At Renewal by Andersen of Long Island, our whole team is confident your replacement windows and patio doors will make your home more energy-efficient and more comfortable for as long as you continue to live in your home. We’ve taken great pains to make sure every window we install is constructed to exacting measurements for […]

Long Island Replacement Windows Performance & Economics It’s true. Replacing the aging, rapidly deteriorating windows in your Long Island home with high-performance, custom-built windows and patio doors can help you save money on home heating and cooling expenses. But, understanding the nuanced relationship between replacement window design and overall home energy efficiency is important. Window […]

Renewal by Andersen of Long Island is pleased to announce the availability of our new eBook: “The Four Pillars of Replacement Window Satisfaction”. Available now as a free download from our site, the book is a must for anyone considering purchasing replacement windows now or in the future. A full 28-pages chock-full of useful information, […]

Consider Your Window Views From Both Angles, Inside & Outside When building a new home, many people spend weeks, maybe months, searching for a lot in a desirable area within proximity to work, school and activity hubs. When they’ve finally chosen the perfect lot, they spend hours, maybe weeks, considering orientation – placement on the […]

On Long Island, insect screens are a critical part of any replacement window decision if you ever plan to open your windows in the summer. The high humidity of a Long Island summer following the unusually wet winter we had this year is likely to bring on the nasty flying, biting insects. Without the right […]

When doing a major remodeling project this year, consider having a window wall installed. In addition to its many benefits such as natural lighting and making your interior space look bigger, the increased number of windows also provides a panoramic view, better than any single picture window can provide.

Part 1: Popular Home-Window Matches All architectural styles are uniquely beautiful and individually iconic, and windows are chiefly responsible for that. If you design your replacement units consistently with your home’s aesthetic, the end-result would be historically accurate and visually appealing.

In a modern-day home, high-performance, energy-efficient windows are some of the most crucial elements that you need to get right. While you know exactly what style of window you want for the living areas in your home, selecting the most energy-efficient windows that fit your needs and budget can be a bit challenging.  

Many factors are considered when selecting windows for your home. These include style, color, design and, most importantly, energy efficiency. To determine a product’s energy efficiency, experts usually recommend looking into the National Fenestration Rating Council® (NFRC) labels and the ENERGY STAR® ratings. But what actually makes these two different from each other?