Environmental Commitment

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Fibrex® Material

Revolutionary Fibrex® material helps set our windows apart. This breakthrough composite combines the strength and stability of wood with the low-maintenance features of vinyl. Fibrex material is a blend of wood fiber and a specially formulated thermoplastic polymer that's resistant to changes in temperature, contracting minimally in heat or cold. That means it’s also resistant to bowing and cracking, conditions that lead to air and water infiltration. Fibrex material is also an excellent insulator preventing heat or cold transfer into or out of your home. What's more, Fibrex material resists decay and prevents future rot*, so you'll never have to scrape or paint.
Not only is Fibrex ® material a high performance material, but we conserve raw materials when we make it. All of the wood fibers used in the compounding process, as well as some of the thermoplastic polymer, are reclaimed directly from the 65-acre Andersen Corporation manufacturing plant operations in Bayport, Minnesota.



Energy Efficiency

Energy efficiency does not come from individual components, but from whole-window performance. Insulating value, air tightness, and professional installation are all factors in maintaining a home's heating and cooling properties.
Our windows and doors are built from Fibrex® material which solves two comfort and efficiency concerns: insulating value and air infiltration. We also custom design weatherstripping for each type of window to provide further protection against the likelihood of air and water infiltration. Another essential feature is our exclusive High-Performance™ glass, engineered to help keep your home warmer in winter and cooler in summer, while reducing damaging ultraviolet rays and radiant heat.

Renewal by Andersen adheres to the industry-wide standard for thermal insulating performance, developed by the National FenestrationRating Council (NFRC). We proudly display the NFRC label on our windows. Our window products meet ENERGY STAR® qualifications for energy efficiency. Developed by the Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy, ENERGY STAR® helps consumers identify windows and other products that save energy in a range of climates.

Glass

High-Performance™ Low - E4™ glass is the latest innovation in glass technology that is exclusive to Renewal by Andersen®.

Innovative Low Maintenance Exterior Coating (Microscopic coating of titanium dioxide (TiO2)), is now available with all Renewal by Andersen® windows.

2 Step Process 

1. Photocatalytic Process                                  
Sunlight activates coating and loosens dirt, dust and organic material

2. Hydrophilic Process                                        
Activated coating causes water droplets to spread out across the glass surface, washing away dirt, dust and organic material

When active, High Performance™ Low-E4™ glass reduces dirt build-up, dries faster and reduces water spotting by up to 99%.*

You may not be able to see the difference in the glass we design, but we promise you'll feel it. Renewal by Andersen uses High-Performance™ (Low-E) glass as standard in every window we build. This microscopically thin, metallic coating on the inner surface restricts the flow of radiant heat, helping keep your home warmer in winter and cooler in summer. It helps reduce ultraviolet and visible rays, while providing a clear, non-tinted view.



Our glass also uses a patented, low-conductivity spacer made of stainless steel that resists heat transfer much more effectively than the aluminum spacers used by many other manufacturers. An Argon gas blend is sealed between the glass to help inhibit the transfer of energy (heat or cold).

Screens

TruScene™ Insect Scree Nearly invisible

- The strength of stainless steel
- Protection against even the smallest insects
- Superior ventilation
- Lets more light into your home

TruScene™ Wire Mesh Innovation:

- Andersen patented technology
- Micro-fine stainless steel wire
- Precision woven at 25 x 25 mesh wires per inch
- Coated to minimize light reflection
- Meets or exceeds industry standards for insect screens
- Limited Warranty – 10years (non-glass parts)
- New and improved (less visible, more durable)