Renewal by Andersen Announces High-PerformanceTM Low-E4TM Glass

Next Generation Glass Technology Delivers Ease-of-Cleaning, Energy Efficiency

Cottage Grove, Minn. (Mar. 31, 2006) — Renewal by Andersen is pleased to announce that new High-Performance™ Low-E4™ glass, the next generation of energy-efficient, low-maintenance glass, is now offered as a standard feature on all Renewal by Andersen® windows and Frenchwood® Patio Doors. Recently introduced by Andersen Windows, Inc., High-Performance Low-E4 glass is exclusive to Andersen windows and doors, including Renewal by Andersen products.

Andersen Low-E4 glass features an innovative exterior coating that, when activated by sunlight, makes cleaning easier, reducing dirt build-up and reducing water spots up to 99%. Low-E4 glass features proven energy saving technology to help reduce heating and cooling bills.

Low-E4 glass is, on average, 41 percent more energy efficient in summer and 35 percent more energy efficient in winter than standard dual-pane glass. Depending on where customers live, that can cut energy bills as much as 25%*.

Low-E4 glass features transparent metallic Low-E coatings, which are applied to one of the glass surfaces within the airspace, deflecting radiant heat and letting in visible light. The glass coatings also can reduce glare and cut ultra-violet light by 83 percent, offering improved protection from fading for interior fabrics and furnishings.

“For over a century, Andersen has continually improved the performance of windows and doors. Renewal by Andersen is pleased to be able to feature this latest breakthrough in glass technology,” said Craig Evanich, president of Renewal by Andersen. “Combined with Andersen’s patented low maintenance Fibrex® material and our exclusive start-to-finish process, Renewal by Andersen offers a combination of products and experience that uniquely positions us to meet the window replacement needs of our customers.”

A Long History of Innovation
Andersen has been a leader in glass innovation for decades. It was the first window company to introduce insulated glass (1952) and Low-E glass (1983), and today offers one of the largest window and door glass packages in the industry. Andersen’s High-Performance Low-E4 glass, standard on Renewal by Andersen windows and Frenchwood Patio doors, is available in High-Performance, High Performance Sun™, High-Performance tempered, High-Performance impact resistant, and High-Performance patterned glazings.

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*A study of identical homes comparing Low-E to ordinary dual pane glass showed a 25% savings on cooling bills, 10% on heating. Savings may vary geographically.

“Renewal by Andersen” and all other marks where denoted, are trademarks of Andersen Corporation. ©2006 Andersen Corporation. All rights reserved.

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