Exterior Windows
From heritage wood craftsmanship to high-performance fiberglass—a curated selection of manufacturers for Central Oregon's climate.
Top Tier: $150–300+/SF
Mid Tier: $75–175/SF
Entry Tier: $30–100/SF
Top Tier
$150–300+/SF installed
Marvin
Top Tier
Warroad, MN
Signature Ultimate
Wood + aluminum clad; maximum customization; 8 US factories
Modern
Fiberglass/aluminum; contemporary narrow profiles
Materials
Wood, Ultrex fiberglass, aluminum
U-Factor (best)
0.25–0.29
Warranty
20 years
Kolbe
Top Tier
Wausau, WI
VistaLuxe WD
Aluminum-clad exterior + wood interior; flush profiles
VistaLuxe AL
All-aluminum using Reynaers profiles; thermally broken
Ultra Series
Aluminum-clad wood; 50+ colors; PHIUS verified
Materials
Wood, aluminum-clad, Glastra fiberglass
Special
Built to order, one window at a time
Loewen
Top Tier
Steinbach, MB, Canada
Standard Line
Coastal Douglas Fir; mortise-tenon joinery; AAMA 2605 Kynar finish
Cyprium Collection
Hand-soldered copper/bronze cladding; one-of-a-kind pieces
Standard Wood
Coastal Douglas Fir (strongest softwood)
U-Factor (triple)
0.12
Warranty
20 years (clad)
Pella Reserve
Top Tier
Pella, IA
Reserve Traditional
Historical authenticity; pine/mahogany/Douglas fir; showroom only
Reserve Contemporary
Clean modern lines; narrow profiles; same premium materials
Cladding
EnduraClad (AAMA 2604/2605)
Price Range
$150–275/SF
Weather Shield
Top Tier
Medford, WI
Premium Series
TriCore Frame Technology; butt-jointed cladding mimics traditional wood
Contemporary Collection
Narrow profiles; custom hardware; Professional Builder Top 100
Configurations
6M+ casement options possible
Glazing
Zo-e-shield (multiple Low-E layers)
Mid Tier
$75–175/SF installed
Andersen
Mid Tier
Bayport, MN
A-Series
Architectural collection; Fibrex exterior; 25 colors
E-Series
Custom sizes/shapes; aluminum-clad; 47 colors
400 Series
America's most popular; excellent value; wide availability
Material
Fibrex composite, wood, aluminum-clad
Warranty
20 years
Marvin Elevate
Mid Tier
Warroad, MN
Elevate
Ultrex fiberglass exterior + warm wood interior; best of both worlds
U-Factor
0.29
Ultrex
Only fiberglass passing all 624 AAMA standards
Pella Lifestyle
Mid Tier
Pella, IA
Lifestyle Series
12 colors; triple-pane available; order online or showroom
Price Range
$90–175/SF
Availability
Online ordering available
Milgard
Mid Tier
Tacoma, WA
Ultra Series
Fiberglass; Pacific Northwest focused; excellent local support
Essence Series
Wood interior + fiberglass exterior
Regional Advantage
Strongest PNW distribution; local reps in Oregon
Warranty
Full lifetime
Sierra Pacific
Mid Tier
Red Bluff, CA
H3 & H4 Series
All-wood and aluminum-clad; West Coast manufacturing
Advantage
West Coast focus; good Oregon availability
Materials
Wood, aluminum-clad
JELD-WEN Siteline
Mid Tier
Charlotte, NC
Siteline
AuraLast pine (rot/termite resistant); 17 configurations; aluminum-clad
EpicVue
Contemporary clean lines
Price
$60–70/window average
Warranty
20 years
Entry Tier
$30–100/SF installed
Marvin Essential
Entry Tier
Warroad, MN
Essential
Full Ultrex fiberglass; 8x stronger than vinyl; low maintenance
Material
Ultrex fiberglass (inside and out)
Best For
Budget + performance balance
Pella 250 / Impervia
Entry Tier
Pella, IA
250 Series
Vinyl; best value entry point
Impervia
Fiberglass; strongest in class; excellent durability
Price Range
$50–100/SF
Impervia Note
Best fiberglass value in market
Simonton
Entry Tier
Columbus, OH
5500 Series
Traditional beveled; Good Housekeeping Seal
6500 Series
Premier vinyl; woodgrain laminates; ENERGY STAR Most Efficient 2023
StormBreaker Plus
Hurricane-rated; SafePoint Max impact glass
Price Range
$200–1,200/window
Parent Company
Cornerstone (#1 NA manufacturer)
Andersen 100/200 Series
Entry Tier
Bayport, MN
100 Series
Fibrex composite; eco-friendly; low maintenance
200 Series
Vinyl; budget-focused
Availability
Home Depot, Lowe's, dealers
Recommended Specifications for Bend, Oregon
- U-Factor: ≤0.30 (triple pane ideal for 3,600' elevation)
- SHGC: 0.25–0.40 depending on orientation (balance passive heating with 300+ sunny days)
- Frame Material: Fiberglass or aluminum-clad wood (handles temperature swings)
- Regional Picks: Milgard (Tacoma—best local support), Sierra Pacific (CA—West Coast logistics)