Acclaim™ Double-Hung Windows for New Haven Homes
Designed to enhance the beauty of historic and modern homes alike, Renewal by Andersen® double-hung windows provide superior energy efficiency, durability, and timeless appeal—perfect for New Haven’s four-season climate.

Feature 1
The functional design of the two, full-travel sashes provides maximum airflow, making them ideal for managing New Haven’s changing seasons.
Feature 2
Designed for homes near walkways, patios, and porches—perfect for New Haven’s diverse neighborhoods, as they do not protrude when opened.
Feature 3
A best-selling window style that complements New Haven’s blend of historic, colonial, and modern home designs.
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Bedrooms
The ease of use and excellent ventilation capabilities allow New Haven homeowners to adjust airflow with the option to open either the top or bottom sash—perfect for Connecticut’s warm summers and crisp fall air.
Living Rooms
Complements both traditional and contemporary New Haven homes with customized meeting rail heights, allowing for different sash sizes without compromising functionality or curb appeal.
Kitchens
Often installed above sinks or counters, allowing for fresh airflow while maintaining clear views of New Haven’s scenic coastline and vibrant neighborhoods.
Bathrooms
Commonly installed for their ability to offer privacy while still allowing for adjustable ventilation—especially useful in New Haven’s humid summers and cold winters.
Features / Details
Ease of Operation
Custom-calibrated balancers make it easy to operate even our largest double-hung windows—designed to function smoothly despite New Haven’s seasonal temperature swings.
Ease of Maintenance
With one hand, you'll be able to tilt in the double-hung sashes, making window cleaning simple—ideal for New Haven homes dealing with snow, rain, and debris.
Energy Efficiency
Our insulated Fibrex® frames and sashes come with a variety of glass options and feature finely engineered seals to reduce heat loss in New Haven’s cold winters while reflecting heat in the summer—helping lower energy costs.
Aesthetic Appeal
Double-hung windows are fully customizable, including frame colors, screen types, and hardware finishes, allowing New Haven homeowners to enhance curb appeal while maintaining energy efficiency.
Space Saving
Double-hung windows do not protrude from the home, making them a perfect choice for rooms facing patios, gardens, or busy walkways in New Haven’s historic and modern neighborhoods.
Comfort
Our three-piece weatherstripping system provides superior weather tightness, guarding against drafts, coastal winds, and moisture—ensuring New Haven homes stay comfortable throughout the year.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Single-hung windows have a top sash that is fixed in place, meaning only the bottom sash can be moved up to open the window. Double-hung windows offer more flexibility as both the top and bottom sashes can move, allowing you to open the window from either end or both simultaneously for better ventilation—perfect for New Haven’s seasonal climate changes.
Fibrex® material is twice as strong as vinyl, provides superior thermal insulating properties, and never needs painting or scraping. Plus, Fibrex is made from 40% reclaimed wood fiber, making it a durable, energy-efficient choice for New Haven’s homes in coastal and inland areas.
We offer a variety of glass options suited for different climates, including New Haven’s coastal breezes and cold winters. We’ll discuss glass heating and cooling performance, visible light transmittance, and ultraviolet (UV) protection to choose the best glass for your home.
We offer 48 different color combinations, including dual colors for interiors and exteriors, 11 different hardware finishes, and a variety of grille options to complement New Haven homes’ colonial, Victorian, and contemporary designs.