No one will probably know . The closer in proximity they are to each other or if on the front of house would make them more noticeable. They do have different profiles and perhaps the black is not as shiny on the 100?

How close are the Windows to the tub?

Thank you Toddinmn --- the bath windows are all in a separate room from each of the main areas. 1) Basement (partial den bath connected to a stair tower are 100 series). The 3 story stairs are e series, but there is no visual connection between any of the noted 100 series proposed bathroom windows.

In comparing the samples, the finish really looks pretty similar -- maybe a 10% difference to the 'scruciating' eye, but otherwise pretty darn close.

Windows to tub (to your other question) are roughly 8" away -- I'll do a drop in. But I'll also do trim so can match that entire master bathroom trim of e series windows (black) to trim -- interesting question...what is your thought?

Perhaps no one (other than me?) would ever notice they are different in the bathroom?

I wonder if anyone has regrets in installing wood interior e series windows in a bathroom...

Does that help clarify? The 4" trim could be color matched to the 100 series so most people wouldn't necessarily notice --- maybe? That would save me a good $2k in windows and heck, it all adds up!

I really just wonder if I am overthinking the e series (wood interior) in a bathroom and go with the 100 composite in moisture areas.

Thanks so very much!

Whether it be bulk moisture or even the high relative humidity of a bathroom, wood doesn't typically do well in these conditions.

East Bay and Windows on WA, thank you both for your input. I did compare the e series finish black to the 100 series black and they were pretty close, but slightly noticeably different (to me). That said to both your points, if I do all 100 series in the bathrooms, that sounds like a better long term choice. Again, many thanks!

I don't think it would look bad anyway, and it's close enough for me that I'd put the maintenance-free product in the bathroom every time.

Also-not to throw a wrench into your plans, but if you would go with the A-Series(I personally prefer it to the E) as your higher line & 100 Series for the bathrooms, the finish differences would be even less noticeable because of similar exterior materials-and you might save some $$$...

quasiexpert, thank you -- I was actually told by my local dealer that the A-Series is more expensive than the E-series even after looking at the Andersen site (trying to save some $$). They will all be black after all...hmmm, I'll get on that! :)

That may very well be correct depending on the different options and where you are located. I'm employed by a dealer in northern Indiana on the service side, so am not as familiar with the latest pricing anyway. Just an fyi-the black is also available in Andersen's 400 Series(my personal favorite) as well... ;)

quasiexpert, I'm in Seattle so perhaps that might be part of it. And thanks for pointing out the 400 series -- when I visited the dealer, they had just moved showrooms so I was only able to see the 100 series and the E-series. I'll get myself back across town to look at them all again and side by side to solve the 'visual' and 'pricing' mystery! :) Thank you again!