Sliding Windows Could Be Perfect For You

Sliding windows (also known as gliding windows) open by sliding side to side.
They work best for large, long, horizontal window openings.

Sliding windows have the largest glass area of any “openable” window. The replacement window with the maximum glass area is the picture window. The picture window cannot be opened, so many people choose to add a combination window for ventilation.

If you have a large window opening and want to be able to open the window, sliding windows will be perfect for you.

Where to Put Sliding Windows

Because open sliding windows do not protrude, they make a great choice for windows next to where people walk and congregate, such as:

Facing walkways
Facing decks/patios
Facing sidewalks

You can have a large, open window without worrying about your window pane taking up deck or sidewalk space.

Sliding windows, by nature of their size, let in a lot of natural light. We usually install sliding windows in “social spaces” within the home (like dining rooms and living rooms), to let homeowners take advantage of the added sunlight.

Features of Sliding Windows

Both sides of Renewal by Anderson sliding windows slide open, allowing you to open 50% of the window’s width a variety of ways. The tracks on which the windows slide are smooth and easy-to-maintain.

The windows also lift out easily for cleaning from inside. Low-E4® glass provides added streak and water spot resistance.

If you have small children, sliding windows are a safer alternative to old top-and-bottom traditional windows. Sliding windows cannot accidentally slam down like some old windows can.

More Information

Interested in sliding or gliding windows for your home?

You can also call Renewal by Andersen at (717) 591-4900 . We service Mechanicsburg, Harrisburg and the surrounding areas.

The Renewal by Andersen replacement window color palette is specially selected to match or complement the colors of your home. You can choose the same color for both the interior and exterior, or select any exterior color with a stainable wood, white or canvas interior. Our colors will not flake, rust, blister, peel, crack, pit or corrode, making troublesome maintenance a thing of the past. See the limited warranty for details.

Exterior Colors

White

Canvas

Sandtone

Terratone

Cocoa-Bean

Black

Dark Bronze

Forest Green

Interior Colors

White

Canvas

Sandtone

Terratone

Pine

Oak

Maple

Please see the Renewal by Andersen color choice card for exact color samples.

Details make all the difference, and Renewal by Andersen offers a variety of hardware choices to complete the custom styling of your replacement windows. Complement your interior decor with our three standard hardware finishes-white, canvas and stone-or make a beautiful design statement with one of our optional, Estate™Collection hardware finishes.

Standard Hardware

White Window Hardware

Hardware Finishes

White

Canvas

Stone

Estate™ Collection

Estate Collection Hardware

Hardware Finishes

Bright
Brass

Antique
Brass

Polished
Chrome

Brushed
Chrome

Satin
Nickel

Distressed Nickel

Oil Rubbed Bronze

Distressed Bronze

High-Performance™ Low-E4^® Glass

Double Hung Window Glass Andersen^® Low-E4^® glass, the next generation of premium glass technology, is standard on all Renewal by Andersen^® windows and Frenchwood^® patio doors. Key benefits include:

Up to 56% more energy-efficient in summer and 45% more efficient in winter compared to ordinary dual-pane glass.* Depending on where you live, that can cut your energy bills up to 25%**.
Innovative coating reduces water spots and makes cleaning easier***
Blocks 83% of UV rays that can fade fabric and damage furniture
Significantly reduces the level of sound coming into your home

*Values are based on comparison to U-Factors and SHGCs for clear glass non-metal frame default values from the 2006 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC).

**A study of identical homes comparing Low-E4^® glass to ordinary dual-pane glass showed a 25% savings geographically on cooling bills, 10% on heating. Savings may vary geographically.

***Exterior glass only. When activated by sunlight.

Glass Options
Glass Pattern
Choose from obscure, reed, cascade, or fern glass patterns to provide beauty while still allowing light to enter your home.

High-Performance™
Low-E4^® Sun Glass
Choose additional tint to reduce the amount of solar heat gain in your home to help keep your home cooler in summer.

Tempered
A type of safety glass that is heat-treated to be at least four times stronger than other regular glass.

Renewal by Andersen offers a broad range of grille patterns and finishes to enhance the look of your home. Match or change the look with grilles configured to provide originality or authenticity. Our high-profile grilles feature prominently defined profiles that enhance traditional window design. All of our grilles are designed for long-lasting, low-maintenance performance.*

* See the Renewal by Andersen 20/2/10 year limited warranty.

Grille Patterns

Colonial
You choose the number of squares for each sash.

Prairie
This pattern always includes two vertical and two horizontal bars per sash.

Farmhouse
A classic effect with two vertical bars meeting a horizontal rail or bar at the center of the window

Colonial
You choose the number of squares for each sash.

There are many additional grille options available. Please see your local showroom for more information.

Grille Types

Interior wood grilles
Hardwood grilles snap into clips on sash interior and remove easily for glass cleaning. Contemporary or classic profiles in two widths.

Grilles-between-the-glass
Pre-finished aluminum grilles permanently installed to provide the quick glass cleaning of a smooth surface. Narrow or wide width.

Full divided light grilles
A visual replication of true divided glass, with a permanently applied exterior Fibrex® material grille, and aluminum space® between the glass, and a removable or permanently applied wood interior grille.

Grille Types
Window Grille Profiles

Double Hung Window Screens — Insect screen frames come finished in a color to match your window

Insect Screens
Insect screens are included standard with every operable window from Renewal by Andersen. Each is lightweight and designed to be easily removed from the inside of your home for easy cleaning. All insect screens are constructed with an aluminum frame and your choice of glass fiber (our standard), aluminum, or our innovative TruScene^® insect screens (see below). Half insect screens are available on double-hung windows.

Transparent Insect Screen — TruScene® insect screens offer 50% more clarity than our standard insect screens. They are virtually invisible.

TruScene^®
High Transparency Insect Screens
With TruScene insect screens, the view from your window stays as clear as all outdoors. With over 50% more clarity than our standard insect screens, it’s virtually invisible and totally innovative. TruScene insect screens are made with a micro-fine stainless steel mesh that’s one-third the diameter of standard screen wire to let more fresh air and sunlight in, while keeping most of even the smallest insects out. TruScene insect screens are like nothing you’ve ever seen!