Are you looking specifically for brands with black aluminum or are you still looking around at styles as well?

In what state do you live?

California

We have Loewen windows and glass doors, and have been extremely pleased with them. We live in Northern California, near Chico.

We live in LA and have Milgard. They seem fine, too.

Don't know if Pella is in your area, they make a good window. Marvin windows are also top quality.

If you're in the bay area, check out Renewal by Andersen. http://www.renewalbyandersen.com/showrooms/replacement-windows/san-francisco-california/default.aspx They are also top quality and built to last.

Disclaimer: My other biz half's other half (i.e. my business partner's wife & one of my very best friends) is RA SF's General Manager / co-owner.

Lyvonne
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Try Simonton.com, this is probably the best vinyl window made but do no know if you can find them in your area but certainly worth the try. This is a very impressive window and available in many colors.

If you go with Pella it Andersen you will pay twice as much and get nothing in return but a name. Nearly all window manufactures have great insulated glass with Lo-e and argon and most offer 25 years to life on glass failure. Should be able to get accidental glass breakage in the package for free.

Hi,
Marvin makes an excellent aluminum-clad wood window. You would choose pine for the wood type and then paint the inside face of the windows. For aluminum both sides, I recommend Fleetwood.
--Nils Finne, AIA

Alas! Had you lived near st louis, I could have helped. There are a lot of great st louis window replacement companies. As it is, I would think that you could look at any kind of department store to get a better idea of what brands you like. Unfortunately, I don't know if they are different from here to there.