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Andersen - Architectural A Series
Andersen® A-Series products are designed to work together with consistent profiles and accent windows that allow architects the ease of choosing different styles of windows…
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Product Summary
A-Series products are designed to work together with consistent profiles and accent windows that allow architects the ease of choosing different styles of windows for the same home without sacrificing the overall look of the architectural style.
A-Series trim is made of Fibrex® material, a proprietary wood fiber and vinyl composite material. Fibrex material never needs painting and won't flake, rot, blister, peel, pit or corrode.
Glass Options
The Andersen Architectural A Series offers a variety of premium glass options to enhance the performance and aesthetics of your windows and skylights. These options are designed to cater to diverse needs, from energy efficiency and comfort to privacy and style.
High-Performance™ Low-E4® Glass: This is the standard glass option for the Architectural A Series and is engineered for exceptional energy efficiency. Low-E4® glass significantly reduces heat transfer, helping to keep your home cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter. This translates to lower energy bills and increased comfort year-round. It also helps to block a significant amount of the sun's UV rays, which can fade furniture, flooring, and artwork over time.
High-Performance™ Low-E4® Sun Glass: For climates with intense sun exposure, High-Performance™ Low-E4® Sun Glass offers enhanced solar control. This glass further reduces solar heat gain, making it an excellent choice for reducing cooling costs in warmer regions. It effectively filters out a higher percentage of solar heat while still allowing natural light to enter your home.
High-Performance™ Low-E4® SmartSun™ Glass: This is Andersen's most energy-efficient glass option. Low-E4® SmartSun™ glass is designed to maximize energy savings by reflecting more solar heat in the summer and retaining heat in the winter. It achieves a remarkable balance of blocking heat while allowing visible light to pass through, offering superior comfort and energy performance. It also provides excellent UV protection.
Tempered Glass: For safety and security purposes, especially in areas where breakage might pose a hazard (such as near doors, low to the floor, or in bathrooms), tempered glass is available. When broken, tempered glass shatters into small, relatively harmless pieces, reducing the risk of injury.
Laminated Glass: Laminated glass provides enhanced security, sound reduction, and UV protection. It consists of two panes of glass bonded together with a layer of plastic interlayer. This construction makes it more resistant to breakage and can help deter intruders. The interlayer also acts as a sound dampener, reducing exterior noise transmission into your home. Additionally, it blocks nearly all UV rays.
Obscure Glass: Obscure glass options are available for areas where privacy is a concern, such as bathrooms or entryways. These textures or patterns diffuse light, obscuring the view from the outside while still allowing natural light to enter.
Decorative Glass: For a touch of personalization and architectural flair, Andersen offers various decorative glass options. These can include etched, frosted, or patterned glass designed to complement the style of your home and add a unique visual element to your windows.
All glass options are available with the Architectural A Series awning windows, casement windows, double-hung windows, specialty windows, and picture windows, allowing for a cohesive look and feel across your entire home.
Features and Benefits
The Andersen Architectural A-Series is a premium line of windows and doors designed to meet the highest standards of architectural integrity, performance, and aesthetic appeal. This collection offers a comprehensive range of styles, materials, and customization options to complement any architectural vision, from historic renovations to modern constructions.
Window Styles: The A-Series provides a diverse selection of window types to suit any need and design preference.
- Awning Windows: Hinged at the top and opening outward, awning windows offer excellent ventilation and protection from rain when open.
- Casement Windows: Hinged at the side and operated by a crank, casement windows provide unobstructed views and superior air sealing when closed.
- Double-Hung Windows: Featuring two operable sashes that move independently up and down, double-hung windows offer classic styling and versatile ventilation.
- Picture Windows: Fixed windows designed to maximize natural light and provide expansive views, picture windows are ideal for showcasing landscapes or architectural features.
- Specialty Windows: This category encompasses a wide array of unique shapes and configurations, allowing for unparalleled design flexibility to create striking architectural statements.
Material Options: Andersen's A-Series is built with a focus on durability, energy efficiency, and aesthetic versatility, offering several core material combinations.
- Wood Interior: Choose from a variety of fine wood species for the interior of your windows, providing warmth and natural beauty that can be stained or painted to match your decor.
- Fiberglass Exterior: The exterior of A-Series windows is crafted from durable, low-maintenance fiberglass, known for its strength, resistance to warping and cracking, and ability to withstand extreme weather conditions.
- Perma-Shield® Exteriors: Select models feature Andersen's proprietary Perma-Shield® exteriors, a vinyl-like material that is highly resistant to fading, chalking, and peeling, offering long-lasting protection and minimal upkeep.
Performance Benefits: The A-Series is engineered for exceptional performance, contributing to a comfortable, energy-efficient, and secure home.
