Renewal by Andersen Glass Performance Options

Each glass option offers four unique benefits for heating, cooling, visible light transfer and ultra violet (UV) protection. The glass solution for you depends on the climate you live in, the architectural design of your home, and the orientation of your windows to the sun.

High-Performance™ Low-E4® glass 

• 45% more energy-efficient in winter*
• 56% more efficient in summer*
• Blocks 84% of UV rays that can damage your drapes, artwork and furniture

High-Performance™ Low-E4® SmartSun™ glass

SmartSun™ is our most energy efficient glass option. It has our highest efficiency rating in cool weather and is exceptional in hot climates where solar heat gain can lead to excessive air conditioning expense. SmartSun™ glass lets in almost as much natural daylight as clear glass.

• 45% more energy-efficient in winter*
• 70% more efficient in summer*
• Blocks 95% of harmful UV rays 

High-Performance™ Low-E4® Sun glass

Sun glass has our highest rating against solar heat gain coming through your window to help keep your home cooler in warm weather. A tint coating reduces the amount of visible light and sunshine streaming in from the outside.

• Highest rating against solar heat gain
• Keeps your home cooler in warm weather
• Includes a tint coating to reduce visible light

Our High-Performance™ Low-E4® glass is also available in four pattern options: Obscure Pattern, Reed Pattern, Cascade Pattern and Fern Pattern. We also offer tempered glass options, heat-treated to be at least four times stronger than regular glass.

Grille Types

Full Divided Light Grilles

Full divided light grilles provide a visual replication of true divided glass. The option consists of a permanently applied exterior Fibrex^® material grille, an aluminum spacer between the glass, and a removable or permanently applied interior grille. Available in two widths.

Between-the-Glass

Aluminum grilles are permanently installed between the panes during manufacturing, providing the beauty of grilles with the quick cleaning of a smooth glass surface. Available in two widths and an array of colors.

Interior Wood Grilles

Made of hardwood, these grilles snap into clips on the interior of the sash and can be easily removed to make glass cleaning a breeze. Available in two widths.

Screens

Insect screens are included on every operable window from Renewal by Andersen. Each is lightweight and designed to be easily removed from the inside of your home for easy cleaning. All insect screens are constructed with an aluminum frame and your choice of glass fiber (our standard), aluminum or our innovative TruScene® insect screens. Half insect screens are available on double-hung windows.

TruScene® High Transparency Insect Screens
With over 50% more clarity than our standard insect screens*, it's virtually invisible. TruScene insect screens are made with a micro-fine stainless steel mesh that's one-third the diameter of standard screen wire* to let more fresh air and sunlight in, while keeping most of the smallest insects out.

• Nearly invisible
• Made of stainless steel
• Protection against some of the smallest insects
• Superior ventilation
• Lets more light in
• Patented technology