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Andersen 400 Series Windows
Andersen 400 Series windows put natural wood on the inside and a Perma-Shield® exterior on the outside, and they are Andersen’s most popular line. We measure, order and install them in homes throughout Western NC.
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The Material
What Sets the 400 Series Apart
The 400 Series is primarily wood, protected outside by Andersen’s vinyl Perma-Shield cladding. It suits homes where the warmth of real wood trim matters.
Real Wood Inside
Every 400 Series window is available in unfinished, stain-grade pine or a factory white finish; Woodwright® windows add maple and oak.
Perma-Shield® Exterior
The Perma-Shield exterior repels water, resists dents and is virtually maintenance free.
Low-E4® Glass
Andersen’s Low-E4 SmartSun™ glass filters out 95% of harmful UV rays.
Grille Patterns
Full divided light, simulated divided light, removable interior grilles and Finelight™ grilles between the glass. Andersen can match virtually any existing pattern.
Compare
100 Series vs. 400 Series
Both lines come from Andersen and both are built to your opening. The difference is mostly material, interior look and options.
| 100 Series | 400 Series | |
|---|---|---|
| Material | Fibrex® composite inside and out (wood fiber and thermoplastic polymer, 40 percent reclaimed wood fiber) | Primarily wood, with Perma-Shield® vinyl exterior cladding and a natural wood interior |
| Interior look | Factory matte finish: White, Sandtone, Dark Bronze or Black | Unfinished stain-grade pine or a white finish; dark bronze or black on select windows; maple or oak on Woodwright® |
| Exterior colors | 5: White, Sandtone, Terratone, Dark Bronze, Black | 7: White, Canvas, Sandtone, Terratone, Dark Bronze, Forest Green, Black |
| Window types we install | Double-hung, single-hung, casement, awning, gliding, picture, specialty | Casement, awning, tilt-wash and Woodwright® double-hung, gliding, picture, specialty |
| Glass | Low-E, Low-E SmartSun™, Low-E Sun, Low-E PassiveSun®, each with an optional HeatLock® coating | Low-E4®, Low-E4 SmartSun™, Low-E4 Sun, PassiveSun®, each with an optional HeatLock® coating; laminated available |
| Grilles | Grilles between the glass and simulated divided light | Full divided light, simulated divided light, removable interior and Finelight grilles between the glass |
| Andersen warranty | Owner-to-Owner: 20 years glass, 10 years non-glass, transferable | Owner-to-Owner: 20 years glass, 10 years non-glass, transferable |
Sources: Andersen’s 100 Series and 400 Series product pages and product guides (100 Series guide c. 2022; 400 Series guide 2025–26). Prices are not compared; your quote comes from the in-home estimate.
Styles
The 400 Series Styles We Install
Tilt-wash double-hung. Andersen’s best-selling double-hung. Both sashes tilt in for cleaning, and Andersen builds it up to 3 feet 9 inches wide and 7 feet 8 inches high.
Woodwright® double-hung. Andersen’s choice for replicating the look of traditional architecture, available in pine, maple and oak interiors.
Casement and awning. Side-hinged casements reach up to 3 feet wide and 6 feet high; awnings hinge at the top and open outward for ventilation.
Gliding, picture and specialty. Gliding windows reach up to 6 feet wide and 5 feet high. Picture windows and curved specialty shapes round out the line.
Every 400 Series window comes in custom sizes in 1/8-inch increments. We order each window as an individual unit, and where a wide opening needs more than one, our crew joins them on site.
Options
Colors, Hardware and Glass
Andersen offers seven 400 Series exterior colors, though some products are not available in every color. Inside, the wood can be left natural for you to stain or paint, or ordered with a factory white finish.
Window hardware comes in Antique Brass, Black, Bright Brass, Distressed Bronze, Distressed Nickel, Oil Rubbed Bronze, Satin Nickel, Stone and White, in Traditional, Contemporary, Estate and other styles. Glass spacers come in black, white or stainless steel on every 400 Series product.
Beyond the Low-E4 family, Andersen offers tempered, laminated and patterned glass (Cascade, Fern, Obscure, Reed and Satin Etch) for bathrooms and other rooms where privacy matters.
Our Guidance
Why the 400 Series Suits Mountain Homes
Many homes in our mountains, from log and timber-frame cabins to Craftsman bungalows, are finished with stained wood trim. A 400 Series window brings real wood to the inside of the opening, so it can be stained to match the trim around it. That is our reasoning from Andersen’s material and finish choices.
Outside, the Perma-Shield cladding takes the weather, so the wood stays protected while the exterior stays virtually maintenance free. Andersen also offers 400 Series windows with options that make them ENERGY STAR® v. 7.0 certified throughout the U.S., depending on the glass and location, and we choose glass for our zone on every order.
How It Works
From Estimate to Final Walkthrough
01
Free In-Home Estimate
We visit, listen to what you want from the room, and walk you through the Andersen options that fit your home and budget.
02
Exact Measurements
We measure every opening so each unit can be ordered to its true size, not forced into a stock one.
03
Built to Order
Your windows and doors are built to those measurements with the colors, glass and hardware you chose.
04
Installed by Our Dedicated Crew
Our crew protects your property, installs each unit with care, and cleans up completely before we leave.
05
Enjoy Your Home
Sit back and enjoy your home. We back our products and work with warranties and follow up to make sure everything is right.
Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between the 100 Series and the 400 Series?
The 400 Series has a natural wood interior behind a Perma-Shield® vinyl exterior and seven exterior colors. The 100 Series is Fibrex® composite inside and out with a factory-finished interior and five exterior colors. The table above compares them line by line.
What is Perma-Shield?
Perma-Shield is Andersen’s exterior cladding for the 400 Series. Perma-Shield exteriors offer superior weather resistance and are virtually maintenance free, and the cladding repels water and resists dents.
Can I stain or paint the wood interior?
Yes. Andersen ships pine, maple and oak interiors unfinished unless a finish is specified, so you can stain or paint them. A factory white finish is available, and dark bronze or black on select windows.
Which 400 Series styles do you install?
We install 400 Series casement, awning, tilt-wash double-hung, Woodwright® double-hung, gliding, picture and specialty windows, each ordered as an individual unit.
What warranty comes with 400 Series windows?
Andersen’s Owner-to-Owner limited warranty covers glass for 20 years and non-glass parts for 10 years, and it transfers to later owners; see Andersen’s warranty for full terms. On top of Andersen’s coverage, our workmanship warranty covers the installation itself.
Are 400 Series windows ENERGY STAR certified?
Andersen offers them with options that make them ENERGY STAR v. 7.0 certified, and certification depends on the glass and the location. Most of the counties we serve fall in the North-Central zone, which calls for a U-factor of 0.25 or lower and an SHGC of 0.40 or lower; Polk County falls in the South-Central zone (U-factor 0.28 or lower, SHGC 0.23 or lower).
Where We Work
Serving Western North Carolina
Based in Swannanoa, we measure, order, and install Andersen windows and patio doors across the WNC mountains, from Asheville to Brevard, Waynesville to Marion, and the communities in between.
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