How Does a Fall Window Replacement Benefit You?

As a homeowner, you might think that you can get replacement casement windows at any time of the year. This is possible as long as you work with trusted contractors like Renewal by Andersen® of San Diego. However, did you know that the price for a typical window replacement can vary each season? 

Creating a Good Budget for Your Window Replacement

If you want your window installation to go smoothly, you need to plan carefully and anticipate what might happen during the project. This ensures that each expense is taken into account, but it’s still important to have a good budget that can cover unexpected costs. If you don’t have a proper budget set up, you won’t become …

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How to Find Good SHGC Ratings in Windows

When you look around for new double-hung or casement windows, you might notice their ratings on how they retain heat or their energy efficiency. Among the several ratings you see, there’s usually one that measures the amount of solar radiation that can pass through them. This is known as the solar heat gain coefficient (SHGC), and …

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What Is “Whole Window Performance”?

Scrutinizing individual window replacement features, such as lifetime cost, energy efficiency and long-term performance, are expected of a smart homeowner. However, it is important not to focus on just any one of them and always keep the bigger picture in mind. Renewal by Andersen® of San Diego shares insight on the bigger picture with what we call …

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The Metrics for Choosing Energy-Efficient Replacement Windows

Almost every window replacement manufacturer nowadays offers energy-efficient replacement windows. The challenge now is not just in buying them, but in making sure you’re choosing the right ones for your home. Here are the metrics to use when choosing energy-efficient replacement windows.