Andersen Windows Fibrex Composite In-Depth Review
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In business since 1903 very few companies in America can boast of the heritage and history that Andersen brings to the table. In this video, Jeff shares his opinions on the 100 Series by Andersen with its unique, proprietary, Fibrex® construction. For more information visit
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Appreciate the honest review.
Hey Jeff, great videos! I lived in the Houston area from 98-11, and then 14-17 before moving back to my hometown in Michigan and currently been shopping for new windows for my house built in 1947! Was looking at Jeld-Wen “best” aka V-4500 and these Anderson 100 series and ended up with these 100 series slider windows, as I was able to get a good price and they were in stock at Home Depot! Your videos helped a ton with the information overload out there with windows!
That's great! I'm from Michigan also. I'm glad I was able to help.
@@HoustonWindowExperts are you a yUpper?
I'm not, I'm from the Grand Rapids area. I do like the UP though.
Great info! You helped me make a decision among fiberglass windows (I won't say who I went with :) ) If I was in Houston I would not even think about who would install my windows (it's you.)
Andy, thank you for watching and for your comment. Enjoy your new windows!
Thanks. This is very informative. Looking to replace and this helps. Sadly as things go the product availability will most likely drive what brand/model we go with
Thank you for watching!
Thanks Jeff.
Are there any comparable (or better) non-Andersen windows to consider in the same price range?
Thank you so much! This is so useful.
Thank you for watching
Great video! Thank you!
Thank you for watching and for your comment. By the way, if you're looking for a great window company near you, I have created a list of window companies all over the country that I know do an awesome job. You might check to see if we know anyone in your area by going to JeffsList.com
Have been binge watching your videos since finding your channel. Do you have a video on glass options?
Not all the fancy glass just Low-e, sun, smart sun etc
Yes, we have one about Low-e. It's in there somewhere.
Super helpful, thank you. I've been scouring the internet trying to find info about Andersen 100 vs Renewal by Andersen. Any thoughts on Andersen Fibrex vs Marvin fiberglass?
They're not the same thing at all. If you want to compare fiberglass products you would need to compare Marvin, Pella, and Milgard.
Thank you Jeff.
You're welcome
I just wonder how the black/black 100 series compares in price to the black/black capstock Amsco studio series
Thanks for the video! I think the 100 Series and Renewal by Andersen frames are unique to each product line? Having seen them both side by side they look like completely different construction? What would you recommend for a heavy gauge vinyl window that is similar in strength to Fibrex with tilt cleaning?
Take a look at my NT vs Andersen video. I think you'd like that.
Thank you!!
such great videos and advice, wish you were in my area. My question is, in terms of quality, Fibrex or Fiberglass, which is better?
Fiberglass is many times better. Fibrex is just a vinyl hybrid.
Hi Jeff, great videos! I’ll be purchasing three Anderson 100 sliding windows to replace 25 yr old vinyl sliding windows. Can you provide some insights on Anderson’s sliders and/or do you have a video on them?
They are nearly the same thing except they slide horizontally.
Hello Houston window experts, thank you for this video. I am building a new home in Utah, and wondered if you had another recommendation that is comparable in price (or slightly higher) to the Anderson 100s in a another brand? I don’t like the white stripping or the warranty on the Anderson windows. Do you have a favorite you would recommend in its place? Something that would be your go to for quality and price?
Thank you for watching! You might consider the Pella Impervia window or the Windsor Classic Series.
Super helpful!!!
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I agree with your review. I just need a good window at a mid range price. Anderson, Milgard, Simonton. Pure vinyl vs composite is what is getting me. Fibrex looks stable. Vinyl in a Milgard painted black frames exterior, what would you Reccommend?
Milgard would be the best choice out of that bunch. However, I do not like they're painted exterior finishes. We've seen a lot of failures. You should look for a vinyl product with a cap stock if you're wanting black. Maybe try to locate an AMSCO dealer near you.
Thank you so much for your informative videos. I am learning so much. My builder wants to use Ply Gem windows. I think the glass in them looks wavy, and the frames seem to be a little flimsy. Do you know why the glass looks strange to me, and what would you recommend instead? I am in Raleigh, NC. Thank you!
I really am not a fan of plygem windows. They're your typical builder grade window and we replace thousands of them every year in Houston after they've failed.
It will cost a few dollars more to get Windsor windows but they are worth the extra money.
@@HoustonWindowExperts Thank you for the advice.