- Energy Efficiency: Advanced glazing options, including Low-E glass with Argon or Krypton gas fills, help to reduce heat transfer, keeping homes cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter, leading to potential energy savings.
- Durability: The robust construction and high-quality materials ensure longevity and resistance to the elements, providing a lasting investment for your home.
- Weathertight Sealing: Innovative design and sealing techniques minimize air and water infiltration, protecting your home from drafts and moisture.
- Security: Multi-point locking systems and robust frame construction enhance home security.
Customization and Aesthetics: The A-Series stands out for its extensive customization capabilities, allowing homeowners and architects to achieve precise design objectives.
- Color Options: A wide palette of interior and exterior colors is available, including custom color matching to perfectly complement your home's facade and interior design.
- Hardware Finishes: A variety of elegant hardware styles and finishes are offered, adding a refined touch to the window operation.
- Grille Profiles and Patterns: Choose from numerous grille profiles and patterns to replicate historic aesthetics or create a contemporary look.
- Glass Options: Beyond standard energy-efficient glass, decorative, textured, and tempered glass options are available to enhance privacy, light diffusion, and aesthetic appeal.
The Andersen Architectural A-Series represents the pinnacle of window and door craftsmanship, offering unparalleled quality, performance, and design freedom for discerning homeowners and architects. Its commitment to superior materials, energy efficiency, and extensive customization options makes it an ideal choice for projects where beauty and longevity are paramount.
Frame Options
The Andersen Architectural A-Series offers a variety of frame options to complement any architectural style. Each window is meticulously crafted with a blend of materials designed for both aesthetic appeal and superior performance.
The primary frame material for the Architectural A-Series is solid, rich wood, available in a selection of species to suit your design needs. Pine is offered with a ready-to-finish surface, allowing for custom staining or painting to perfectly match your interior décor. For those seeking enhanced durability and a naturally resistant wood, Maple is an option. Furthermore, Mahogany and Cherry are premium wood choices that provide a more refined and luxurious aesthetic, each with their own distinct grain patterns and colorations.
For exterior protection and to reduce maintenance, Andersen Architectural A-Series windows feature a robust exterior cladding. This cladding is made from a proprietary blend of aluminum and composite materials, engineered to be exceptionally durable and resistant to weathering, fading, and corrosion. This ensures the exterior of your windows will maintain its beauty for years to come. The exterior cladding is available in a curated palette of colors, offering a range of neutral and vibrant tones to harmonize with your home's exterior palette.
In addition to the standard wood and clad-wood construction, certain Architectural A-Series products may offer specialized frame configurations. For instance, some specialty shapes or sizes might utilize reinforced frames for structural integrity. However, the core frame offering revolves around the high-quality wood interiors and the protective exterior cladding.
Construction and materials
The Andersen Architectural A-Series, a premium line of windows and doors, showcases a sophisticated construction designed for both aesthetic appeal and enduring performance. At the core of its construction is a proprietary wood-composite core, meticulously engineered for strength and stability. This core is then enveloped in a protective exterior cladding, available in a range of materials to suit diverse architectural needs and environmental considerations. For the exterior, homeowners can select from extruded aluminum, known for its exceptional durability and resistance to the elements, or a composite material that offers the look of wood with enhanced low-maintenance properties. The interior is typically finished with natural wood, providing a warm and inviting aesthetic, with options for various species and finishes to complement interior design schemes.
The glass in A-Series windows and doors is a key component of their performance. They feature High-Performance™ Low-E4® glass, which is designed to significantly reduce heat transfer, contributing to improved energy efficiency. This specialized glass is available in various configurations, including dual-pane and triple-pane options, to further enhance thermal performance. Further customization is possible with the inclusion of specialized glass treatments such as Low-E4® SmartSun™ glass, which offers superior solar heat gain control, or Low-E4® Renewal™ glass, engineered for optimal light transmission and clarity. Inert gas fills, such as argon or krypton, can also be incorporated between the glass panes to further bolster insulating capabilities.
Hardware and operational components are crafted with precision and durability in mind. For awning and casement windows, robust multi-point locking mechanisms are integrated to ensure a secure seal and enhanced security. These mechanisms are typically constructed from high-quality metals designed to withstand repeated use and environmental exposure. Sash and frame construction utilizes a combination of sturdy wood and engineered composite materials, providing structural integrity and resistance to warping or degradation. The exterior trim and mullions are often made from weather-resistant materials, ensuring a long-lasting and attractive finish that complements the overall design of the window or door unit.
The A-Series encompasses a variety of window styles, including Awning, Casement, Double-Hung, Picture, and Specialty windows, as well as a range of door options. Each style is constructed with the same attention to detail and material quality, tailored to its specific function and design. For example, double-hung windows feature meticulously engineered balance systems to ensure smooth and effortless operation of both the upper and lower sashes.
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