Each brand offers a unique selection of window types. Below, you'll find the product selection from each brand. For more product details, click the link.
Milgard | Alside |
Aluminum | Vinyl |
Vinyl | |
Fiberglass | |
Wood | |
Each brand and window type vary in which colors are available, both interior and exterior.
Milgard | Alside |
Each window type differs in available colors - the Fiberglass Essence Series has the most options (16), and the Aluminum Series has the least (3). To see each product's color options, see the Milgard site. | Alside offers a range of exterior and interior colors. Exterior window frame colors range from basic to bold in an array of color options (9), as well as a variety of either wood-grain interior laminate or solid colors (also 9 options). For more information, check out the Alside Window Style Guide. |
Both Milgard and Alside want to prioritize one thing above all others: your satisfaction! That's why both vendors offer amazing warranties. However, it's important to know what is and is not covered by both vendor warranties.
Milgard Warranty Coverage | Alside Lifetime Limited Warranty |
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When ordering replacement windows, it's important to understand how quickly your product can be made available to you. In industry lingo, this is called lead time. Depending on the manufacturing process and distributor locations, this can vary.
Milgard | Alside |
4-10 week lead time | 3-6 week lead time |
Milgard Essence Windows
After taking into account window custom size and shape, average window prices are roughly the same between the two vendors.
Milgard | Alside |
$$-$$$$$ | $-$$$$ |
Average cost of $300-$1,200+ per window | Average cost of $200-$750 per window |
*Labor is not included |
After seeing some of the product information side-by-side, we hope it's easier to make your decision. If you have any further questions or inquiries about product offerings, we'd love to help - give us a call!
This article will help you buy replacement windows. Whether you are looking at a popular vinyl window, thin-framed aluminum window or personalized wood window, this article will make you a more educated buyer.