@@HoustonWindowExperts Debating on which window to go with for durability/warranty. If price isn’t a factor what is hands down the best overall product for Nashville, TN climate/4 seasons kinda weather. I’m upgrading to more modern look/black inside and out if that helps give insight. Thanks for your input :) Love the videos and learning about all the different products, warranties, etc.
You're fabulous. Thank you for sharing your knowledge!
I am glad that I was able to help. Thank you for watching.
Amsco is not available in Florida ☹️
Hi Jeff, thank you for putting your time and effort to educate us on windows. I have enjoyed watching your videos and have watched so many of them. I'm in the selection phase of building a home. When it comes to Andersen windows, we got quoted for 200 and 400 series, I think 400 series will be out of our budget, but 200 doesn't come with black. Base on your experience and expertise, do you think 200 is worth the money to upgrade or 100 black should do the job?
Greatreview! Do Andersen 100 series black on black show white anywhere without the screen in? Seems like they do from what you mentioned in the beginning. Thanks!!
Todd, they have white where the screen track is.
@@HoustonWindowExperts ok that's not good. thanks for the quick response I may have to change the order with my contractor. I think I may go with Pella instead but not sure. I want all black windows and around the price range of Andersen 100s.
We had renewl by andersen windows installed last year. Two windows do not align so that you can latch the hardware and broke twice now because of that. They came out once to service it and installed new hardware, but now I have to have them come out again and try to fix it.
That stinks. Hopefully they can get that resolved soon.
Hi! Thanks for some great info! What is your opinion on the Andersen 100 series window vs. Milgard Tuscany series? Is Milgard Tuscany considered a "high end vinyl"? Thanks for your expertise!
I prefer the Tuscany over Andersen except their customer service stinks if you should need warranty work. They were purchased by another company a couple of years ago and they have really struggled since.
Thanks Jeff. Is this 40-60% composite less likely to fail than all vinyl? I have two small bedroom windows that failed that were probably cheaper level all vinyl. I’ll watch what you have about higher quality vinyl and fiberglass. Andersen Renewal pointed out the failure on mine and said the composite will not do that. PS... everyone in Houston should use you! You’re great.
Their product is made up of 60% vinyl and 40% wood shavings. Check out the video I did where I compare their product to a ultra premium vinyl product. It's got the word torture test in the description.
I'm building a house above 7,500 ft in Colorado. Would the Anderson 100 series hold up to high UV exposure and cold climates well? I'm particularly interested in black frames. Thanks
I think any quality product would do fine at that altitude. The main concern regarding cold is going to be during the installation process. The fibrex material tends to be brittle and if you over tighten it with your screws it will split the frame.
You should also consider looking into the Pella Impervia product. I like it better and I think it's a better performer.
Hi Jeff, Can you recommend a good replace company in the Los Angeles area. I bought a 1960's home with the original aluminum single pane windows. I love the Black frames. What would you recommend for energy efficiency, good fit and quality?
I have a great company in your area that I recommend all the time. You can find the info you need at JeffsList.com
I have 2 questions and or concerns.
Do you have or know of vinyl windows with insulation in the frame?
And I've read reviews about the Andersen Fibrex windows having condensation and leaking.
In southern climates the foam has no impact. In fact, it's likely to contribute to mildew or mold.
In northern climates it has a very small impact in U-Factor. Overall, I'm of the opinion it's a marketing gimmick. Stick to a good window and a GREAT installer. That's the secret sauce!
@@HoustonWindowExperts I would like to buy my windows from you but I'm in R I.
I may call you with more questions.
Interested in the Pela fiberglass
I’m building a new house and my contractor included the Andersen 100 series windows and weather shield sliding doors. They will be black/black combo. What are your thoughts???
Those are both great products! Good job.
Thanks Jeff for the great videos. I like the Andersen 100 windows. I am interested in andersen 100 casement windows and would like to add grilles. (Simulated divided light). The windows would have 4 lites in total)m. The grilles would be inside the 2 glass as well outside and inside. Fot the external grilles, I am interested in a grille that is not flat that looks “realistic”, something that has depth. Do you happen to have the dimensions (depth and width) of the grilles for the andersen 100 casement windows (i cant find that spec anywhere)
Thanks for watching and your question. Unless something has changed, the 100 series doesn't offer SDLs.
I've sold Andersen 100 for 4plus years and they have always had divided lite and fine lite with exterior.
@TheTame68 at the time of making this video, they were not available.
Hey Jeff, do these Andersen composite windows have a lot of side to side play on the active bottom sash? I recently purchased these for my new home and I am very disappointed in them. Andersen states they are not defective. I looked at one on display at my local Home Depot and it did not move near the amount of mine. Told this to a service rep. And he said the one at Home Depot is not right but mine are.
