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400 Series
Gliding Window

Because they do not open outward, 400 Series gliding windows are an excellent choice for rooms that face walkways, porches or decks. Both sash glide horizontally for maximum ventilation. Made of wood protected by a vinyl exterior, it's our best-selling gliding window.

Both sash glide horizontally for maximum ventilation
Wood protected by vinyl exterior
Durable and time-tested
Standard sizes up to 6' wide and 5' high

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Stylish, Refined And Proven

Our best-selling gliding window

Durable and time-tested.

What's It Made Of?

Wood with a vinyl exterior to resist water and seal out the elements.

Materials

Energy Efficiency

It's built into every window. We have options to help you meet the performance level you need.

Colors Hardware Grilles Glass size INSECT SCREENS Smart Home trim

Colors

Units with Black, Dark Bronze and Sandtone interiors have matching exteriors

Hardware

Hardware Finishes

Hardware Styles

Rotating Sash Handle

Antique Brass, Black, Bright Brass, Brushed Chrome, Distressed Bronze, Distressed Nickel, Oil Rubbed Bronze, Polished Chrome, Satin Nickel, Stone, White

Andersen Windows Gliding Hardware Opening Control

Opening Control Device

Window Opening Control Device Kits limit the sash travel to less than 4" (102mm) when the window is first opened. Available in Stone and White.

Passive Sash Handle

Attaches to the passive sash to aid in operation. Available in Sandtone color only.

Grilles

Grille Types

Full Divided Light

Give your window an authentic look with grilles that are permanently applied to the interior and exterior of your window with an aluminum spacer between the glass.

Simulated Divided Light

Simulated divided light offers permanent grilles on the exterior and and a choice of permanent or removable wood interior grilles, with no spacer between the glass.

Removable Interior Grille

Removable interior wood grilles are secured via a fastener or grille clip and can be removed enabling you to easily clean the glass surface.

Finelight Grilles Between-the-Glass

Finelight™ grilles are suspended between the panes of glass, allowing you to easily clean both the inside and outside of your windows and doors.

Grille Patterns

Prairie

Colonial

Modified Colonial

Modified Colonial - Simulated Check Rail

Tall Fractional

Tall Fractional - Simulated Check Rail

Short Fractional

Short Fractional - Simulated Check Rail

Specified Equal Light

Specify number of same-size rectangles across or down.

Custom Patterns

Andersen gives you complete flexibility to design your own custom grille style. You sketch it, our craftsmen will create it.

Glass

Glass Performance Options

	U- FACTOR How well a product prevents heat from escaping.	SOLAR HEAT GAIN COEFFICIENT How well a product blocks heat caused by sunlight.	VISIBLE LIGHT TRANSMITTANCE How much visible light comes through a product.	UV PROTECTION How well a product blocks ultraviolet rays.
SmartSun™	U- FACTOR How well a product prevents heat from escaping.	SOLAR HEAT GAIN COEFFICIENT How well a product blocks heat caused by sunlight.	VISIBLE LIGHT TRANSMITTANCE How much visible light comes through a product.	UV PROTECTION How well a product blocks ultraviolet rays.
SmartSun with HeatLock™ Coating	U- FACTOR How well a product prevents heat from escaping.	SOLAR HEAT GAIN COEFFICIENT How well a product blocks heat caused by sunlight.	VISIBLE LIGHT TRANSMITTANCE How much visible light comes through a product.	UV PROTECTION How well a product blocks ultraviolet rays.
Low-E4®	U- FACTOR How well a product prevents heat from escaping.	SOLAR HEAT GAIN COEFFICIENT How well a product blocks heat caused by sunlight.	VISIBLE LIGHT TRANSMITTANCE How much visible light comes through a product.	UV PROTECTION How well a product blocks ultraviolet rays.
Low-E4 with HeatLock™ Coating	U- FACTOR How well a product prevents heat from escaping.	SOLAR HEAT GAIN COEFFICIENT How well a product blocks heat caused by sunlight.	VISIBLE LIGHT TRANSMITTANCE How much visible light comes through a product.	UV PROTECTION How well a product blocks ultraviolet rays.
PassiveSun®	U- FACTOR How well a product prevents heat from escaping.	SOLAR HEAT GAIN COEFFICIENT How well a product blocks heat caused by sunlight.	VISIBLE LIGHT TRANSMITTANCE How much visible light comes through a product.	UV PROTECTION How well a product blocks ultraviolet rays.
Sun	U- FACTOR How well a product prevents heat from escaping.	SOLAR HEAT GAIN COEFFICIENT How well a product blocks heat caused by sunlight.	VISIBLE LIGHT TRANSMITTANCE How much visible light comes through a product.	UV PROTECTION How well a product blocks ultraviolet rays.

Learn more about glass options. Center of glass performance only. Ratings based on glass options available as of June 2015.

Decorative and Specialty Glass

Safety Glass
Tempered safety glass is available on all products, and comes standard on all patio doors.

Laminated Glass
Laminated glass is also available, for added strength, enhanced security and sound control.

Sound-Reducing Glass
This glass helps reduce the volume of outside noise. Available with Low-E, SmartSun and HeatLock coatings.

