Andersen is synonymous with quality and excellence. Andersen windows and doors have been part of the American home for over a century. Whether you're building a new home or renovating one, visit UBS and speak with our friendly and experienced Andersen sales staff. They can help you find the Andersen product you want or look for ideas for your building project. UBS's direct factory trailer loads enable UBS offers quality Andersen windows and doors at the best prices. Gliding windows are also known as sliding windows, and they have the sash move horizontally in order to open the window, making this design a great choice if you want a window that lets in even more light and air. The choices for this design are limited to the 200 Series and 400 Series, with the 400 Series being the more popular choice, with its High-Performance Low-E4 glass that stays cleaner and reduces water spotting. Andersen Specialty Windows are stationary windows that come in a variety of shapes, not conforming to the usual 4-sided designs of other models.
Specialty windows come in round, elliptical, arch and multi-sided shapes. These Specialty Windows come in the full range of models, from Series 200 to Series 400 to the A-Series and finally you have the Architectural Specialty Windows which come custom made to size. Andersen Hinged Patio Doors come in single panel or multiple panel designs, which gives you a number of choices on how you want your patio door to work for you. Inswing or outswing designs can be chosen, as well as patio doors with arched tops. Up to 3 doors can be chosen for the Series 200, Series 400 and A-Series models, while the Architectural Outswing Patio Doors come custom made so you can choose more panels, as well as interior and exterior finishes. These sliding doors can be ordered in designs ranging from 2-4 panels, so that you can choose which number of doors best complements your home's design. Series 200, Series 400 and A-Series models are available as well, with the Series 200 model being the most budget friendly.
A variety of interior finishes and exterior colors are your options with Series 400 and A-Series, plus the addition of High-Performance Low-E4 glass. Andersen sidelights and stationary panels are used to complement your Andersen patio doors by creating a larger wall of light, especially with the stationary panels. The sidelights are about half the size of a normal door, serving as an accent to your hinged doors, while the stationary doors are full sized, giving you the entire view, but with no moving parts. All the ranges of models are available from Series 200 to their line of Architectural Sidelights and Stationary Windows. These transoms serve the same purpose as sidelights, in that they become accent pieces for your other Andersen doors, except they are positioned at the top of every door rather than on the side. Transoms come only in Series 400, A-Series and Architectural models, so that they are all furnished with High-Performance Low-E4 glass. These Andersen Commercial Entry doors come in solo designs or 2-panel styles, and are made to fit standard and custom commercial entries.
Commercial buildings are assured of superior quality when they choose these hinged doors because they are all Architectural model quality, being custom made for their various settings. This means the entire range of interior finishes, exterior colors are an option, as well as Andersen's High-Performance Low-E4 glass which maintains superior cleanliness. Request more information from our team of experts. Our Full Line of Andersen Windows & Patio Doors: Storm & Screen DoorsContact us about having your windows and doors professionally installed. 1Offer not available in all areas. Discount applied by retailer representative at time of contract execution and applies to purchase of 4 or more windows and/or patio doors. To qualify for discount offer, initial contact for a free Window Diagnosis must be made and documented between 2/01/17 and 2/28/17 with the appointment then occurring no more than 10 days after the initial contact. No payments and deferred interest for 12 months financing available to well qualified buyers on approved credit only.
The sliding glass door traces its ancestry to the Japanese “Shoji” and “Fusuma” sliding panels. While these panels are traditionally interior pieces, the Western sliding glass door is an exterior piece also called a “patio door”, for the patio they usually open onto. These doors are made of glass and allow a great amount of natural daylight in. Once an architectural luxury, the post-war building boom saw them installed in many homes, usually ranch-style houses.Early sliding glass doors looked great, but they were a source of energy loss and a weak point for security. Modern sliding glass doors look even better, are stronger, and much better insulated.A basic sliding glass door by itself costs around $300.00. This is the classic door that most people think of, which is a 6-foot pair of plain glass panels that sit inside of a clean, simple frame. An 8-foot door usually runs from $700.00 to $1,000.00.Some doors are available pre-hung. This is an entire unit that basically only needs a hole in the wall to be put into.
These tend to cost $1.000.00 to $4,000.00 or more depending on features such as screens, blinds, triple-pane glass, or a grid that imitates French doors.Impact-resistant glass is designed to withstand hurricane-force winds. However, this added bit of security can double the cost of the doors.The price ultimately depends on the manufacturer and what their models offer. For example:The length of the warranty varies by manufacturer, specific product, and/or components of the door. Typical warranties vary between 10 and 20 years. Check with whomever issues the warranty to see if modifications, such as glass tinting, voids the warranty.Sliding glass doors require a large hole in your wall. If you are installing a new sliding glass door, local codes most likely require a permit and a contractor. It constitutes a major alteration to a load-bearing wall (all exterior walls are load-bearing) and can affect the structural integrity of your house. Get 3 to 5 quotes from licensed contractors who have experience in making wall alterations.
Removing the old door is a moderately involved process that usually requires a helper. Remove the interior trim first, then lift the movable pane out. Next, remove the trim and anything holding the stationary panel in. Once the panels are removed, remove the exterior trim, the jamb, and then the frame. Finally, clean the opening out of any old screws, nails, or other debris left behind.Pre-hung doors install relatively easily, usually taking about a day. This doesn’t count the clean-up work like repairing the exterior and interior wall areas. This is considered a moderate DIY job. Custom hung doors, however, usually require altering the supports in the walls. This should be done only by a professional with experience in altering load-bearing walls. The location of interior components such as vents may prevent you from placing the door where you want, and electrical wiring should always be altered, moved, or handled by a professional.Locks have long been the weak point of sliding glass doors.
Any burglar wishing to avoid the noise of broken glass could simply jiggle the door strongly enough and get it open. Modern locks for sliding glass doors are much more secure, and auxiliary locks can be purchased for added security when you are away.A basic lock for a sliding glass door costs around $10.00, but other options are available for between $20.00 and $40.00. These locks include foot locks, deadbolts that install at floor level, and telescoping security bars.Screen doors for patio doors come in two types: sliding and retractable. Sliding screen doors cost about $125.00. Retractable doors work like sideways venetian blinds and cost around $330.00.Replacing a sliding glass door can be done DIY, but the doors are heavy. You will need an extra set of strong hands. Also, a truck will be needed to deliver the doors to your home, and they won’t fit in the family car. If you don’t have a truck of your own that can haul the doors, you will have to pay for delivery. Finally, whether DIY or professionally done, the job should be done during fair weather.
You will have a large hole in your wall for at least a day, and you don’t want cold air, rain, or other discomforts getting in. Starting early in the morning will give you the most time and the best chance of getting the job done in one day.As a side note, keep your children and pets away from the work area. If glass gets dropped, they can get injured on broken glass.To keep your patio door opening, closing, and locking well, some basic maintenance is needed. Fortunately, most of this is easily accomplished with a screwdriver, a rag, and maybe some nylon shims.Keep the tracks clean of debris and build-up. When you vacuum, use the window track attachment to vacuum the track for your door. This is easiest way to keep it clean. During wet weather it can become clogged with whatever gets tracked in off of your feet. All you need for this is a rag, some cleanser, and a little elbow grease.If your door is starting to drag, add a little lubrication to the track. If this doesn’t do the trick, check the rollers on the top and bottom.