Acclaim^® Impact Windows: The Best Choice for Your Coastal Home

You want your windows to protect you in the event of a major weather event. But what about the rest of the time? Your windows need to perform 365 days a year. Interestingly, the same technology that stops a 2x4 from entering your living room is also excellent at stopping uninvited guests.

It’s not just about weather

Home security is a major concern for any homeowner. Standard windows can be a weak point in a home’s defense, but impact windows can change the equation entirely. Acclaim Impact windows meet the highest grade of forced-entry resistance, and can help deter break-in attempts at your home.***
_{*** Renewal by Andersen® windows are tested in accordance with test standard ASTM F588 at a performance grade forty (40).}

Views You Can Actually Enjoy (and See!)

For a long time, "impact window" was synonymous with "bulky," "industrial," and "ugly." Homeowners had to accept thick, heavy frames that ate up their view in exchange for performance.

But Acclaim Impact windows tell a different story. Because Fibrex® material is so incredibly strong, the frames can be made narrower without sacrificing durability. Narrower frames mean more glass area.

More glass area means bigger, better views of that beautiful scenery you love. You didn't buy a coastal home to stare at thick plastic window frames; you bought it to see the horizon.

Everyday comfort

Beyond the view, there are unseen benefits that you’ll notice every day. If you choose High-Performance Low-E4® SmartSun™ glass, it blocks 95% of harmful UV rays. This is a game-changer for your interiors, helping your hardwood floors, sofa, and artwork fade less under the harsh coastal sun.

Additionally, the laminated glass helps provide exceptional sound dampening. It helps reduce outside noise, so you hear less of the traffic or the neighbors. It turns your home into the quiet, serene retreat it was always meant to be.

Turtle Glass

If you’re a coastal resident, you may or may not know that sea turtles can get confused by unnatural light sources. That’s why Renewal by Andersen has a special turtle glass option for your replacement windows.

Turtle glass has a special coating, so the lights from inside your house and the light reflected from the moon don’t disorient them—making it easier for them to find their way to the sea after they hatch. In fact, many Florida and other coastal states have ordinances that require turtle glass windows on all construction located near coastal areas.

Our Acclaim® Impact windows feature High-Performance Low-E4® Sun impact-resistant Monolithic Gray glass, which satisfies the Florida Turtle Code and helps decrease light sources that can disorient young sea turtles.

And the best news is that you can maintain your beautiful coastal views—the reason why you live where you do—while protecting the natural beauty around you.

A Superior Experience

Shopping for windows can come with a lot of questions, since it’s not a project most homeowners do very often. That was the case for Florida DIY pro and Renewal by Andersen brand ambassador Liz Rishel.

Rishel had never gone through the window replacement process before. When she and her husband bought a beach cottage on Amelia Island, they were thrilled to see the beach just steps from their new home. But they knew the old windows needed to be replaced. They were in rough shape after years of being battered by Florida’s salty, humid, and hot air.

Many windows were stuck shut, they didn’t buffer the noise, and they were warm to the touch because they were made of aluminum.

“I may be a DIYer, but I know there are some projects you just don’t do on your own, and that includes window and door replacement. I knew I needed a trusted company for this project,” says Rishel.

Rishel’s home now has Renewal by Andersen® Acclaim® Impact windows, and from day one, she noticed the difference.

“I used to struggle keeping our cottage cool during the summer because the old windows would let in so much heat. Now, that’s not the case. We can actually cool off inside, even during peak summer heat,” Rishel says.*

Since her Acclaim Impact windows are made of Fibrex composite material (goodbye aluminum!), they’re not hot to the touch. And the noise level? Much better.

“I can barely hear the landscapers and the traffic across the street. It's so much quieter now!* This cottage truly feels like a respite now that we have our new windows,” she says.

Having gone through the window replacement process, Rishel says she’s thrilled about how easy the process was with Renewal by Andersen.

“Being new to window replacement, I knew from day one that I had the best of the best, and I got that with Renewal by Andersen. It was so smooth having one company for the entire process,” says Rishel.

Not only that, her windows give her more peace of mind for the next storm. “I can feel how strong these windows are—and I trust they’ll hold up well during a storm,” she says

_{*Your experience may vary.}