It’s best to plan your window replacement project thoroughly to avoid going over your budget. To start your smart planning, you have to consider that there are things that influence the cost of your windows installation. 

Many homeowners today still consider vinyl as the main window material to use when it comes time to replace their old windows. Vinyl is polyvinyl chloride (PVC). It’s a plastic used in many industries and applications, including homes. You can find vinyl in windows, doors, siding, fences and many other home improvement applications.

Windows are so commonplace that most people will pay them no heed until the need for a window replacement arises. Every now and then, however, certain windows come about that grab attention for their extraordinary design. Around the world, these windows are numerous, and it’s our pleasure to introduce you to some of them.

The words “muntin” and “mullion” are terms that are frequently tossed around when you’re planning to get replacement windows. These window terms have actually been around for a long time, so it’s not surprising if people get confused with their definitions. How do they differ from each other?

Most of today’s modern windows are fitted with some form of thermally sealed glazing. These insulated glass units (IGUs) are very much different from the older and inefficient single-pane windows. But despite their innovative features, the seals still break down over time. Some even deteriorate sooner than others, and it’s often caused by a few […]

When your home’s existing windows are already old and failing, the better solution is professional window replacement. And, to get the most out of this investment, it pays to have all your bases covered. You should, for example, consider the type of glass included with your new windows carefully. For many homeowners, this means getting double […]

  It’s a fact that old fenestration products are energy drains. If you think replacing them is a significant expense, they could cost you money anyway until you finally retire them. If you ask Renewal by Andersen® of San Francisco, here’s how old units can quietly raise your gas or electric bills:

You can make your Renewal by Andersen® of San Francisco windows replacement options even more beautiful with the different grille options we offer. You can create grille patterns that can match any architectural style home, including Colonial, Prairie, Farmhouse or Victorian.

  All homeowners are similar in one respect – they want a peaceful, quiet and comfortable home. They would like to keep their monthly energy bills at a minimum and help the environment along the way. And at Renewal by Andersen® of San Francisco, we offer products that help you in this regard: our highly […]