With custom windows, you can:

• Add value to your home.

Homebuyers look to a home’s windows to provide curb appeal and as a measure of its condition. Updated windows increase a home’s perceived value, but stock windows from big box stores are often poorer quality, less durable, and may require additional structural work to install. Custom windows improve the value of your property while improving the view.

• Update your aesthetic.

New windows can add beauty to your home, and a specialty custom window can have an even greater visual impact. When you’re remodeling or decorating, you’ll likely want the windows to complement the updated interior. You might want your windows to be larger, smaller, or even an unconventional shape to suit your room or furniture. Round, oval, and even triangular windows will fit spaces that standard windows can’t.

• Keep energy costs down.

You’re throwing money “out the window” if your home has windows that are single-pane or are old and inefficient. Part of the reason custom windows achieve the highest energy efficiency is that they fit perfectly into the existing opening without any gaps between the window frame and walls. Renewal by Andersen is an ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year; our windows take advantage of the newest technologies to help lower hydro bills and keep your home comfortable.

• Experience easier installations.

Installing standard windows from a hardware store may be more complicated than you anticipate. You may need to trim out the wall or add some molding to make the window fit. Custom-made windows are made to the exact specifications of the space. They require less prep work and fewer additional materials to complete installation.

• Have more light and space.

One of the main challenges with smaller rooms is allowing in enough light. A lack of natural light makes a room feel smaller. You can order custom windows to fit any wall in your home, no matter how small the room. The larger the window, the more light and space a room appears to have.

Renewal by Andersen can help you create the perfect window for your home. Our specialists will evaluate your current windows and suggest changes to add more light, space, and style to your home. They’ll even help you add a window to an existing space. Give us a call or fill out our contact form to schedule a free, no-obligation consultation. We offer window and door replacement services in the Greater Vancouver Area, the Fraser Valley, Victoria, Nanaimo, Campbell River, and the Okanagan.

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These three styles of windows—casement, gliding, and double-hung, are the best to let in summer breezes. They’ll maximize comfort and energy efficiency while allowing plenty of natural light to enter your home. All three of these windows will help you maintain a comfortable room temperature over the summer and keep your energy bills down.

Casement Windows

Our most energy-efficient ventilating style, casement windows have an openable sash on a hinge that swings outwards, either vertically (called a casement window) or horizontally (called an awning window). Both styles have a crank handle that opens up the window, directing fresh air indoors.

Gliding Windows

Also called “sliding” windows, our gliding windows are built with an operable passive sash unlike most gliding windows that have a fixed sash. This allows for more versatility, such as easier cleaning or better placement of a window air conditioner. Gliding windows are popular because they’re easy to use and maintain, allowing you to enjoy the benefits of fresh air with the push of a finger.

Double-hung Windows

Unlike most companies that sell a single hung, meaning the top sash is fixed, our double-hung has two sashes that slide up and down separately from each other, allowing for more ventilation and easier cleaning. Having both sashes open allows hot air to escape out the top and cool air to come in the bottom, perfect for catching a cool breeze in hot weather.

Helping you find the right windows to make your home comfortable while still enjoying the view is what Renewal by Andersen does best. We offer window replacement services in the Greater Vancouver Area, the Fraser Valley, Victoria, Nanaimo, and Campbell River. Give us a call today and schedule your free consultation with our team of experts.

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What is tested?

• U-factor: a measure of the rate of heat loss
• R-value: a measure of how well a specific type of insulation can resist heat flow
• Visible transmittance (VT): a measures of how much light passes through glass
• Solar heat gain coefficient (SHGC): a measure of how much heat enters through the glass from the sun
• Condensation resistance rating (CR): a measure of how well the window prevents condensation from forming on its inside surface
• Air leakage rating (AL): a measure of how much air leakage is in and around the frame of a window or patio door

What do I look for?

ENERGY STAR^® certified windows have a sticker. The sticker has product identification information printed on it including the manufacturer’s name, model number, testing metrics such as U-factor, certification number, as well as the blue ENERGY STAR^® logo. This permanent label should be visible on the outside of the window, near the hardware. There may also be a National Fenestration Rating Council (NFRC) label with five numerical ratings on it.

What if there’s no sticker?

In rare cases, you may not see a sticker on your window because it was installed before ENERGY STAR^® certifications were required for windows. In this case, you can contact the manufacturer directly to find out if your windows meet this criteria. You can also look online at the manufacturer’s website or marketing materials for the ENERGY STAR^® logo.

Are Renewal by Andersen’s windows energy-efficient?

Yes! Renewal by Andersen displays the NFRC label on all of its windows. This label means that the entire window, not just the glass, has been rated and certified. All of our window frames are made from exclusive Fibrex^® material, greatly limiting thermal transmittance. In addition, Renewal by Andersen is also listed as a retailer of ENERGY STAR^® certified products on the nrcan.gc.ca website.

Lastly, because our windows are fully customizable, you can choose from different types of high-performance Low-E4^® glass or enhanced triple pane windows. Select Renewal by Andersen windows with enhanced triple pane glass were designated as one of the Most Efficient ENERGY STAR^® certified products in 2021.

We offer window replacement services in the Greater Vancouver Area, the Fraser Valley, Victoria, Nanaimo, and Campbell River. Give us a call today and schedule your free consultation with our team of experts.

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