Glass Options
Andersen 200 Series windows offer several high-performance glass options designed to improve energy efficiency, comfort, and protection against UV damage. These options are available across their product lines, including double-hung, sliding, and picture windows.
The primary glass options include:
Low-E4 Glass: This is the standard energy-efficient choice. It is designed to help keep your home warmer in the winter and cooler in the summer by reflecting heat away from the glass in warmer months and retaining heat inside during colder months. It also provides significant protection against UV rays, which helps reduce fading of carpets, upholstery, and drapes.
Low-E4 Sun Glass: Specifically engineered for homes in warmer climates with intense sun exposure. This glass provides excellent solar heat gain control, helping to reduce cooling costs and maintain a comfortable indoor temperature by blocking a larger percentage of the sun's heat than standard Low-E4 glass.
Low-E4 SmartSun Glass: This option offers the performance of tinted glass while maintaining the clarity of clear glass. It is designed to be highly effective at blocking solar heat gain while providing high visible light transmittance, allowing plenty of natural light into the home. It offers the highest level of UV protection among these options to minimize fading of interior furnishings.
In addition to these core glass types, Andersen offers various glass enhancements for specific needs:
Tempered Glass: This is a safety glass option that is heat-strengthened. If broken, it shatters into small, pebble-like pieces rather than large, jagged shards, significantly reducing the risk of injury. This is often required by building codes for windows located in specific areas, such as near doors, stairways, or close to the floor.
Patterned Glass: Designed for privacy while still allowing light to enter the room. This glass features various textures or patterns that obscure the view from the outside while maintaining an aesthetically pleasing look.
Regarding casement windows: While the provided context for the Andersen 200 Series lists double-hung, sliding, picture, and gliding categories, it does not explicitly list casement windows within the 200 Series product line. The glass technology described above is representative of the glass options utilized across Andersen products to meet varied performance and aesthetic requirements.