Patterned Glass
Let in light while obscuring vision and adding a unique decorative touch to your home.

size

400 series gliding window standard sizing

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INSECT SCREENS

Insect Screens

Choose full insect screen (fixed) or Pass-Thru (gliding) insect screen. Frames are available in colors to match product exteriors.

TruScene® Insect Screen
Exclusive Andersen® TruScene® insect screens provide over 50% more clarity than our conventional insect screens for a beautiful unobstructed view. They allow more fresh air and sunlight in, while doing a better job of keeping out small insects.

Conventional Insect Screen
Conventional insect screens have charcoal powder-coated aluminum screen mesh.

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Smart Home

Wireless Open/Closed Sensors

When you want the peace of mind of knowing whether your windows and patio doors are open or closed, these sensors are a simple, reliable solution.

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trim

Exterior Trim

Exterior trim adds a finishing touch to your windows or doors and is often essential in achieving authentic architectural style. You can match the color of your windows or doors, or complement them with a different color.

Trim Styles

2" Brick Mould

3.5" Flat

4.5" Flat

Head Trim Profiles

Decorative Drip Cap

2" Cornice

3 5/8" Cornice

Design Your Own

Use our easy step-by-step design tool to create your own 400 Series gliding window. Explore and select from a wide variety of options including interior and exterior colors, hardware styles and finishes, grille patterns and trim.

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More Product Details

Info Sheet

Use this quick reference guide to learn about the available colors, finishes, glass, and hardware options for this product.

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andersen gliding windows comparison chart

Product Comparison

Compare features and options of gliding windows across Andersen series.

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Series Brochure

View our 400 Series brochure online for an overview of options, accessories and performance details for this series

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A Warranty You Can Trust

At Andersen, we pride ourselves in crafting durable, long-lasting products. That resilience allows us to offer some of the best warranties in the industry. They're even transferrble should you sell your home. With our exclusive Owner-to-Owner® limited warranties, you get peace of mind, plus real added value.

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Technical Library

Browse our extensive technical library for performance ratings, installation guides, operation instructions and care and maintenance guides.

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Replacement Parts

We believe so strongly in our products that we still offer parts for some windows and doors built decades ago.

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ENERGY STAR®

Learn about ENERGY STAR® and certification requirements where you live.

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400 Series Product Guide For Professionals

Created for trade professionals, product guides provide high-level overviews of the features and options available with each Andersen® product series. Additionally, they include detailed information on the construction of each type of 400 Series window and door, along with sizing charts and section details. Product performance data is also included.

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Stylish, Refined And Proven

What's It Made Of?

Energy Efficiency

Interior

Exterior

Hardware Finishes

Hardware Styles

Rotating Sash Handle

Opening Control Device

Passive Sash Handle

Grille Types

Full Divided Light

Simulated Divided Light

Removable Interior Grille

Finelight Grilles Between-the-Glass

Grille Patterns

Prairie

Colonial

Modified Colonial

Modified Colonial - Simulated Check Rail

Tall Fractional

Tall Fractional - Simulated Check Rail

Short Fractional

Short Fractional - Simulated Check Rail

Specified Equal Light

Custom Patterns

Glass Performance Options

U- FACTOR

How well a product prevents heat from escaping.

SOLAR HEAT GAIN COEFFICIENT

How well a product blocks heat caused by sunlight.

VISIBLE LIGHT TRANSMITTANCE

How much visible light comes through a product.

UV PROTECTION

How well a product blocks ultraviolet rays.

SmartSun™

U- FACTOR

How well a product prevents heat from escaping.

SOLAR HEAT GAIN COEFFICIENT

How well a product blocks heat caused by sunlight.

VISIBLE LIGHT TRANSMITTANCE

How much visible light comes through a product.

UV PROTECTION

How well a product blocks ultraviolet rays.

SmartSun with HeatLock™ Coating

U- FACTOR

How well a product prevents heat from escaping.

SOLAR HEAT GAIN COEFFICIENT

How well a product blocks heat caused by sunlight.

VISIBLE LIGHT TRANSMITTANCE

How much visible light comes through a product.

UV PROTECTION

How well a product blocks ultraviolet rays.

Low-E4®

U- FACTOR

How well a product prevents heat from escaping.

SOLAR HEAT GAIN COEFFICIENT

How well a product blocks heat caused by sunlight.

VISIBLE LIGHT TRANSMITTANCE

How much visible light comes through a product.

UV PROTECTION

How well a product blocks ultraviolet rays.

Low-E4 with HeatLock™ Coating

U- FACTOR

How well a product prevents heat from escaping.

SOLAR HEAT GAIN COEFFICIENT

How well a product blocks heat caused by sunlight.

VISIBLE LIGHT TRANSMITTANCE

How much visible light comes through a product.

UV PROTECTION

How well a product blocks ultraviolet rays.

PassiveSun®

U- FACTOR

How well a product prevents heat from escaping.

SOLAR HEAT GAIN COEFFICIENT

How well a product blocks heat caused by sunlight.

VISIBLE LIGHT TRANSMITTANCE

How much visible light comes through a product.

400 Series
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