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   Shoeman | Sep 01, 2003 06:28pm | #1

   to the best of my recollection - 200 series does not come in as many sizes and options (colors, grills, etc) as the 400.  think the U values are pretty similar though.

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   MisterT | Sep 01, 2003 07:19pm | #2

   I seem remember, at our lumber yards customer appreciation dinner, the Andersen rep. explained that in the 200 series, some, or all, of the clad parts are made of a wood composite that andersen has developed.

   Sounds similar to trex.Mr T

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   Piffin | Sep 02, 2003 02:28am | #3

   Fewer sizing options

   more plastic

   cheaper hardware(plastic actually)

   At first glance, they look the same. I did a price comparison on a budget job this spring and I think the 400 was a bout $17 more per window. that is what we ordered. I've never used the 200 series.

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   TommyB12 | Sep 02, 2003 02:57am | #4

   Another thing to be aware of is that 200 series double hungs do not open the whole way.  It's a nuisance.

   I think the cost is maybe, 70 bucks a d.h. on average for 400 series.  Its worth it.

   If you want to save money, consider narrowlines.Tom

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   Piffin | Sep 02, 2003 03:13am | #5

   The job I did comparison on was casements.

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