Windows and Doors That Stand Up to Extreme Weather

California’s climate can range from blistering summer heat to powerful winter storms that move inland from the Pacific Ocean. Homes in the area take a beating from these intense shifts in weather, making it a challenge to maintain a comfortable and consistent indoor environment. 

However, that’s a challenge Andersen 100 Series windows and doors are definitely up for. Constructed of materials specifically chosen because of their protective durability, they can tolerate extremely high temperatures and are able to handle abrupt changes in the weather.

Built for Tough Climates

The 100 Series windows and doors are constructed with a Fibrex® frame, a composite material combining recycled wood and polyvinyl chloride (PVC). This extremely durable material is twice as strong as regular painted vinyl, with a finish that’s twelve times thicker. Even when customized with darker colors that tend to absorb heat, these frames can withstand up to 150 degrees Fahrenheit without cracking, bowing or melting, a common problem experienced with standard vinyl frames.

The thermal transfer blocking capability of Fibrex is also extremely powerful — up to 700 times that of aluminum — and thus these windows require less energy usage to maintain a comfortable interior temperature. In fact, the 100 Series is available with options that garner them ENERGY STAR certification.

Built for Tough Clients, Too

This line of windows isn’t just made for tough climates — they’re great for tough customers as well. One such client is Greg Gallo of GHG Builders, a custom home builder in the San Francisco Bay region who not only uses 100 Series products in his projects, but has them installed in his own Menlo Park home.

Gallo has seen a lot of building materials in his day and recognizes quality when he sees it. He’s been using Andersen 100 Series windows and doors in his projects for going on a decade now and gets a lot of positive feedback about them, even receiving high praise from an architect who was originally skeptical about the aesthetics of using composite windows in his design. Yet with their low-profile corner seams and premium matte finish, Gallo notes that the windows looked perfect in this particular custom home project.

The construction of the 100 Series line also appeals to environmentally conscious homeowners, who appreciate that Fibrex contains recycled material — while also reducing their energy consumption with its enhanced insulation capabilities. Gallo explains that while green building materials tend to be more expensive than traditional ones, the 100 Series is an economical alternative to wood-framed windows while also being better for the planet.

For this reason, Gallo encourages builders to think beyond the issues of extreme heat and temperature changes when selecting windows. While these are certainly important considerations, 100 Series windows offer the additional benefit of being more sustainable than other options like vinyl, making them appealing to prospective homeowners. “I can honestly say that Andersen 100 Series are just great windows,” he shares.

For contractors, builders, and renovators seeking high-performance windows and doors that can withstand the toughest weather conditions, 100 Series windows and doors offer exceptional durability, energy efficiency, and aesthetic appeal, all while contributing to sustainable building practices.

For more information, visit andersenwindows.com.