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Simonton vs Andersen Introduction
While Simonton and Andersen are both well known window manufacturers, they don’t share all that much in common with one another. While Simonton manufactures vinyl windows and patio doors, Andersen makes wood clad windows - as well as the Andersen 100 composite window. Additionally, Andersen is at the tippy top of the cost specturm, while Simonton is more or less accessible to most homeowners in the United States. We will go into all of this in greater detail below as we compare Simonton Windows vs Andersen.
Dane - Site Editor - Original Publish Date - February 15, 2024
Page Last Update: February 12, 2026
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(4/5 out of 5)
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Page Sections
- Simonton vs Andersen Company Introduction
- How Do Simonton vs Andersen Match Up
- What Windows Do Simonton vs Andersen Sell
- How Do Their Marketing Approaches Differ
- What Do Simonton Windows vs Andersen Cost
- Homeowner Simonton Windows vs Andersen Q And A
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Company Information
Simonton Windows is one of the largest vinyl window manufacturers in the country and has been in existence since 1946. During 2014, the company was purchased by the large building company Ply Gem. Simonton maintains a number of manufacturing plants, including one in Vacaville California, one in Paris Illinois, and three facilities in West Virginia.
The Andersen Corporation is a large and well known manufacturer that has been in business for over 100 years. They are based in Bayport, Minnesota and employ well over 10,000 individuals at their various factories etc. The corporation also owns Renewal By Andersen, which is a franchise with branches across the U.S.
Simonton Windows vs Andersen Lineup
Simonton manufactures a number of different vinyl window series. Almost too many to name to be honest. Their Impressions 9800 series and Reflections 5500 series are two of my favorites. The Simonton 6500 series or VantagePointe that they sell in Home Depot is nearly identical to the Reflections 5500 series. A very solid second tier vinyl windows.
Andersen makes a handful of series, including the 100, 200, 400, and A series. The 100 is a composite frame, while the 200 and 400 are both wood-clad. The A series is their ultra fancy wood clad that is very pricey. Renewal By Andersen sells a fibrex composite frame that is a fancier and more robust version of the Anderson 100 series.
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How The Two Market Their Windows And Doors
Simonton sells their windows and doors using a number of different methods. As I mentioned previously, Simonton is sold through Home Depot and they sell a LOT of these units (the VantagePointe and the Daylight Max series). They are also sold through local window companies across the United States (known as a distribution network). Additionally, Simonton sells to small contractors who then sell and install the windows and doors to their clients. And finally, the company sells to large contractors and building developers who then build large housing developments.
Unlike the other categories, Andersen's marketing approach uses all the same channels that Simonton does (so no need to go through each one). In this way (and really only in this way) are Simonton and Andersen similar to one another.
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Simonton Windows vs Andersen Costs
Simonton windows cost are in the middle of the vinyl windows cost range. On a scale of 1 to 10, I’d put them right in that 4 to 6 range.
Andersen Windows prices are toward the top of the wood windows price range. On a scale of 1 to 10, I’d put them at the 7 to 9 range. Their 100 composite series on the other hand is in the middle of the composite windows cost range. On a scale of 1 to 10, I’d put it in that 4 to 5 range.
Renewal By Andersen (a franchise ), which makes a fibrex composite (the same frame material as the Andersen 100 series) that is at the very top of composite prices. On a scale of 1 to 10, I’d put this in that 9 to 10 range. More on Renewal By Andersen prices.
Simonton Windows vs Andersen Q And A
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Simonton vs Andersen Bay Windows
We are considering replacing our old picture window with a bay window in our living room. Our contractor suggested Simonton because you can buy it with a finished vinyl inside {wood look} and then you have to stain the upper and lower yourself. That doesn't seem like a bad option. However as I was looking at them on the computer, it appears that the framing is a bit "bulky" looking as compared to say the Anderson (which doesn't have the inside color options).
I also know that the Anderson is not entirely vinyl, and I read that vinly in general will be a little bulky. My question is how much more "bulky" looking is it. I cannot find a showroom in my area to view the Simonton, I can only view the Anderson.
Rosemary - Consumer - from 2025
[Site Editor's Response]
Rosemary, it's tough to judge Simonton vs. Andersen because an Andersen bay window will typically be at the upper edge of the cost spectrum, while Simonton bay windows will be towards the bottom. Most local Simonton companies and dealers should have samples of the actual windows (obviously not a bay, but the frame should be similar.) Before they come out, make sure they are bringing an actual window for you to see and touch.
You may want to take a look at the Marvin Infinity window, which comes with a nice looking interior laminate grain that looks like wood but doesn't have the same issues associated with it. Sunrise windows makes a nice bay window that will be more narrow than the Simonton.
Most companies make a bay window - typically the bay will resemble the width and overall look of their other windows so find quality companies in your area, call them up, make sure they sell a bay window and they should have images and photos for you to see.
Tim - Site Editor - from 2025
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