Is there a visual difference between Andersen & RA after install?

3 years ago

I'm having Renewal by Andersen (RA) Casement windows installed as replacements. I just decided to add a new window in a room that's being remodeled. It will have an awning window.

Is there a visual difference on the exterior and/or interior between the RA windows and Andersen 100 windows once fully installed? If so, will this difference be due to the "brand" of window or simply the style? If it matters, the interior and exteriors are black.

RA says they can construct the "new" window, but also said a stock size from Andersen will be cheaper and the difference won't be significant. When I pushed for further explanation there wasn't one. While cost is something to be considered, I don't want the end result to look like a hodgepodge of materials. Thanks for any help or insight.

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Windows on Washington Ltd
3 years ago
Yes. They do look different.
annahenley
Original Author
3 years ago
@Windows on Washington Ltd Thanks. Can you expand upon the differences? I know being 2 different styles of windows will have some impact on the visual appearance, but what else? Is it the frame style? Thickness? Colors are actually different? The new window would be going on a side of the house with no other windows.
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PRO
Windows on Washington Ltd
3 years ago
I would suggest you see them and see them side by side. What is describable by text will mean different things to different people.
eastbay10
3 years ago
Definitely see them side by side, the RBA guy should encourage that if he/she hasn't.

IF you are using their replacement zee bar window for the other openings, and the 100 awning for the new window (not the 400) they would look more like each other. The difference would be how they are trimmed out on the interior. I will admit that I am far from an expert on RBA. The fact that the new awning sits alone, it shouldn't be an issue at all.