The short version
One company handles everything from measurement to installation. On our replacement window comparison, it's labeled Best full-service installer.
Key facts
| Frame materials | Fibrex composite |
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| Install | Company installers |
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| Sold through | Local showrooms and in-home visits |
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What stands out
- Handles consultation, manufacturing and installation
- Fibrex composite window frames
- Warranty covers product and installation
Pros and cons
Pros
- One company from start to finish
- Durable composite frames
How Renewal by Andersen compares
Side-by-side comparison
| RB Renewal by Andersen | P Pella | WW Window World |
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| Frame materials | Fibrex composite | Wood, fiberglass, vinyl | Vinyl |
| Install | Company installers | Pella or dealers | Local Window World teams |
| Sold through | Local showrooms and in-home visits | Showrooms, dealers, retail | Local locations |
| Visit site | Visit site | Visit site |
Head-to-head comparisons
Alternatives to consider
What to check before you sign up
Whichever replacement window provider you choose, compare these points:
- Insulating value. Lower U-factor means less heat loss. Look for ENERGY STAR ratings for your climate zone.
- Solar heat gain. Lower SHGC blocks more heat from sunlight, useful in hot climates.
- Frame material. Vinyl is affordable and low-maintenance. Fiberglass and wood cost more but offer other strengths.
- Full-frame vs. insert. Insert windows fit existing frames. Full-frame replacement costs more but fixes rot and air leaks.
