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Andersen

400 Series Gliding Windows

The exterior of the frame is covered with fiberglass to maintain an attractive appearance while minimizing maintenance. Flexible bulb seal weatherstripping helps provide a weathertight seal between the sash and frame.

Gliding windows are perfect for high traffic areas.

This style glides horizontally providing top to bottom ventilation without obstructing walkways.

Andersen is America's premier window manufacturer and this is their best-selling gliding window. Made of wood and protected by a vinyl exterior it's designed for long-lasting beauty and performance.

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Wood frame members are treated with a water-repellent wood preservative for long-lasting protection and performance

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Natural wood sash members help provide excellent structural stability and energy efficiency

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Both sash glide horizontally for maximum ventilation

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Standard sizes up to 6' wide and 5' high, custom sizes not available

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Owner-2-Owner Warranty

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Windows Made in the USA

  • Colors
  • Hardware
  • Grilles
  • Glass
  • Screens
  • Trim

Interior Color

White
Black
Dark Bronze
Pine
Pine

Exterior Color

White
Canvas
Sandtone
Terratone
Forest Green
Dark Bronze
Black

Note: Black and Dark Bronze interiors are available only with Black and Dark Bronze exteriors respectively.

Hardware Finishes

White
Stone
Stone
Black
Gold Dust
Gold Dust
Brushed Chrome
Brushed Chrome
Bright Brass
Bright Brass
Distressed Bronze
Distressed Bronze
Distressed Nickel
Distressed Nickel
Oil Rubbed Bronze
Oil Rubbed Bronze
Satin Nickel
Satin Nickel
Antique Brass
Antique Brass
Polished Chrome
Polished Chrome

Hardware Styles

Rotating Sash Handle

Antique Brass, Black, Bright Brass, Brushed Chrome, Distressed Bronze, Distressed Nickel, Oil Rubbed Bronze, Polished Chrome, Satin Nickel, Stone, White 

*Satin Nickel finish pictured

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Opening Control Device

Window Opening Control Device Kits limit the sash travel to less than 4" (102mm) when the window is first opened. Available in Stone and White.

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Passive Sash Handle

Attaches to the passive sash to aid in operation. Available in Sandtone color only.

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Grille Types

Full Divided Light

Give your window an authentic look with grilles that are permanently applied to the interior and exterior of your window with an aluminum spacer between the glass.

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Simulated Divided Light

Simulated divided light offers permanent grilles on the exterior and a choice of permanent or removable wood interior grilles, with no spacer between the glass.

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Removable Interior Grille

Removable interior wood grilles are secured via a fastener or grille clip and can be removed enabling you to easily clean the glass surface.

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Finelight Grilles Between-the-Glass

Finelight™ grilles are suspended between the panes of glass, allowing you to easily clean both the inside and outside of your windows and doors.

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Grille Patterns

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Prairie
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Colonial
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Modified Colonial
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Modified Colonial-Simulated Check Rail
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Tall Fractional
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Short Fractional
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Short Fractional - Simulated Check Rail
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Specified Equal Light
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Custom Patterns
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Diamond

Glass Performance Options

Low-E / Low-E4® Glass

Most people can enjoy optimal energy performance and comfort with Low-E / Low-E4® glass. Low-E glass reflects heat in the summer and helps keep heat inside in the winter, making this a good choice in climates where both heating and cooling costs are a concern.

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SmartSun™ Glass

SmartSun™  glass gives you the benefits of Low-E glass, plus it helps shield your home from the sun's heat and filters out 95% of harmful UV rays while letting sunlight shine through.

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Sun Glass

Sun glass offers outstanding thermal performance with a subtle tint that blocks out even more heat from the sun.

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PassiveSun® Glass

If you live in a cold climate, PassiveSun® glass allows the sun to heat your home.

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HeatLock® Glass

HeatLock® coating reflects heat that likes to escape your home through window glass. It can be added to most of Andersen's glass options.

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Decorative and Specialty Glass

Safety Glass
Tempered safety glass is available on all products, and comes standard on all patio doors.

Sound-Reducing Glass
This glass helps reduce the volume of outside noise.  Available with Low-E, SmartSun and HeatLock coatings.

Art Glass
Andersen® art glass is available in a wide variety of patterns adding uncommon elegance to any home style.

Patterned Glass
Let in light while obscuring vision and adding a unique decorative touch to your home.

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Art Glass

Classic Series

The four styles included in our Classic Series panels represent major architectural design themes from the late 1800's through the 1930's. Their symmetric patterns are available in distinctive color schemes as well as colorless glass, and their caming may be finished with a gold tone, silver tone or antique patina.

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Artisan Series

Two designs influenced by 20th century American and European architectural schools feature striking visual patterns that evoke an extraordinary blend of art and nature.

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Historic Series

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Insect Screens

Choose full insect screen or half insect screen. Half insect screen (pictured) allows ventilation without affecting the view through the upper sash. Frames are available in colors to match product exteriors. 

Conventional insect screens have charcoal powder-coated aluminum screen mesh.

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TruScene®

Exclusive Andersen TruScene® insect screens provide over 50% more clarity than our conventional insect screens for a beautiful unobstructed view. They allow more fresh air and sunlight in, while doing a better job of keeping out small insects.

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Exterior Trim

Exterior trim adds a finishing touch to your windows or doors and is often essential in achieving authentic architectural style. You can match the color of your windows or doors, or complement them with a different color.

Trim Colors

White
Canvas
Sandtone
Terratone
Forest Green
Dark Bronze
Black
Cocoa Bean
Red Rock
Prairie Grass
Dove Gray

Trim Styles

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2" Brick Mould
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3.5" Flat
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4.5" Flat

Head Trim Profiles

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Decorative Drip Cap
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2" Cornice
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3 5/8" Cornice

Product Specs

Brand
Andersen
Series
400-Series
Interior Color
Pine, White, Dark Bronze, Black
Exterior Color
White, Canvas, Sandtone, Terratone, Forest Green, Dark Bronze, Black
Composition
Wood, Fiberglass, Teflon infused Derlin
Uniform Sight Lines
Yes
Extension Jambs
Available in unfinished pine or prefinished white, dark bronze or black. Some sizes may be veneered.
Translucent Film
Yes
Construction Type
Build, Remodel, Replace
Custom Sizes
Yes. Available in custom sizes to fit most projects, including replacement.
Sizing
Measured in 1/8” increments
Minimum Width
35 1/4"
Maximum Width
71 1/4"
Minimum Height
34 1/4"
Maximum Height
59 1/4"
Jamb Depth
4 9/16"
Sash Construction
Flexible bulb weatherstripping and spring tension vinyl are installed at the factory and help provide a tight seal between the sash and frame.
Power Operator Available
No
Energy Star Certification
Yes
NFRC Ratings
Yes
WDMA Hallmark Certification
Yes
AAMA Certification
Yes
Glass Warranty
20 Years
Glass-Breakage Warranty
No
Non-Glass Warranty
10 Years
Labor Warranty
No
Window Opening Control Device
Yes
Security Sensors
No
Stormwatch Protection Available
No

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