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New Construction Window Help - Anderson 400 or ? (Bronze Color)

7 years ago

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Builder says time to start picking windows out for our new construction home. Home being built in Ohio, custom higher end build in my area, over 60 windows including transoms.

He recommends Anderson 400 series. All Casements. I want Full Divided Light for better look. We are doing Bronze exterior and are plan on doing bronze interior too on the first and second floor (white trim), then doing the basement windows with a stain in the basement to match the trim as it will be stained.

Waiting on price for the Anderson windows, then will look around. But wanting your thoughts on this window, and if any one has done the Bronze interior finish? Because we could get them unfinished, but builder recommends factory finish if we know what color we like.

Thanks
Todd

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Windows on Washington Ltd

7 years ago

Its a popular combo these days. I think it looks sharp myself. Kind of blends the industrial look with classic.

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Todd
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7 years ago

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Todd
Original Author
7 years ago
The look we are going for- didn't want straight traditional but definitely not modern.

Any comments on those Windows?
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PRO
Windows on Washington Ltd
7 years ago
The 400 series is a solidly built product with a good company behind it. I don't think you are in danger of making a bad decision on the product side of the equation.
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Todd
Original Author
7 years ago
Would it be worth looking into a Marvin line too? There are no show rooms close to us so basically going on reviews and suggestions
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Windows on Washington Ltd
7 years ago
How far is far? It is a one time decision (we hope) and it might be worth looking at the Marvin at least as a competitive comparison.
Todd
Original Author
7 years ago
Ok- think we decided on Anderson 400s. Doing exterior in Dark Bronze and most of the interiors with Dark Bronze too, but the jams will be white. Basement and Study will have unfinished pine so we can stain.

Would you all recommend oil oil Bronze or Satin Nickel hard ware for the dark bronze interiors? We originally thought Bronze to end in, but the hardware (crank) will sit about 50/50 on the window/jam.

All other hardware in house will be satin nickel including basement cranks
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Windows on Washington Ltd
7 years ago
Depends on the hardware selections of the room and how much you want to highlight the hardware. Some folks don't like the hardware, some do. In a kitchen where I suspect there will be some stainless appliances, the Satin Nickel is a nice blend and consistency with the appliances. In the rest of the home, either will work depending on your contrast leanings and the hardware accents of a given room.
Todd
Original Author
7 years ago
Hard to see from these pictures, but the bottom crank will sit halfway on the white trim jam too. The oil Bronze is almost a black- so still will have a little contrast.

I am definitely doing satin nickel on the slider doors which are also Bronze.
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Todd
Original Author
7 years ago
From Anderson's website
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