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Your creative ingenuity makes stunning design look easy, but we know how much hard work goes into your projects. To make life easier, we've combined all our resources onto this page. We can't wait to see what you create.
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Sizing documents

 View size charts, alignment grids, measurement guides and rough opening guides. 
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Compare Product Specs

Use this tool for an overview of product options and specifications.
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Installation guides

Selecting the perfect window or door is half the battle. Proper installation is equally important to help ensure our products perform.
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Area & opening specifications

Access clear guidelines for minimum area requirements and rough opening dimensions.
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Additional resources

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Technical documents

Find information on our warranties and get product details, product specifications and more.
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Wind Pressure Estimator

With the Winde app, you can get design wind pressure estimates for Zones 4 and 5 (positive and negative). 
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Stay connected with Andersen

Explore tools, updates, and inspiration to stay engaged with everything Andersen.
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Get personalized guidance from a knowledgeable Andersen representative—no pressure, just expert advice.

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Education and events

Live Learning and Events designed around you

Start earning AIA Continuing Education Credits no cost to you. Every month, you can take live, online courses hosted by our in-house experts, which include the ability to ask questions. When you complete the course, you'll receive an AIA CES Certificate and credits. Choose times that work well for you. 

Keep up to date with our live events to explore fresh ideas, smart solutions, and connect with fellow pros who are passionate about building better — just like you.

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Explore our project showcases

Discover a few of the ways we’ve helped people build, remodel and restore their homes and communities.
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Project Showcase

A lakeside cottage paying homage to Frank Lloyd Wright

Making the most of the lake and easing access to the outdoors were goals that were accomplished elegantly and practically in this home.
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698 Washington

Project showcase

698 SE Washington Avenue

This amazing modern structure in Stadium Village required versatility with three different cladding materials and a high number of unique window designs.
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An exterior shot of a home glowing from the inside through floor-to-ceiling A-Series Picture Windows and A-Series Gliding Patio Doors.

Project Showcase

A Lake Michigan home frames its environment

This Lake Michigan residence uses A-Series windows and doors to frame views of nature and create a simple exterior composition, which harmonizes with its surroundings.
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915 Washington Multi-family Andersen Project Showcase

Project showcase

915 Washington Avenue Project

This award-winning project features a sophisticated metal exterior with custom-made 100 Series windows.
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Why Trust Andersen?

2x value prop

100 Series & Fibrex® Material

Fibrex® material is 2X stronger than vinyl

95% value prop

SmartSun™ glass

SmartSun™ glass helps shield your home from the sun's heat and filters out 95% of harmful UV rays


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100 Series & Fibrex® Material

100 Series products have 12X thicker finishes than painted vinyl windows*


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100 Series Products

100 Series products can withstand temperatures up to 150°F, even in dark colors


Andersen news, events and tools

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Whether you’re running a job site or renovating your home, our newsletter delivers helpful info and updates straight to your inbox.

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See what a window or door will look like with different colors and options.

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Events

See us at a variety of events throughout the year. To learn more about events in your area please contact your Andersen sales representative.

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*When 100 Series products were tested against five leading competitors' painted vinyl window products