What Are the Best Windows for New York's Climate?

What Are the Best Windows for New York's Climate?

Every part of your home plays a role, big or small, in your overall energy efficiency. Your windows are no exception. That’s why it’s important to understand the many different types, styles, glazing and framing materials before taking on a window installation...
Exploring Financing Options for Window Replacement Projects

Exploring Financing Options for Window Replacement Projects

A window replacement may seem like a small enough project to be handled even without too much financial planning. Sure, you’ll have to set aside a few hundred dollars to get it done, but it shouldn’t set you back far enough to justify taking a loan, right? This is...
Can You Convert a Window into a Patio Door?

Can You Convert a Window into a Patio Door?

Sometimes, home remodeling takes a little bit of thinking outside the box. For instance, why spring for new patio doors when you’ve got perfectly usable windows lying around after the remodel? Converting windows to doors can be a little challenging, but the results...
Do More Window Panes Equal Higher Energy Efficiency?

Do More Window Panes Equal Higher Energy Efficiency?

If you’ve been looking around for replacement windows or new patio doors, your top consideration should be the glass, which comes in single-, double-, even triple-pane varieties. But does more panes mean higher energy efficiency? Single-Pane Glass Traditional...
Factors That Affect Replacement Window Costs

Factors That Affect Replacement Window Costs

Quality replacement windows are not cheap, but, as with most types of home improvements, you do get what you pay for when you buy replacement windows. There are factors that affect replacement window costs. Labor Labor covers more than just installation work. It also...
Reasons Why Sliding Doors Are This Season’s Design Trend

Reasons Why Sliding Doors Are This Season’s Design Trend

Open spaces are a home renovation trend that won’t go away any time soon. Sliding doors are a great way to create open spaces in your home. Here are the reasons why sliding doors are the design trend to consider this season. Sliding Doors Eliminate the Need to Build...
4 Conditions That Indicate You Need New Windows

4 Conditions That Indicate You Need New Windows

Windows that are well-cared generally last longer than their expected lifespans, but you will have to replace them at some point, and not just because of old age. Here are signs that indicate you need new windows for your home. Your Windows Are Damaged or Warped —...
The Signature Service Promise And Its Benefits

The Signature Service Promise And Its Benefits

When it comes to installing new windows and doors in your home, it’s in your best interest to hire only the best contractors available. Renewal by Andersen® is one of those contractors, and, with our Signature Service Promise, you can rest assured that you’ll get...
The Various Ways to Inspect Your Windows and Doors for Leaks

The Various Ways to Inspect Your Windows and Doors for Leaks

Air and water leaks are the number one enemy of windows and doors. After all, air leaks can drastically affect your home’s energy efficiency while water leaks can cause discoloration and wood rot. These leaks can be difficult to detect on a normal basis. However, that...