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Recent Project: Austin | Rob Roy | Windows & Doors | 04-24-24 | APS-3732

Oversized Andersen E-Series Clad-Wood Window Installation | Custom-Fit Andersen E-Series Sliding Door Replacement

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Windows

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This Rob Roy project centered on oversized wood-framed Andersen E-Series windows in Austin, TX. We placed units in the front entry, back bedroom, exercise room, and game room, scaffolding the tall entry opening for safe work. The E-Series aluminum-clad wood line was chosen for its custom sizing and heat-stable exterior finish. The finished windows deliver strong energy performance and a rich wood interior across the home.

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Doors

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The Doors portion added an Andersen E-Series sliding door in Austin, TX to match the new window package. We sized the unit to the existing opening and reset or replaced the surrounding wood casing as needed. The clad-wood build resists warping and fading under 100-degree summers. The result is a smooth-gliding door that ties the interior to the backyard living space.

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The Journey

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First Contact

The homeowner connected with an Austin Pro salesman early in the process, with the lead first logged back on September 16, 2019. Early conversations focused on replacing the home's aging windows while keeping its wood interior character.

Evaluation

During assessment, we measured the oversized openings and checked the condition of the existing wood casing at each window. Some framing was solid and worth saving, while other sections had softened and needed replacement, which shaped the final scope.

PLanning & Approval

The project was approved on June 20, 2023 after selecting the Andersen E-Series clad-wood line for both windows and the sliding door. We finalized custom sizing for the front entry, back bedroom, exercise room, and game room before ordering.

Installation

The windows were ordered in mid-November and arrived in mid-March. We began installing shortly after, working over multiple days and erecting scaffolding to safely set the tall front entry window.

Completion

The job was completed and invoiced on April 24, 2024, then closed on May 2, 2024. The final walkthrough confirmed every unit sealed tight, the sliding door glided smoothly, and the casing work matched the home's original wood look.

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We replaced the entire window package and added a matching sliding door for this Rob Roy home in Austin, TX, using the Andersen E-Series clad-wood line throughout. The result is a house that keeps its warm wood interior while standing up to brutal Central Texas summers.

Project at a glance

  • Service(s): Windows and doors
  • Neighborhood / City: Rob Roy, Austin, TX (78746)
  • Vendor & product: Andersen E-Series windows and sliding door
  • Material: Aluminum-clad wood frames
  • Timeframe: Ordered mid-November, delivered mid-March, installed over several days into April 24, 2024
  • Standout outcome: Oversized entry, bedroom, exercise room, and game room windows swapped without losing the home's wood character

Why did this Rob Roy home need new windows?

The homeowner wanted to keep the interior wood look but end the fading, drafts, and glare that come with older glass. Rob Roy sits in the hills west of Austin, where afternoon sun hits hard and hail rolls through most springs.

  • Original openings were oversized, especially the front entry
  • Old units let in heat that pushed the AC hard past 100 degrees
  • Cedar pollen and grime had settled into worn seals
  • The client asked for a real wood interior, not a look-alike

What did we find when we inspected the home?

The existing wood casings told the real story once we got close. Some framing around the openings was still solid and worth saving, while other sections had softened and needed full replacement. That is a call you cannot make from the driveway, and it is exactly what homeowners get wrong when they assume every casing must be torn out. We planned to re-set existing wood casing where it held up, and only replace it where the wood was too far gone. This kept the original trim character intact where it mattered most.

What materials did we use, and why?

We chose Andersen E-Series for one core reason: it pairs a genuine wood interior with a tough aluminum-clad exterior. The wood gives the rooms the warmth the client wanted, and the cladding takes the sun and hail so the frame will not warp or fade. E-Series also comes in custom sizes, which mattered for the oversized front entry unit. A stock window would have forced ugly framing changes on a home built for big glass.

  • Aluminum-clad wood frames rated for Central Texas heat
  • Custom sizing for the tall front entry opening
  • Matching Andersen E-Series sliding door for the living area
  • New or reset wood casing depending on condition

How did the installation go?

We installed over multiple days, working room by room so the home stayed livable. The front entry window was tall enough that we erected scaffolding to set it safely and squarely.

  • Scaffolding built for the front entry install
  • Windows set in the back bedroom, exercise room, and game room
  • Andersen sliding door fitted to the existing opening
  • Casing reset or replaced, then old material hauled off under the disposal line

What were the results?

The home now reads clean and consistent, inside and out, with the wood tones the client asked for. Every opening seals tight, so the AC no longer fights leaking older glass through Austin's long hot season.

  • Uniform Andersen look across entry, bedrooms, and living spaces
  • Sliding door glides smoothly and opens the room to the yard
  • Better heat control against 100-degree afternoons
  • Cladding built to shrug off spring hail and cedar pollen buildup

Frequently asked questions

Why does clad-wood work well for Austin homes?

The wood interior keeps the warm look many hillside homes are built around. The exterior aluminum cladding takes the sun, hail, and heat so the frame stays true year after year.

How long did the whole project take?

The windows were ordered in mid-November and arrived in mid-March. We installed over several days, wrapping the job on April 24, 2024.

What was the value range for this project?

This was a retail window and door package in the $75k to $100k range, reflecting the oversized custom units and the full-home scope.

Do you save the existing trim or replace it?

Both, depending on condition. We reset sound wood casing to keep the original character and only replace sections where the wood has failed.

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