I guess I'd have to observe how much travel they have. It could be that whoever installed your windows over tighten the frame and it has pulled the frame away from the sash. Stand back about 10 ft and look at the frame to see if it's bowed outward in the center at all.
On a 100 series Black ext/Black int XO Slider, is the sill track white?
I do not know. I would have to order one and take a look at it to see. I don't think it is, but I can't be completely sure. You can always reach out to a local Andersen representative or you can call their corporate office and ask.
I have a local shop with great reviews selling a vinyl window called Soft-Lite competing with another shop with average reviews selling Andersen 100. It’s hard to find info on Soft-Lite. None of the local Windsor dealers responded to my inquiries, but I don’t want wood windows and they can’t do dark colors with their vinyl. Thoughts on Soft-lite vs Andersen 100?
I like Soft-Lite a lot better than Andersen. Go for it!
Looking a Marvin Essential window with Ultrex. how does it compare to this Anderson 100 line. Do you consider the Marvin Essential a Cheap window?
Marvin is superior in every way to the Andersen Fibrex.
What is the price difference between Marvin and Fibrex?
Which Marvin, Essentials?
Hi Jeff how do you open the upper window of these Andersen windows when there’s no finger holes or ledge to slide it down?
On the 100 series the top sash is fixed.
Mine are double hung RBA 1:1 fibrex and are completely smooth on inside of top window and like I say have nothing to grab onto to lower window. Lower sash has handle at bottom but nothing on upper window.
I'm not sure what to say. I guess you could mount a handle up there but drilling a hold would likely void the warranty.
Renewal by Anderson sells which series? 100?
Wish we had a company like yours in Columbus, OH
Scott, they sell a different extrusion of the same material. It's otherwise identical.
I recently got a quote from Renewal by Andersen and a separate contractor (not in Houston) that installs 100 series Andersen. They aren't the same window. Both are all fibrex, but the Renewal by Andersen version has more features, like metal latching hardware, double slider horizontal gliding windows, and the more invisible screen. Couldn't really get a clear answer from either company on the options for glass coatings, even though the Andersen website specifically lets you choose various glass coating options (SmartSun, ThermaLock, etc.).
Does this window series come with nail flanges?
It is an option
What do you think about fading of color on this in the sun if choosing an outer color?
Capstock is by far the best. All windows will fade regardless of color.
Any chance you are going to review the Jeld Wen Auraline product?
I will if I can get my hands on one. I haven't been able to find it in my market.
@@HoustonWindowExperts How very interesting. It's the product with the shortest lead time I'm being offered (in SF Bay Area)!
It must be in selective markets.
What is the cheapest option for brown windows.
The upcharge on vinyl windows for brown is way to high.
Is composite cheaper for brown.
Is aluminum or fiberglass cheaper than vinyl for brown windows?
Vinyl is probably going to be the cheapest. Maybe I can recommend someone in your area? Check out JeffsList.com
What is the difference between this and the renewal by Andersen window that’s like 3x the price ??
Nearly identical. The material is the same but the frame profile is different. The Renewal product is way overpriced in my opinion.
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Great videos.... Can I purchase my windows from you. I live in the Chicago land area. I know I can fill out a form online, but don't want several companies calling me several times a day.
Thank you for watching and your question. We do not sell Windows outside of our immediate area. We do have a great window company that we can recommend in Chicago if you would like that. You would only get a phone call from one company.
If you want their information, you can get it at JeffsList.com
You can put some 303 spray on your plastic or vinyl windows and that will protect against the suns damage. But you have to put it on every month.
Sounds like fun! 😂
Can you install without cutting stucco
In many cases we can. If anything it's just a minor cut to get the old units out.
Hello Jeff. I’m currently looking for someone who could replace my windows. I wish your company could come out here in michigan. Do you know any company here I can use that is honest like you.
Please check out a new website I started with a list of great window companies all over the country. Maybe we know someone near you.
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Now I’m really confused. The Andersen by Renewal rep told me that they measure each window to within 1/16”. Big box only sells fixed sizes. I was told that Fibrex is the best option due to living in the Northeast.
I'm choosing between Millgard vs Andersen.
Which product from each one?
@@HoustonWindowExperts I'm going Vinyl. Live in Orange County, California. Several horizontal sliders, couple awning and 2 casements in the dining room. Milgard Trinsic V300 vs Andersen 100 Fibrex? Andersen is $2,400 more expensive than Millgard for all the windows.
In my opinion, the Anderson product is comparable at a lower price.
