Verified from the manufacturer’s own documentation · last checked September 19, 2026
| Manufacturer | Andersen |
|---|---|
| Series | E-Series |
| Frame material | Wood interior protected by an extruded aluminum exterior. AAMA 2605 exterior finishes available. Multiple wood species (e.g. pine, oak, maple) |
| Styles / configurations | Broad range of standard styles — casement, awning, double-hung, gliding, picture, transom and specialty shapes — made to exact specifications, with custom sizes in 1/8-inch increments and dramatic sizes and shapes. Coastal impact systems available. Confirm the current style range on Andersen's E-Series pages |
| Glass options | Andersen High-Performance Low-E glass with dual- and triple-pane options; coastal impact glazing (monolithic or insulated laminated) available to meet ASTM/TAS coastal code requirements |
| U-factor | Not published as a single line-wide range; follows the glass package. Check the NFRC label on the exact unit quoted |
| SHGC | Not published as a single line-wide range; follows the glass package. Check the NFRC label on the unit quoted |
| VT | Not publicly specified |
| ENERGY STAR | Andersen offers ENERGY STAR certified options; certification follows the glass package and climate zone |
| NFRC certification | NFRC-certified performance follows the configuration; coastal systems are tested to ASTM/TAS protocols. Check the NFRC label and the applicable code report |
| Warranty | Covered by Andersen's transferable Owner-2-Owner limited warranty, with coverage set per component. Per Andersen's E-Series terms, exterior finishes are covered 10 years against chalking and color change and 20 years against cracking, checking, peeling, flaking, blistering and loss of adhesion; glass is covered 20 years (decorative glass 10 years); interior wood 10 years and exterior wood components 5 years, provided the wood is properly sealed and finished. Read the current written warranty for exact terms and exclusions |
| Positioning | Andersen's most customizable Architectural Collection line — aluminum-clad wood made to exact specifications, with the widest color and size/shape options (50 exterior colors at no upcharge, 2-, 3- and 4-tone exteriors, seven anodized finishes, custom colors). Premium / luxury, contemporary-leaning |
| Price position | Premium / luxury; fully custom |
| Installation | New construction, replacement and remodeling (residential and commercial); custom, made-to-order through Andersen dealers |
Notes
Aluminum-clad wood, fully custom. Andersen discontinued E-Series blinds and shades in 2024. Exact warranty durations are per component per Andersen's written warranty. U-factor, SHGC and VT are configuration-specific — check the NFRC label
Sources
Andersen's own E-Series pages and product pages (wood interior with aluminum exterior; 50 exterior and 14 interior colors; custom sizing in 1/8-inch increments; AAMA 2605); Andersen E-Series brochure/product guide (exterior finish and color options; coastal systems, ASTM/TAS); Andersen warranty pages (Owner-2-Owner) at andersenwindows.com/support/warranty. Third-party dealer summaries used only to corroborate per-component warranty durations