The Buyer’s Guide to Andersen Windows

Andersen is one of the most popular window and door manufacturers in the country, providing homeowners with beautiful, high-performing products they can trust to last. You’re sure to find the right solution for any project among Andersen’s wide selection of window styles and materials.

In this guide, you can browse Andersen by window types, materials, or Andersen collections —wherever is the most helpful place to start!

Browse Andersen by Window Type

Andersen offers a versatile selection of high-quality windows for all types of home designs and project budgets. With Andersen’s products, homeowners can create living spaces tailored to their unique vision. Explore the most popular window styles sold by Andersen, and discover which collections you can find them in.

Office with single-hung windows from the Andersen 100 Series

Single and Double-Hung Windows

Hung windows are the most common type of window in America. This classic window style often has divided lites or window grids that give it a traditional look. Double-hung windows have upper and lower sashes that move, allowing for ventilation on the top or bottom — or both. Single-hung windows only have an operable lower sash. 

Double-hung windows are available in every Andersen series. Find single-hung windows in the 100 Series. Pictured here are single-hung windows from the Andersen 100 Series.

Bedroom featuring Andersen 400 Series awning windows

Awning Windows

An awning window is hinged at the top and swings outward from the bottom — allowing for ventilation while preventing rain from getting in. Awning windows are often placed higher on walls for privacy, or used in combination with large stationary windows to let in fresh air while creating a great view. 

Find awning windows in the A-Series, 400 Series, and 100 Series. Pictured here are awning windows from Andersen’s 400 Series.

Kitchen featuring Andersen A-Series casement windows

Casement Windows

A casement window is hinged on the side and cranks open outward to the left or right to let in abundant fresh air. This practical but pleasing window style is easy to operate and convenient for hard-to-reach places — such as above kitchen sinks. 

Casement windows are available in the A-Series, 400 Series, and 100 Series. Pictured here is a series of casement windows with awning and transom windows from Andersen’s A-Series.

Room featuring 100 Series gliding windows

Gliding Windows

Gliding windows, also called sliding windows, have panels that move from side to side along a track with one stationary panel. Because it doesn’t have an outswing, this minimalist window style saves space and is a great fit for walls next to patios, porches, walkways, or decks. 

Find gliding windows in the 400 Series, 200 Series, and 100 Series. Pictured here is the 100 Series Gliding Window.

Tudor-style home with a bay window

Bay & Bow Windows

Bay and bow windows combine three or more windows that are angled out beyond the wall — providing a wide view and adding extra living space. While a bay window typically features three windows, a bow window often has more window panes and it forms a semicircle. Bay windows are often found in traditional homes such as Victorian-style houses or Tudor-style houses like the one pictured above.

Bay and bow windows are available in the Andersen 400 Series.

Bedroom featuring picture, casement, and awning windows from the Andersen 400 Series

Picture Windows

Picture windows are stationary or “fixed” windows perfect for framing large views and maximizing energy efficiency. They are often used in combinations to let in a significant amount of natural light. 

Picture windows are available in every Andersen collection. The bedroom pictured here features a combination of picture, casement, and awning windows from the Andersen 400 Series, along with an A-Series sliding patio door.

Living room featuring Andersen A-Series Specialty Arch Windows and Frenchwood Gliding Patio Doors

Specialty Shape Windows

Specialty shape windows are fixed windows designed in uncommon shapes — often paired with other windows or doors or used as accent features. Specialty windows add character and are highly versatile to complement the unique style and space of any home. 

Specialty shape picture windows are available in every Andersen collection. Pictured here are Andersen A-Series Specialty Arch Windows, fixed above Frenchwood Gliding Patio Doors — also from the A-Series.

Browse Andersen by Material

Andersen windows are manufactured from high-quality wood, fiberglass, vinyl, and composite materials — meeting a wide range of aesthetic preferences and performance needs. See an overview of the innovative materials used in each Andersen collection in this chart, and browse what each window material has to offer in the sections below.

chart showing Andersen Windows interior and exterior materials by collection

Wood

For over 100 years, Andersen has been crafting high-quality wood windows that are naturally energy-efficient and beautiful to look at. Each Andersen collection (besides the 100 Series) features warm wood interiors — protected by durable, low-maintenance exterior cladding for improved longevity.

Fiberglass

Fiberglass is a tough, weather-resistant material that is highly energy efficient. Andersen uses fiberglass in conjunction with their innovative Fibrex® composite material to achieve a durable, maintenance-free exterior for the premium wood windows and doors in the A-Series.

