A complete thermal enclosure system is a feature all energy-efficient homes share. It’s achievable when you have tightly sealed openings, adequate levels of insulation, and high-performance windows.

  When taking an architectural tour of San Francisco, one thing you’d notice is the uniqueness of windows. Each home style boasts a distinctive window design that accentuates its own character.

  Designing windows for your kitchen is always tricky. As one of the busiest home areas, it requires units that provide adequate ventilation, plentiful daylighting, and, if possible, extra real estate to function smoothly.

Window condensation is a common issue homeowners have on their units. However, not all types of condensation are alarming. Renewal by Andersen® of San Francisco can help you understand condensation better. Here’s everything you need to learn about it and the role window replacement plays in reducing its formation.

A window wall can provide depth to your home while allowing you to enjoy a stunning view. At Renewal by Andersen® of San Francisco, we offer a wide selection of replacement windows in San Francisco that make for ideal window walls.

  To make a single replacement window energy-efficient, everything should fall into the right place. Instead of focusing on individual components, pay attention to the whole window performance and understand how it all works.

  Much has been said about how Renewal by Andersen® replacement windows in San Francisco are the best in terms of the materials. They include our durable and long-lasting Fibrex® frames and our energy-efficient High-Performance™ Low-E4® glass. However, we believe that the human component is an equally important element of our replacement windows’ performance.

Part 1: What Works – Window Styles and Features The five most common window styles are the double hung window, picture window, sliding (or gliding) window, casement window, and bay and bow windows, which are variations on the same design. Each window style has certain features that set them apart from the others, making them […]

When the opportunity presents itself, try adding windows with unique shapes to lend more interest to your space. Beyond the usual squares and rectangles, specialty fixtures bring more functionality to your rooms and style to your architecture.