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Architect series
Pella offers Architect Series windows and doors with HurricaneShield impact-resistant glass windows. HurricaneShield glass is a laminated glass with an advanced polymer technology designed to provide a layer of protection to help keep a building intact. The glass is able to withstand an impact equivalent to that of a 2x4 traveling at 50 ft. per second, according to the manufacturer.
Pella Corporation. Type #12 in E-Inquiry Form.

Fiberglass windows
EnduraShield all-fiberglass windows by Weather Shield are designed for efficiency, durability and convenience. The Energy Smart all-fiberglass windows meet the thermal performance required for the energy tax credits and the forthcoming revised Energy Star guidelines. The units resist scratching, denting, warping, rotting, corroding and infiltration by termites and other pests.
Weather Shield Windows & Doors. Type #13 in E-Inquiry Form.

Ultimate casements
Marvin’s Ultimate Push Out French casement window features traditional styling and modern features for superior performance and energy efficiency. It has no center stile or vertical post, providing wide open views. The 4 9/16-in. jamb is ideal for full frame replacement. Standard features include: one-lite Low E II with argon insulating glass; oil-rubbed bronze folding handle and sash lock; bare wood interior; and extruded aluminum clad exterior.
Marvin Windows and Doors. Type #14 in E-Inquiry Form.

Art Glass options
Integra vinyl replacement windows by ProVia allow homeowners to customize the windows with Inspirations Art Glass, which is offered in a variety of decorative styles and color palettes. The windows are available in double-hung, casement, awning, slider, picture, garden, bay, bow and architectural shapes. Integra windows utilize ComforTech warm edge glazing systems for maximum comfort and energy savings.
ProVia Door. Type #15 in E-Inquiry Form.

Essence windows
Milgard’s Essence windows combine the green properties of fiberglass with customer desire for real wood. The products feature a fiberglass exterior and a wood interior. A patent-pending system virtually guarantees that water will stay away from the wood interior. Milgard offers the Essence Series in 15 different colors in lead times of three weeks or less.
Milgard Manufacturing, Inc. Type #16 in E-Inquiry Form.

New exterior finish
Jeld-Wen’s new EverTone exterior finish for vinyl windows is available in eight colors including Chestnut Bronze, Mesa Red, Hartford Green, French Vanilla, Dark Chocolate, Black, Arctic Silver and Desert Sand. These colors match the company’s clad-wood window colors so homeowners have the option to coordinate different window material types, yet still achieve a seamless look.
JELD-WEN. Type #17 in E-Inquiry Form.

Park Avenue vinyl windows
Park Avenue vinyl replacement windows feature fusion-welded, multi-chambered construction. Frames and sashes are enhanced at critical points with Dow Blue high R-density extruded polystyrene insulation for maximum energy efficiency. The collection’s E3-Max glass is a high-performance triple-pane insulating glass system made of two lites of Low E2, one of float glass, Krypton gas enhanced air chambers, and Ultimate Warm-Edge Technology. An exclusive dealer program with protected territories accompanies the window.
Thermal Industries, Inc. Type #18 in E-Inquiry Form.

Custom & standard windows
The new Andersen A-Series gives architects, contractors and remodelers a style guide that includes standard and custom sizing, more standard colors, prefinished wood interior options and broader choice of accessories.
Andersen Windows. Type #19 in E-Inquiry Form.

Large double-hung windows
Kolbe’s Majesta windows satisfy a desire for large double-hung wood windows. These made-to-order units will be available in sizes as large as 6 by 12 ft. with high-performance glass, as well as a selection of hardware, colors and finishes. A new lock complements the hardware choices and is offered in brass, rustic umber and brushed nickel. Options include a double row of heavy-duty weatherstripping around all sides of the sash, plus a triple-glazed glass.
Kolbe & Kolbe. Type #20 in E-Inquiry Form.

Easy replacement
The Ply Gem Windows Contractor Series 2000 is available in double-hung, casement, sliding window, awning, fixed, special shape configurations and patio door styles. It features equal, narrow sight lines, low-profile cam-action locks and a hidden sill lock design for sleek, low-profile aesthetics that match the contoured exterior appearance of wood windows. It comes standard with a 3 1/4-in .frame depth that works well with traditional wood pocket window applications for easy replacement.
Ply Gem Windows. Type #21 in E-Inquiry Form.