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This is a very important step in home construction. I would contact a local lumber yard that sells Andersen windows and go with their 400 series. Their are other quality brands, but I like Andersen for all around quality, price and service.I plan to build my own home, its tough to find anyone that isnt just a salesperson and possibly impossible to find information of any kind at the big box stores.
Can someone here tell me the differences in window varieties that I should be considering when building a block home?
Im not that clear on installation, I replaced the windows in my current home a few years back and I cannot remember if the windows were screwed directly into the concrete block or if there was some sort of a wooden strip?
Ill need too of course have an idea of how I will need to set up this new structure to accept these new windows.
When buying new windows online I have the choice of buying a replacement window and a new construction window, when buying windows at Lowes or Home Depot they never ask that question, they only ask what the building structure is.
Thanks for any insight
I have built quite a few homes and additions and have never had an Andersen window failure or warranty claim. I have 66 windows in my home. All the windows are Andersen 400 series. They are going on 20 years old and I have zero issues.
Dont forget to install head flashings over your windows and use plenty of sealant between the flange and the buck and sealing tape on the outside.