Earlier this year, a group of industry leaders and manufacturers gathered to discuss the Product Category Rule (PCR) of the industry. One of the participants in this discussion is the Andersen® Corporation. Along with our fellow innovators, we defined specific industry metrics. We also encouraged an increase in transparency about the sustainability efforts of manufacturers.

As much as you may not want to think about it, ice is going to be forming on the outside of your Cincinnati windows soon. While ice on your home windows may not be as much of a pain as ice on your car windows, it can still cause problems. Ice buildup can lead to […]

A dark bathroom with no windows is nowhere near as comforting as one that does have them.  The light that comes in through the window is good for your physical health, your mental health, and it saves electricity as you don’t have to turn on the light during the day. Being able to open a […]

No one likes to open their power bill, but when you are in the middle of winter it can be especially painful to some.  There are ways to lower your heating bills immediately though. You will find that most of the cold air coming in your home is coming in through the windows.  This cold […]

Very few houses around the nation have single-paned windows anymore.  Single panes don’t hold up very well in cold, and they definitely don’t have any type of energy efficiency to them. Today the preferred choice is to use double-paned windows; there are even some homeowners that choose to use triple-paned windows.  These multiple paned windows […]

Even inside your home, your furniture can still be damaged by the sun.  Wherever the sun can get in, whether it is through a window or a door, if hit shines on your furniture it will damage it. This damage is exclusively on the outside of your furniture and is more cosmetic than anything else.  […]

Installing new windows in your home is one thing — making sure you choose well-designed windows is another. Any window contractor will tell you that you have to make your budget count when tackling this home improvement. This is why you need to know the key characteristics of a well-designed window before you begin your […]

You might be considering a DIY window replacement, but this can be a bit difficult even if you have some home improvement experience. Watching online video tutorials won’t be enough to guarantee a proper installation the way a professional window contractor does, after all. To better understand why a professional window replacement is worth spending, Renewal by […]

Vinyl is a material often associated with energy-efficient replacement windows. Its thermal resistance, minimal upkeep and overall cost efficiency are some of the notable qualities that have drawn many homeowners to it. Today, however, there’s an even better option called Fibrex®, the exclusive framing material from Renewal by Andersen®. Here’s a quick comparison between the […]