6 Top Influential Window Manufacturers in North America

Buying windows is an energy- and time-consuming job, which is true for window buyers and so are windows manufacturers. There are many windows manufacturers on the market in North America. Here are some of the top manufacturers with a good reputation—Andersen, Marvin, Milgard, JELD-WEN, Pella, Ply Gem, to name just a few.

Andersen Windows & Doors

Andersen Windows & Doors, as a well-known window brand with a good reputation, has been a popular option for many window buyers when it comes to house projects. With its headquarter in Bayport, Minnesota, the company has been making wood windows for more than 115 years for customers in North America and Europe. Andersen’s products have great sustainability and have been awarded the 2021 Energy Star of The Year. Andersen also offers great customized service to its customers. Besides Andersen windows, Renewal by Andersen ( Replacement Windows Division), MQ ( Luxury Windows and Doors) and EMCO ( Storm and Screen Doors）also belong to Andersen Company. Andersen is good at both new windows and replacement windows. The frame material of Andersen windows is mainly wood, fiberglass and Fibrex. You can easily get an Andersen window from Home Depot or near dealers.

Marvin Windows & Doors

Found in Warroad, Minnesota, Marvin Windows & Doors has been making functional and beautiful windows for more than a hundred years. Marvin’s mission is “ To image and create better ways of living” for customers. Marvin’s window protects tend to pursue the touch of nature and seamless design for modern style, emphasizing the importance of innovation. Most Marvin windows offer awesome custom-made service and the products have a higher price than other window manufacturers.

Milgard Windows & Doors

Milgard Windows & Doors is another influential windows manufacturer on the market, which has been making windows for 50 years. The company was once named as the “Best Quality Vinyl Windows” by Builder Magazine. Besides vinyl windows, Milgard also offers a wide range of windows choices. One thing that needs to be mentioned is that Milgard offers lifelong warranties for its products. Milgard windows are designed and assembled in the US.

JELD-WEN Windows

JELD-WEN Windows was founded in 1960 and its headquarter is located in Charlotte, North Caroline. JELD-WEN mostly made wood, aluminum and vinyl windows for homeowners and commercial housings, and the company is one of the largest window manufacturers. JELD-WEN Windows are good at making window projects for new constructions and home builders. JELD-WEN products are more budget-friendly than other same-level manufacturers. Although JELD-WEN offers limited years for warranty, like 20 years for wood windows and 10 years for aluminum windows, it offers a lifetime warranty for vinyl windows.

Pella Windows & Doors

Pella Windows & Doors is located in Pella, Iowa and sells a lager amount of windows annually. The company was awarded ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year in 2013. Pella windows are recognized as being durable and various designs with affordable price, as Pella is committed to designing windows for innovation and with high quality for every customer. Pella mostly makes wood, vinyl, aluminum, fiberglass and wood composites windows for traditional, contemporary and historical style housings.

Ply Gem Windows

For more than 75 years, Ply Gem has been making various types of windows and doors. Apart from making casement windows, single/double hung, awning and sliding windows, the company also makes fencing sliding and stone veneer, etc. Besides common window frame materials made of like wood, aluminum and vinyl, Ply Gem also makes Aluminum clad wood windows and vinyl-clad wood windows. Ply Gem is more budget-friendly than its competitors.

What is the right manufacturer for my window project?

Buying or replacing windows and doors is something that should be taken seriously. Even though there are many top window manufacturers, a top manufacturer with a good reputation is not necessarily a good option for your window project or maybe not. Many window manufacturers win a good reputation because of their quality products and massive customers, also because of the money they put on advertising and other commercial promotion. The golden rule is always to choose the best cost-effective window manufacturers. That means satisfying your essential need and being reliable and trustworthy for your entire project. As we all agree to “choose the right, but not most luxury one”.