When to Choose New Construction Windows

New construction windows are installed with a nailing fin that attaches the window to the house's framing. This method is commonly used before exterior siding or interior trim is complete, allowing the installer to properly integrate flashing and weather protection around the opening. These windows aren’t only for brand-new homes. They can also be the better choice during a major remodel when walls are opened, siding is removed, or existing window frames have rot, water damage, or structural concerns. Choose new construction windows when:

• You’re building a new home, addition, garage, or accessory structure
• A remodel includes new rough openings or changes to the window size
• Damaged frames must be removed down to the wall framing
• Exterior siding or interior trim is already being replaced
• You want to address flashing and water-management details around the opening

• Single-Hung: The bottom sash moves up while the upper sash stays fixed. A familiar, straightforward choice for bedrooms, living rooms, and traditional homes.
• Double-Hung: Both sashes move, giving you more ventilation options and easier access for cleaning. Popular in homes throughout Massachusetts, especially where a classic look matters.
• Casement: Hinged at the side and opened with a crank. Casement windows are often used over kitchen sinks, in bathrooms, and wherever a tight seal and easy operation are priorities.
• Awning: Hinged at the top and opened from the bottom with a crank. A smart choice higher on a wall, in bathrooms, or paired below a picture window.

• Sliding: One or more panels glide side to side. These work well in rooms with limited space outside the window and in wide horizontal openings.
• Bay: A group of windows that projects outward from the home. Bay windows add light, dimension, and often a usable interior ledge or seat.
• Bow: Several windows form a gentle curve that extends beyond the wall. Bow windows suit living rooms, dining rooms, and spaces where a wide view is the goal.
• Picture: A fixed, non-operating window built to bring in daylight and showcase a view. Picture windows are often combined with casement or awning windows for ventilation.

What to Look for in Windows

Windows should add style, work well, and hold up over time. Before selecting a series or type, consider how the window will perform in the room and how much upkeep you want to handle:

• Energy Efficiency: Energy-efficient windows are rated by U-factor, solar heat gain, and air performance. Andersen is widely known for their ENERGY STAR-qualified configurations.
• Style: Match the window’s proportions, grille pattern, color, and frame profile to the home. A colonial, farmhouse, contemporary build, and historic renovation may call for different details.
• Operation: Think about access and daily use. A crank-out casement may be easier over a counter, while double-hung windows can suit bedrooms and common living areas.
• Maintenance: Consider the exterior material and interior finish. Composite, wood-clad, and fiberglass options can reduce exterior upkeep for years of enjoyment.

Andersen 100 Series

The Andersen 100 Series is a value-focused option made with Fibrex® composite material on both the interior and exterior. Fibrex combines reclaimed wood fiber and thermoplastic polymer to create a durable frame material with clean lines and low-maintenance appeal. It’s a very popular choice for homeowners who want a modern appearance, dependable performance, and less exterior upkeep without stretching their budget:

• Materials: Fibrex composite inside and out, which is twice as strong as vinyl.
• Benefits: Low maintenance, durable construction, clean corners, and a range of colors and popular styles.
• Best For: Replacement projects, budget-conscious renovations, modern homes, and practical new builds.
• Pricing: Budget-friendly to lower mid-range.

Andersen 200 Series

The Andersen 200 Series brings the warmth of real wood to a lower-priced window. It has a wood interior that can be painted or stained, with a protective Perma-Shield® exterior cladding that helps reduce maintenance on the outside of the home. This line focuses on the most popular sizes and styles, like double-hung, sliding, and picture windows, rather than extensive customization:

• Materials: Wood interior with Perma-Shield protective exterior cladding.
• Benefits: Natural wood appearance indoors, durable exterior protection, familiar window choices.
• Best For: Straightforward renovations, traditional homes, and projects using common sizes and configurations.
• Pricing: Budget-friendly to mid-range.

Andersen 400 Series

The Andersen 400 Series is a popular choice for Massachusetts homeowners, builders, and remodelers because of its combination of wood craftsmanship and broader design flexibility. It has a similar construction to the 200 Series but offers more options in size, color, hardware, and window style. It can suit everything from a practical whole-house replacement project to a detailed traditional renovation:

• Materials: Wood interior with Perma-Shield exterior cladding.
• Benefits: Low-maintenance exterior, wood interior options, and broad style selection.
• Best For: Whole-home replacements, additions, traditional architecture, and projects needing more choices.
• Price Position: Mid-range.

Andersen A-Series

The Andersen A-Series is part of Andersen’s Architectural Collection. The focus is on projects where performance, authentic proportions, and architectural details are essential. These windows offer a wood interior with fiberglass and Fibrex composite materials on the exterior. Consider the A-Series in custom home builds, major renovations, and historically influenced designs, where ordinary window profiles may not look right:

• Materials: Wood interior with fiberglass and Fibrex composite exterior components.
• Benefits: High performance, low-maintenance exterior, architectural detail, and expanded design options.
• Best For: Custom homes, upscale renovations, traditional designs, and projects with strict performance needs.
• Pricing: Higher-end.

Andersen E-Series

The Andersen E-Series is the best option when customization is the focus above all else. It’s manufactured with a wood interior and an aluminum-clad exterior with extensive choices in colors, sizes, shapes, wood species, finishes, glass, hardware, and grille designs. This series gives architects, designers, builders, and homeowners room to create something distinctive. Consider these for large openings, unusual shapes, contemporary homes, and high-end renovations:

• Materials: Wood interior with aluminum-clad exterior.
• Benefits: Broadest customization opportunities, many color choices, dramatic sizes, and distinctive shapes.
• Best For: Luxury homes, custom designs, architect-led projects, and large or nonstandard openings.
• Pricing: Higher-end to premium custom.