@@HoustonWindowExperts I'm being quoted $4,820 for Milgard Trinsic windows and $6,000 for Andersen 100. Andersen costs more here? Is pricing a regional thing?
What is the difference between Andersen R100 Fibrex and Renewal by Andersen Fibrex windows. Is one better than the other? Which costs more? Do you review the Renewal by Andersen Fibrex window line?
RBA and 100 series is the same material, just different profiles. RBA is overpriced in my opinion.
Any idea on why my new Anderson 100 series windows leak? I have a fixed picture window that I can feel a breeze in the corner. Anderson rep didn’t have much to say????
The casement windows on the north had enough condensation to leak water down the side of my house.
You should take off the interior trim and see if there is spray foam between the window frame and the rough opening. If there is a gap you can add window-and-door low expansion foam to seal the corner of the window and reapply the trim.
Do these come in hurricane impact rating? I live in fl and need that. Got a reasonable estimate from window world but their ratings aren’t great
I know that Andersen offers impact rated in some products but not the 100 Series. I'd avoid Window World unless it's a flip house or a rental property.
@@HoustonWindowExperts can you elaborate? Is it because of poor quality product or poor installation practices?
My experience has been that the process they use is at the far side of the quality pendulum. Since it's all about price, they hire the installers that can do it for the least amount of money. They undersize the windows and they do a "smash and dash" installation.
The glass is also the worst and is very distorted. If all you're trying to accomplish is save money then they are your best choice.
If you want quality it will cost more.
@@HoustonWindowExperts I was quoted $28,000 for 20 windows that are hurricane impact resistant since I live in Florida. I’m getting quotes from 2 other companies but as far as I can tell not a lot of options when it comes to hurricane ratings
Yes, those hurricane windows are very expensive.
What's the price? Im installing.
Im on a budget.
Im in New Hampshire. What should I buy?
Hi, this product is in the $$ category. Not cheap but not super expensive. I'd seek out a local Andersen dealer for exact pricing.
@@HoustonWindowExperts Thank you!
I'm in R.I. looking at Andersen casement windows.
I'd find a certified contractor, not a renewal by andersen guy.
@@HoustonWindowExperts Why not andersen renewal guy?
Also one more question would NT windows ever cost more than Anderson renewal
I don't think it would. Maybe there would be an exception here and there but not overall.
So it’s not a thicker stronger fibrex?
I'm making a video soon where we saw one in half. Stay tuned!
I want to see it cus I’m window shopping an a wish I lived in Houston to work with u but I’m in kansas
Andersen's are a lot better in high heat areas. I sell both vinyl and the Andersen's and vinyl windows in high heat areas don't last at all the glass falls out of the frame when it gets hot Andersen windows have never had a problem with heat.
Facts. . .
The bevel is reminiscent of old school window putty glazing.
Good observation
Renewal (2) came to our home last night. $42,000 for 10 windows. They wouldn't leave me any paperwork.
Run!
WOW that is 4,000 a window. I just had some Andersen casements put in and the windows were 1,000 a window. It sure wasn't another 1,000 to install. Had a friend that got a quote from Renewal and quote was 100,000, price went down to 60,000 before salesman left.
I question that the Renewal and 100 are really the same product. Renewal can do bigger size casements than Andersen 100s. Renewals are double hung versus 100s single hung. I am not sure about the Fibrex thickness though. All I really know is I didn't like the price of Renewals and I didn't like the fit and finish of the 100s and not being able to size casements for my windows. The 100s seem to have a lot of play (side to side wobble) which I especially didn't like.
I agree with you. The comparison I'm making is the material used, not the profile or options available. When is like the Chevrolet version and the other is like the GMC, or Cadillac.
@@HoustonWindowExperts I was going to object to you analogy of renewal to a Cadillac, but then I remembered I am not a fan of American cars and realized that the analogy fits.👍
Hahahaha good point!
I tell you what, the 100 series Anderson is a lot better than the old Marvin wood window I replaced it with.
Thanks for watching
No disrespect, because you're very knowledgeable and obviously an expert, but It's definitely not the same product installed by Renewal By Andersen. There are no mitered joints on an RBA window, so there's none of that credit card scrapping stuff. Their joints are mortise and tenon joints, which are stronger and about as close to seamless as you can get. There isn't all those connections in the corners like the 100, 200 or 400 series. It operates totally different and it's insulated waaaaay better than those windows. I had 100 series windows in my house for longer than I'd care to admit, and I replaced them with the RBA windows and the difference is amazing. Smoother operation and everything. Definitely NOT the same windows sir.
