To mount inside shades on your Andersen windows without voiding the warranty use Azek strips to mount your hardware and double side tape it to the top inside track. Easy!
Here's what you'll need .............
Measure your top inside track of the window. Cut the Azek strip to the appropriate width/length
I used cut to length shades from Home Depot. I measured from side to side of the inside of the window on the sash tracks - 25 3/4" and had the shades cut to 25 3/4"
I then mounted the hardware onto the strip.
Don't go through the Azek with your screws!
Clean both surfaces and apply the 3M double sided tape. Dry fit the piece first to check fit and position. ...................... THEN remove the tape backer and press it in place. IT WILL HOLD TIGHT!
Strip and mounting brackets in place INSIDE MOUNTED!
Done! Easy and with minimal light exposure on the sides. You can add side curtains for complete light blocking, but this worked great for me. I too was disappointed with choosing Andersen as this limitation was not disclosed, so instead of getting POed I got creative! ENJOY!
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