Opinions on Anderson 100 Series

11 years ago

Hello everyone - We've been all over the map on our window decision for our new build. We are building in Minnesota and the interior of the windows will be white. First we were looking at Marvin integrity wood/ultrex and enameling the interior. Unfortunately we are overbudget so we turned to vinyl options.

Our builder first suggested Lindsay Windows, but after taking another look, he thought the looks of the window didn't really fit the house. His supplier suggested Anderson 100 Series, but from what I've read on here, Anderson may not be the best option.

What are your opinions on the Anderson 100 Series? They will be casement windows in a $700,000+ home. Are there better options out there that are priced about the same? Thanks so much!

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11 years ago

We have Anderson 400 series in our house and are about to do a kitchen remodel which will include a new window. The kitchen is going to be much more modern than the existing and I want a simple window design for it. The salesman suggested the Anderson 100 series because it has "the least architectural detail of the Anderson line". Unfortunately it is definitely "builder grade" with caulked interior seams that would bug me every day as the window would sit over the sink and I would see it several times per day. Plus I wonder about the caulk fading differently than the paint, etc. Finally, the entire look was low-cost. If you are building a $700k home, putting in cheap windows will be a subtle but significant "cheap" impression. The opposite is also true- put in solid windows and a fantastic front door to get the "luxury" impression. Of course- I tend to notice windows and doors more than most folks....

Comments (9)

millworkman
11 years ago
Builders grade, low end vinyl not a good window at all in my mind. Especially in a 3/4 to a million dollar home.
jessrae
Original Author
11 years ago
Thanks Millworkman - That's what I was afraid of. Back to the drawing board...
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Windows on Washington Ltd
11 years ago
+1 to Millworkman's feedback.

You can do better.
jessrae
Original Author
11 years ago
Thanks for your response thumbs. Good to know that these are not the windows for us!
Steve Smith
8 years ago
I know this is an old thread, but perhaps someone can help me here. Our builder is coaching us to go with Anderson 100 series. To me, the price seems "too good to be true" as I was expecting a higher total.

Can someone lay out specifically for me why this is a bad choice? That will help me in discussions with builder.
jn3344
8 years ago
I scan the window forums sometimes for questions from people, as I used the Andersen 100s and like them a lot. Here is one of the more comprehensive discussions.

Depends on what you are comparing them to, I guess.

And a newer photo than the one I pasted in that thread.

http://ths.gardenweb.com/discussions/2930452/pros-please-help-differentiate-between-two-window-manufacturers?n=17
pmcabaltera
5 years ago
last modified: 5 years ago
jn3344, thanks for posting that link! I know this is from several years ago, but it was hugely helpful in our decision to move forward with the Anderson 100s! Any updates 3 years in? Thanks again!
keilux
5 years ago
I am in the market for new windows and have it down between the 100s and All-Ultrex. May I ask what made you decide on the 100s? And I would like to hear if some updates as well, thanks.