The Andersen® Corporation has always been a steward for a greener and more sustainable environment. We are the first window manufacturer to receive Green Seal Certification for environmental Stewardship. ENERGY STAR®, a voluntary labeling partnership of the environmental Protection Agency (EPA) also recognizes our efforts to produce energy-efficient products.

  Climate change continues to be a serious problem all over the world. Many homeowners across the country are still wondering what energy efficiency is all about and if their homes are considered as energy-efficient. Some are even going out of their way to find ways to reduce their home’s carbon footprint.

  You’ve probably seen the ENERGY STAR logo by now. With so many appliances and other home products that feature this seal, it’s practically impossible to miss the now familiar blue and white symbol. Even certain home improvement components, such as windows and doors, have the seal.

  Windows are essential in a home and majority of these are designed with materials such as wood, aluminum, or vinyl. Window contractors in San Francisco consider these to be the traditional choices. However, through advancements in technology and as ecological concern for our planet became more apparent, a search for a more sustainable composition […]

Contractors and homeowners alike are considering sustainable materials for a larger part of their projects. From siding made of composite materials to Smart Glass windows, professionals are seeking to make a big impact in the home and a tiny dent in the environment.

Energy efficiency through proper insulation and utilization are now being adopted by various businesses, big and small. Recently, the campaign for energy efficiency in the country was brought to the fore by the Hilton Foundation. The group is now housed in an eco-friendly building with an LEED (or Leadership in Energy and environmental Design) certification:

Even when the market is hot, selling a home can be challenging, especially if your home is outdated or in need of renovations. While you may not want to spend tens of thousands of dollars renovating the entire home, it is worth your while to at least replace the windows. New windows are a great […]

If you have begun to notice condensation on your windows, you might figure that it’s time for replacement windows. However, replacing your home’s windows may or may not actually get rid of condensation. It all depends on where the condensation is located. New windows should not develop condensation between the glass panes like old, leaky windows […]

When choosing replacement windows for your Indianapolis home, you’re likely to notice a lot of vinyl windows on the market. Vinyl windows are inexpensive, and they’re marketed as a low-maintenance alternative to older wooden windows. However, vinyl windows are not all that they’re cracked up to be, and there is a better option: Fibrex®. Here […]