Clad-wood windows and doors

Our clad-wood windows are built to last decades. Our limited warranties cover glass for 20 years and non-glass components for 10 years for standard products. Our products are so long-lasting that we still sell replacement parts for some windows manufactured over 50 years ago. 

Wood windows are typically more expensive than windows made of vinyl and other manufactured materials. Modern wood windows are most often clad, which means they have a protective exterior material on their outside. We sell clad-wood windows through various product lines, which allows us to offer products at a range of price points. Look to our 200 Series product line for the best value among our clad-wood products, and our 100 Series product line, made of Fibrex® composite material, for the most accessible overall price.

They can! But it’s not just a materials question. Homeowners will pay a premium for a house with Andersen® windows and doors* in general according to the people who know best — real estate agents. 

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Clad-wood windows or windows made of any material should be replaced when they’re no longer functional. If you can’t open the window, it’s time to replace. If you feel drafts through your windows or hear a lot of outside noise, these are more signs your windows may have reached the end of their serviceable life. Find out the six signs your windows need replacing. 

We don’t recommend vinyl windows but do recommend our vinyl alternative, 100 Series windows. Either our composite material 100 Series windows or our clad-wood windows could meet your needs. Here’s what to know:

For an accessibly priced product that’s higher quality than your typical all-vinyl window, 100 Series windows are a great option. They’re made with material that’s twice as strong as vinyl, available in a range of rich colors — including dark colors — and have matching sight lines and glass setbacks allowing for seamless mixing and matching of window types.

For the beauty and authenticity of wood, we offer many options since most of our product lines are made of clad wood. For the best value wood window, look to our 200 Series product line. These Perma-Shield-clad windows are available in a streamlined selection of sizes and window types, so the 200 Series might not fit every project. When larger sizes, more window types, and finish selections are needed, look to our 400 Series product line. With a wood core and a Perma-Shield cladding, 400 Series windows are legendary for a reason.

Both our 200 Series and 400 Series product lines feature Perma-Shield® cladding. However, product options differ. Our 200 Series product line includes a streamlined selection of products at a more accessible price, so it’s the best value among our clad-wood product lines. Our 400 Series product line includes a wider array of products, sizes, colors, and other options, which is why it’s a mid-priced product line.