Anlin is the window we point Berkeley homeowners toward when the goal is a genuinely energy-efficient, well-warranted vinyl replacement without stepping into premium-wood pricing. It's built in Clovis, in California's Central Valley, and engineered for California homes and California energy rules — which makes it a natural fit for the comfort-and-efficiency upgrade most Berkeley houses are after. Bay Area Siding Company installs Anlin across the city, from flatland bungalows near the campus to houses up the slope, and we handle the full job: measuring, glazing selection, permitting, removal, flashing, air-sealing, and the walkthrough.

Thinking about Anlin for your home? Request an estimate or call (415) 619-5167.

What makes Anlin different

Most vinyl windows are a commodity. Anlin positions itself a notch above that — a value-premium vinyl that leans on three things:

• Made in California, for California. Anlin builds its windows in Clovis and designs its glass packages around West Coast climates and the state's energy code. For a Berkeley home, that means the standard product is already oriented toward the kind of dual-pane, Low-E performance the state expects, rather than a national spec you have to upgrade your way into.
• Energy performance is the whole pitch. Anlin markets on efficiency — insulated dual-pane glass, Low-E coatings, warm-edge spacers, and multi-chambered frames that cut conduction. In a city where a lot of houses still run on original single-pane sash, that's exactly the lever that changes how a room feels and what it costs to heat.
• A warranty built to reassure. Anlin's coverage is one of its selling points, with limited-lifetime terms and glass-breakage protection among the features it's known for. We state warranty coverage generally and confirm the current terms in writing before you order — but the posture is unusually homeowner-friendly for vinyl.

Anlin's product lines

Anlin keeps its lineup focused, which makes the choice simpler than with the sprawling national brands:

• Catalina — Anlin's flagship line, the one most Berkeley replacement projects land on when energy performance and a refined look both matter.
• Del Mar — a strong-value line that still carries Anlin's efficiency and warranty character, suited to whole-home changeouts where budget discipline matters across a lot of openings.

Both are vinyl, both come in a range of operating styles (sliders, single- and double-hung, casements, picture units), and both can be specified with the glass package your permit and comfort goals call for. On a walkthrough we'll match the line and glass to the room, the exposure, and the budget.

Who Anlin is right for

Anlin is the sweet spot for a Berkeley homeowner who wants meaningfully better efficiency and a solid warranty, likes the low-maintenance reality of vinyl (no repainting, no rot), and doesn't need the wood or clad-wood look of a premium brand. If your priority is architectural authenticity on a landmark-caliber brown-shingle, a clad-wood option like Marvin or Andersen may fit the aesthetic better; if you want the broadest West Coast availability across materials, compare Milgard; for a national brand spanning vinyl through wood, see Pella. Start from our window replacement hub if you're still weighing brands.

The Berkeley angle: energy first, glazing where the parcel calls for it

Berkeley sits in a mild coastal-influenced climate (California Energy Code Climate Zone 3), and the value of a good window here is less about fighting extreme heat than about killing drafts and holding warmth through damp winters — which is where Anlin's efficiency story lands cleanly. California's Title 24 energy code caps U-factor and SHGC for replacement windows, and the required numbers shift by climate zone and code cycle, so we spec to the code in effect at permit time rather than to a figure quoted online.

One Berkeley-specific wrinkle: parts of the hills fall within a Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone / Wildland-Urban Interface, and Berkeley has moved aggressively on wildfire hardening. Where an opening is altered on a hill-area parcel, the California Building Code's Chapter 7A can require multi-pane glazing with at least one tempered pane. Whether that applies depends on your specific parcel and scope — Anlin windows can be built with tempered glazing to suit, and we confirm the requirement with the city before ordering. Berkeley requires a building permit for window replacement either way; we handle the paperwork.

What affects the cost

We don't post prices, because every job is different. With Anlin the drivers are the number and size of openings, the line (Catalina vs. Del Mar) and glass package you choose, retrofit versus new-construction method, whether a hill parcel triggers tempered/multi-pane glazing, the condition of the existing framing (rot repair adds scope), and access on a hillside or upper story. A retrofit (insert) install keeps your existing frame and is less invasive; a new-construction install removes the window to the framing so flashing can be fully renewed — the right call where there's rot or past water intrusion. We do both and recommend based on what we find.

Frequently asked questions

Is Anlin really made in California? Yes — Anlin manufactures its windows in Clovis, California. For Berkeley homeowners that means a product engineered around West Coast climates and the state's energy code rather than a generic national spec.

Can Anlin windows meet Berkeley's fire-zone glazing rules in the hills? Yes. On hill-area parcels where an altered opening triggers Chapter 7A, Anlin units can be ordered with multi-pane, tempered glazing. Whether your parcel requires it depends on its fire-zone designation and the scope of work, which we confirm with the city before ordering.

How does Anlin compare to Milgard? Both are widely installed West Coast vinyl. Anlin leans harder on energy performance and warranty as its identity and is made in California; Milgard offers a broader material range including fiberglass and enormous availability. On a walkthrough we'll tell you which fits your openings and budget better.

Do I need a permit for Anlin windows in Berkeley? Yes. Berkeley requires a building permit for window replacement, with Title 24 energy compliance as part of the submittal. We prepare and file it.

Get started

Get a California-built, energy-focused window sized, specced, and installed right the first time. Request an estimate or call Bay Area Siding Company at (415) 619-5167. We also handle window replacement, siding replacement, and James Hardie siding in Berkeley, serve the wider East Bay, and post finished work in our project gallery.