While wood and vinyl windows are good options on their own, they have a very concerning weakness: warping. Wood windows are prone to absorbing excess water while vinyl windows are sensitive to blistering heat. Over time, the material will soften, resulting eventually in warped frames. 

When it’s time for an upgrade, homeowners often consider switching to a different window style – for example, a picture window for unobstructed views or a bay and bow window for additional space. The humble double-hung, however, remains a staple for many American homes because of its range of benefits. 

Budget planning is one of the most important aspects of windows replacement. Some homeowners tend to commit common mistakes, such as overspending or making compromises, and, every so often, these lead to unsatisfactory results. 

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.

Even under the best of circumstances, no window is perfect, at least not forever. Windows, just like roofs, siding and exterior doors, are exposed to the elements all the time. And, the elements aren’t always kind. Sometimes, it’s a matter of manufacturing defects. Whatever it is that’s causing your windows to look foggy, chances are, […]

Trim boards, or simply trim, are ubiquitous around your home. Wherever surfaces or materials meet, the joints are likely to be covered with trim. Trim doesn’t call much attention to itself when it’s present, but it’s one of those things that, if it’s missing or mismatched, will become obvious.

The Andersen® name has been synonymous with quality replacement windows for decades. However, there may be a bit of confusion between the Andersen Corporation and Renewal by Andersen®. While you can count on the two for dependable window replacement work, they are actually two different entities.

Window replacement is not only a big and complex project; it can also be costlier than you might expect. But the exact amount will depend on a number of important factors. So, if you’re planning to get new windows this season, you’ll want to understand what goes into their overall cost.

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?