Vinyl Cladding

Andersen’s best-selling product line is the 400 Series, featuring wood windows protected by vinyl cladding. The vinyl exterior combined with a solid wood frame performs beautifully — offering better durability than extruded vinyl and better weather resistance than wood alone. The Andersen 200 Series also features windows with this combination of materials.

Fibrex® Composite

Twice as strong as vinyl, Andersen’s proprietary Fibrex material is engineered to withstand extreme temperatures and delivers a maintenance-free exterior that resists fading and won’t flake, blister, or peel. This composite material is made from reclaimed wood fiber and thermoplastic polymer fused together. You’ll find Fibrex throughout multiple Andersen collections.

Andersen’s 100 Series features windows with durable Fibrex interiors and exteriors, and Fibrex is used in conjunction with fiberglass on A-Series windows. Fibrex can also be found on the 400 Series Woodwright Double-Hung Window and is an exterior cladding option for 400 Series Bay & Bow Windows.

Browse Andersen’s Collections

Andersen Windows & Doors offers a versatile selection of products that meet all types of project needs and personal preferences. See an overview of Andersen’s collections in the chart below, and read on to discover more about what each product line offers.

chart comparing Andersen’s A-Series, 400 Series, 200 Series, and 100 Series collections

At Ring’s End, we are proud to showcase and sell the Andersen A-Series, 400 Series, 200 Series, and 100 Series windows and doors. Delivering energy savings and long-lasting beauty, these dependable products are built to complement any home with virtually no maintenance.

Bedroom featuring Andersen A-Series Picture Windows

A-Series

The A-Series features the best-performing and most energy-efficient windows from Andersen, with a warm wood interior protected by a composite and fiberglass exterior. A-Series windows are designed for architectural authenticity and combine natural beauty with modern performance features for a truly premium collection. This bedroom features Andersen A-Series Picture Windows.

Living room featuring Andersen 400 Series Awning, Casement & Picture Windows

400 Series

The 400 Series from Andersen Windows & Doors is their best-selling collection. This series is loved for its balance of high-quality performance and design versatility — offering a customizable wood interior protected by a durable exterior vinyl cladding system. This living room features Andersen 400 Series Awning, Casement & Picture Windows.

Sitting room featuring Andersen 200 Series Double Hung Picture Windows

200 Series

Only featuring the most popular window styles and designs, the 200 Series vinyl-clad wood windows combine Andersen quality with an uncommon value. Each product in the streamlined 200 Series offers durability, long-lasting beauty, and just the right options to fit your project needs. This sitting room features Andersen 200 Series Double Hung and Picture Windows.

Bedroom featuring Andersen 100 Series Casement, Awning, and Picture Windows

100 Series

Andersen 100 Series windows are engineered with Andersen’s proprietary Fibrex composite material — offering superior strength and performance to extruded vinyl while still being a budget-conscious option. This modern collection is an excellent choice for replacement and remodel projects in addition to new builds. And with superior resistance to warping and fading, the 100 Series brings peace of mind that the windows will perform well in any climate. This bedroom features Andersen 100 Series Casement, Awning, and Picture Windows.

Andersen Window Options & Accessories

A home should reflect personal style, and selecting the right options and accessories for windows is crucial to achieving the desired look. Andersen offers a diverse and growing selection of hardware, glass options, grille styles, and more — ensuring you can find everything you need to customize your project to your taste.

  • Glass Options — consider dual-pane or triple-pane glass, decorative and specialty glass options, and high-performance glass offerings such as Low-E4® Glass, Low-E4 SmartSun™ Glass, and Low-E4 Sun Glass
  • Grille Patterns — select the perfect look from a variety of grille patterns, widths, and styles
  • Exterior Finishes — durable, low-maintenance exteriors protect the windows in every Andersen collection, and customizable finishes achieve a wide range of looks from traditional to contemporary
  • Interior Finishes — the warm wood interiors of Andersen windows can be customized to achieve a wide range of natural, painted, and stained looks; or, find sleek, modern finish options on Andersen’s durable Fibrex windows
  • Insect Screens — choose between conventional insect screens and TruScene® insect screens. TruScene® screens are made from micro-fine stainless steel mesh, for 50% greater clarity and 25% more fresh air
  • Hardware Options — find a vast selection of hardware options to complement any architectural style while ensuring effortless operation

Experience Andersen Windows at Ring’s End

Ring’s End is proud to be an authorized dealer of Andersen products. Experience Andersen Windows & Doors for yourself at one of our eight showrooms across the Northeast. And if you have any questions, please contact our window team using our online chat, by phone, or by texting (203)-PRO-HELP. We’d love to discuss your project!

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