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NEED HELP: black on black windows

9 years ago

Hello, I am looking install black on black windows in my project. Looking at aluminum clad (Jeld-Wen Siteline, Anderson Eagle/E-series, Sierra Pacific Hurd H3, Marvin Integrity) vs Fiberglass (Milgard, Marvin Integrity all Ultrex, or??) I've left messages with my local Loewen rep, to no avail, and the local Semco rep doesn't even have a sample. I lean modern and practical, so fiberglass speaks more to me, however, I'm concerned about fading over time with fiberglass? Has anyone found any data? Upgrade to 2605 paint if I go with clad? I would welcome any and all opinions, please. I feel stuck! (fyi, I am also trying to pair with La Cantina multislide doors...) Thanks for any help!

Comments (7)

  • 9 years ago

    Any thoughts on Anderson 100? I was just told they have a black on black option now, with simulated divided lites...


  • 9 years ago

    Thanks @Windows on Washington! I'm curious if you have seen any black exterior fiberglass fade over time? Any thoughts about fiberglass vs. wood clad in black? Or any of the brands listed? Thank you!

  • PRO
    9 years ago

    Anything painted black will fade over time. I don’t think fiberglass painted black will fade any sooner than aluminum or composite material, or any other material option.

  • PRO
    9 years ago

    You want something with a standard AAMA2605 finish on the exterior aluminum ..interior black finish can be done in WeatherShield Contemporary Series and Premium Series..Plygem also has it on their Mira series if you want to work toward a lower budget but their exterior standard finish maybe a AAMA2603 or 04..Marvin Integrity is not alum clad but Ultimate is and their finish is 2605..Jeldwen and Andersen black ext and black interior might be higher priced than you think in their alum clad lines. Look at Contemporary Series from WeatherShield it has thinner profiles and a squared clean look inside that will match well with the Lacantina doors (use Contemporary Clad series multislide) they will pair nicely in my opinion

  • PRO
    9 years ago

    Also Andersen does a black on black with their 400 series and up not on 200 or 100 ..but its a vinyl clad wood window dont forget..no way I would put that in a house that is considering Lacantina multislide doors as part of the project..as you mentioned you want a product with a AAMA2605 finish that comes standard you dont want to have to pay an upcharge to get it..also consider the fact that alot of these manufacturers in the aluminum clad world make multislide doors themselves if you want everything matching well inside and out with a prefinished black interior/exterior and profile

  • 9 years ago

    Thanks for the responses. I like La Cantina's feel. And surprisingly, they can be less expensive. A 12' La Cantina multi-slide prices out at around $8200 and the same size Marvin multislide was quoted at over $14k! (install is another story though).

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