Our Andersen vs Alside article covers the following topics:
While Andersen offers a variety of window materials, Alside specializes in vinyl replacement windows. Below, you'll find the product selection from each brand. For more product details, click the link.
Andersen | Alside |
Wood | Vinyl |
Composite - Fibrex | |
Vinyl Clad | |
Aluminum Clad | |
Fiberglass Clad |
Each brand and window type vary in which colors are available, both interior and exterior.
Andersen | Alside |
Andersen window colors depend on the material. The E-Series Aluminum-Clad windows have the most options (50+), while the 200-Series Vinyl-Clad windows have the least (2). To see full-color options, look at this comparison chart. |
Alside offers a range of exterior and interior colors. Exterior window frame colors range from basic to bold in an array of color options (9), as well as a variety of either wood-grain interior laminate or solid colors (also 9 options). For more information, check out the Alside Window Style Guide. |
Both Andersen and Alside want to prioritize one thing above all others: your satisfaction! That's why both vendors offer amazing warranties. However, it's important to know what is and is not covered by both vendor warranties.
Andersen Warranty Coverage | Alside Lifetime Limited Warranty |
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When ordering replacement windows, it's important to understand how quickly your product can be made available to you. In industry lingo, this is called lead time. Depending on the manufacturing process and distributor locations, this can vary.
Andersen | Alside |
4-8 week lead time | 3-6 week lead time |
After taking into account window custom size and shape, average window prices are very different between the two vendors.
Andersen | Alside |
$$$-$$$$$ | $-$$$ |
The average cost of $750-$1,300+ per window | The average cost of $200-$750 per window |
*Labor is not included |
After seeing some of the product information side-by-side, we hope it's easier to make your decision. If you have any further questions or inquiries about product offerings, we'd love to help - give us a call!
When you’re looking for replacement windows for your home, it’s often hard to know which vendor to select - it’s so hard to look at your options without a direct, side-by-side comparison. Well, we’ve decided to make the search process a little easier! In this article, we compare Milgard and Alside offerings directly, pointing you to the product that is best for your home.