A lot of today’s homeowners design and build new homes or renovate existing ones to make their properties energy-efficient. However, such undertakings entail careful planning and keen attention to detail. If you are planning on doing the same thing to your house, then a whole-house systems approach would be the best strategy. This will enable […]

The bathroom isn’t always the first thing that comes to mind when you think about improving energy efficiency through window replacement. However, there are other reasons to get a high-performance unit for this area of your home. Aside from energy efficiency, your new bathroom window should provide adequate ventilation and offer a certain level of privacy […]

The air is growing warmer, and June 21st was officially the first day of summer. Before long, your air conditioner will be working its hardest to keep your Cincinnati home cool as outdoor temperatures reach their peak. Fortunately, there are many ways to keep your AC bills under control this summer. One wise step is to replace your older […]

Windows are one of the key points of heat loss in many homes, so it’s important to choose ones that are as efficient as possible. Low-e glass, which is glass that has been coated in a special material that repels heat back into your home, is one of the most energy efficient window choices available […]