Andersen Introduces New Patio Door Sidelights and

Transoms.

BAYPORT, Minn. -- Andersen Windows, Inc. has introduced a full line

of sidelight and transom units to accompany its Andersen(R) 400 Series
Frenchwood(R) patio doors. The new sidelights and transoms allow
architects, contractors and homeowners to create distinctive,
light-filled patio door combinations for balcony, deck, courtyard, and
porch entries.
Sidelights are fixed, vertical panels placed next to patio doors,
while transoms are fixed, horizontal units located above the patio door
and sidelights. Together with Andersen Frenchwood patio doors, the new
sidelights and transoms line offers nearly limitless possibilities for
creating special combinations that complement the style of the home.

Andersen sidelights and transoms were designed specifically to

accompany Andersen Frenchwood patio doors, right down to the perfectly
aligned rails and stiles. This creates a clean, aesthetically pleasing
look.

Options

As part of Andersen's high-performing 400 Series line, the new

sidelights and transoms offer a broad array of options.

-- Exteriors -- Exterior color choices include white, sandtone,

Terratone(R), and forest green to complement a variety of trim and
facade color schemes, and exteriors also provide all the
low-maintenance advantages of the Andersen Perma-Shield(R) system.
-- Interiors -- Available interior wood species include pine, oak and
maple, plus pre-finished white interiors to save time and money during
installation.
-- Divided lights -- With deep, classic profiles, Andersen(R) 400 Series
divided light grilles give the appearance of true divided light
without compromising energy efficiency. New in 2002, Andersen divided
lights are available in three construction types: exterior and
interior grilles with spacer, exterior and interior grilles without
spacer, and exterior grille only. Finelight(TM)
grilles-between-the-glass and removable interior grilles also are
available.
-- Art Glass -- To create unique sidelight and transom looks, Andersen
Art Glass panels are offered in more than 30,000 shapes, sizes and
color combinations -- including the popular Frank Lloyd Wright(R)
Series. Each is handcrafted and assembled using a combination of
old-world craftsmanship and state-of-the-art technology. Art glass
panels fasten to the inside of Andersen units for a built-in
appearance and easy removal for cleaning or maintenance.
Sizes
Andersen patio door sidelights are available in two new widths -1'3" and 1'7" -- plus the currently offered widths
of 2'1", 2'7", 2'9", and 3'1".

Sidelight unit heights line up with Andersen's standard

Frenchwood(R) door sizes: 6'8", 6'11", and
8'0". Andersen patio door transoms are available in widths of
1'3", 1'7", 2'1", 2'7",
2'9", 3'1", 4'1", 5'0",
5'4", and 6'0", and heights of 1'1",
1'6", and 1'10".
Availability

The new Andersen sidelight and transom units will be available with
select Andersen 400 Series Frenchwood patio doors during the second
quarter of 2002. Check with your local Andersen dealer for more
information.

The Andersen(R) brand is the most recognized and most used brand in
the window and patio door industry. For a local dealer, more
information, or a copy of the Andersen 20/10 limited warranty, visit
http://www.andersenwindows.com/ or call 1-800-426-4261, ext. 1232.

"Frank Lloyd Wright" is a registered trademark of the

Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation. "Andersen," the AW logo,
"Perma-Shield," "Frenchwood" and
"Terratone" are registered trademarks of Andersen Corporation.
All other marks where denoted are marks of Andersen Corporation.

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Contact: Nan Farnsworth DeGonda, +1-651-264-4254,

nan.degonda@andersencorp.com , or Cameron Snyder, +1-651-264-5881,
cameron.snyder@andersencorp.com , both of Andersen Windows, Inc. for
Andersen Corporation

Website: http://www.andersenwindows.com/