Are you referring to aluminum clad windows or windows that are completely aluminum? All aluminum windows can only be used in warm climates.

I think that's because they are no longer relevant. Reexamine the vinyl windows, believe me they are way better.

You might try salvage yards or Habitat for Humanity.

Same question as BeverlyFLADeziner. And she's right about all aluminum, except... there is the rare company which manufacturers thermally broken aluminum windows suitable for residential applications in cold climates, such as West Window in Martinsville, VA.

The new vinyl windows are superior to aluminum IMO and stand up to the cold very well. Aluminum clads are nice but very costly.

The issue with vinyl windows is the profile...............so much thicker than aluminum.

We supply both aluminum and thermally improve aluminum windows and doors at our website here: https://www.milgard.com/windows/aluminum Let us know what you think!

We just installed 4 beautiful bronze Milgard aluminum sliding glass doors and notice the door handle & frame flex when pulling the door open or shut. It feels like the sliders are not very sturdy and may not hold up well. Has anyone else experienced this? Our contractor brought this up to Dixieline retailer who sent Milgard rep. Our doors and windows were delivered directly by Milgard yet Milgard rep that reviewed our project stated the retailer who collected payment for our order (but never had possession of the doors & windows “damaged” them? Has anyone else experienced this?

Hi @solhouse - If you have any concerns about how your product is working, please call 1-800-Milgard or email me at social@milgard.com and I can help. Thank you.

This would not be - IF - the Milgard's still owned the company.