Thank you for watching and your comment.
I recently got a price from renew by Anderson and it not worth it 3 thousand a window minus 25% discount. You can get a series 100 or 400 at home Depot for about 4 to $500 each plus installation.
Thank you for sharing your experience.
Raymond the RBA window price is still too high, but the 100 and 400 series aren't even in the same category. Thats a great window for new construction, but for replacement windows, it's not likely you will get the right size window or the exact fit of a custom fit RBA window, but it's going to cost a lot. Best window, but still over priced.
Brazil, thank you for sharing. I think you are not correct about that. I have sold thousands of the 400 series in custom sizes.
Just after our warrant ran out on our replacement Anderson Fibrex window, the Fibrex started cracking and of course Anderson would not stand by their windows. I would not recommend their Fibrex windows.
Thank you for sharing.
May I ask the age of the Windows when they started cracking. Im looking at these Windows. Thxs for your reply
how long did you have the windows?
He never answered me on how long he had the windows. I bought a different brand. But the best I could figure a little over 20 years because if I remember right that's what they're warranty is for
Unless it was different back then, I'm guessing it's 20 years.
Talk about impack windows
I don't sell them so I can't offer much experience.... Sorry
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I would use no Anderson product at my house the way they did this over the phone pricing trapezoid windows without even seeing the project at $3,000 a piece and $15 to $20,000 for two patio doors good luck with that
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Does $30k for 3-window and 1-entrance door sounds fair?
Yikes! That seems high. What product? What size?
@@HoustonWindowExperts size for windows: 36 W 75 H. AcclaimTM Double-Hung (DG) 1:1, Base Frame, Traditional Checkrail, Exterior White, Interior White, Performance Calculator: PG Rating: 40 | DP Rating: + 40 / - 40 Glass: All Sash: High Performance SmartSun with HeatLock Glass, No Pattern, Tempered Glass, Hardware: White, Screen: TruScene, Full Screen, Grille Style: No Grille,
That's high. If you like the company and they're great at what they do, go for it, however, should be able to negotiate a better price.
I just had Renewal by Anderson windows installed and they look NOTHING like that Anderson vinyl window. They look very similar to the top-of-the-line real wood Pella windows I had installed on my previous house. In other words, the Renewal windows look more like real wood than any vinyl window I've seen. But they were expensive.
Well this video is 2.5 years old, they may have changed a few things in that length of time.
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Renewal by Andersen is an utter waste of time. Quoted me three times what another vendor quoted for the 100 Series.
I believe it!
I would not use Anderson for anything they quoted me over the phone up to $3,000 per window which were trapezoid windows and 15 to 20,000 for two patio doors these people are crooks
That seems very expensive
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These windows are not working properly and nobody has come to fix the problem. I don’t trust Andersen ever again. I got 42 windows in total and 3 of them are not working properly. They are brand new but everyone that comes to visit me had told me the windows are broken, or other comments after opining the window: “Wow…that’s not what I imagined. That’s so unacceptable” Makes me so mad, because my daughter paid a lot of money for all the windows.
The factory should be responsible and make sure when they get the measurements from any type of windows make sure they will work.
Why they make these windows knowing they won’t be able to open and closed properly?
Put yourself in my shoes. How you’ll feel about it.
A waste of my money. So embarrassing when my guests tell me the windows are broken. I trusted Andersen Windows and you fail me. We all work really hard to improve our homes. I am not happy. I don’t call this improvement.
This is the reason my daughter didn’t want to pay until those windows were changed to the original shape.
Why they changed the style on those windows knowing they won’t work.
Andersen’s factory makes those types of windows as well. Why nobody said anything about it?
The original windows were from Andersen as well going back to 1940’s
This is the reason why I trusted Andersen Windows.
Never again.
I’ll keep you updated they are finally coming after I put my complaint on line, January 6 I’ll keep you posted.
It sounds like you got a lemon. I wish you a speedy solution!
Thank you they are coming on January 4th.
Good to hear. I hope whoever you bought them from steps up and fixes them. I know we stand behind every job we sell regardless of who's fault it was.
Anderson is way over priced.
Thank you for watching and your comment
Garbage, over priced. I worked as a contractor for Andersen and a service tech after install to service windows with warranty issues. If your lucky and get a window installed correctly, the only way to keep it from braking and trust me it will, is to not open it. The way they get you to not sue is to have techs come back over and over to band-aid what is wrong to prevent the whole project from having to be redone. Your better off going with a cheaper window and that way you know what your dealing with.
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