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Comparing Vinyl and Fibrex® as Window Frame Materials

Vinyl is a versatile material with a long list of applications in the window replacement industry. The demand for vinyl frames has increased steadily over the years. This is in part because of its availability and low manufacturing costs. However, for all its advantages, it does have known limitations.

Window Treatment Pointers

When you choose our replacement windows at Renewal by Andersen®, North America’s largest door and window contractor and manufacturer, you’re getting topnotch quality in terms of durability, efficiency and appeal. On their own, our Fibrex® trims and finishes can elevate your home’s aesthetic; however, it doesn’t hurt to complement them with a few window treatments …

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Signs Your Insulated Window Is Damaged

Is your power bill increasing despite having enough insulation in your home? Didn’t find anything wrong with your doors either? Then it might be that the sealing on your insulated window has begun to fail. If you’re not sure whether the windows in your home are insulated or not, it’s more likely than not that …

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Choosing the Right Energy-Efficient Window

An ENERGY STAR® label on a replacement window means it has satisfactorily passed industry standards and is deemed to be energy efficient. The label makes it easier for homeowners to narrow down their choices to energy-efficient windows, but how can they pick one from the hundreds of windows with these labels?

Windows and Ceiling Fans: Making Sunrooms Energy-Efficient

The sliding windows prominently featured in sunrooms let you soak in the sun without being bothered by bugs or other pests. Due to its heavy use of glass windows, however, a sunroom can become freezing cold during winter and unbearably hot during summer. This, in turn, forces your HVAC system to work harder and consume …

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