FAQs - Milgard Windows and Doors

Yes. Milgard is an excellent choice. Their vinyl and fiberglass frames are engineered to perform beautifully in coastal and inland California climates, resisting corrosion, warping, and fading while providing superior energy efficiency.

Milgard's most popular series are the Tuscany® Series (premium vinyl with a traditional frame), Trinsic™ Series (contemporary vinyl with a narrow frame for more glass), and Ultra™ Series (high-durability fiberglass). A Cal Coast consultant can help you choose the best one for your home's style and your budget.

Yes. Milgard's vinyl and fiberglass windows never need to be painted and won't rot or peel. Their finishes are incredibly durable and can be cleaned easily with just soap and water, freeing you from the endless cycle of scraping and painting.

Milgard offers one of the best warranties in the business: a Full Lifetime Warranty. This means that for as long as you own your home, Milgard will repair or replace any defective window, including parts and labor, at no cost to you.

You should look at the Milgard Trinsic™ Series. It was designed specifically for this purpose, featuring the narrowest vinyl frame profile available to maximize the visible glass area and create a sleek, contemporary aesthetic.

Milgard windows come standard with their innovative SmartTouch® lock. It's an award-winning locking mechanism that is incredibly easy to use and provides a visual confirmation that your window is locked, offering enhanced security and peace of mind.

Yes. Milgard offers a variety of energy-efficient glass packages, such as SunCoat® and SunCoatMAX® Low-E coatings, that meet or exceed ENERGY STAR® requirements, often making them eligible for local utility or government rebates.

No, Milgard has solved this. They use a new premium vinyl formula and a special coating technology for their black Trinsic and Tuscany frames that reflects solar energy, resists heat buildup, and prevents warping, all while being covered by their lifetime warranty.

The Ultra™ Series is for homeowners who want maximum durability and strength. Fiberglass is resistant to swelling, rotting, and warping, making it ideal for large windows. It can also be painted, offering more color flexibility than vinyl.

Milgard offers a full range of patio doors to match their window series, including sliding doors and elegant in-swing or out-swing French doors. They are available in vinyl and fiberglass with the same great energy efficiency and security features.

The Milgard SmartTouch® patio door handle is a unique design that incorporates the lock and handle into one simple, ergonomic mechanism. With a single motion, you can unlock and open the door, making it exceptionally easy and intuitive to use.

Yes. There is a wide range in vinyl quality. Milgard formulates and produces their own high-quality vinyl, ensuring it is more durable, heat-stable, and resistant to discoloration than the builder-grade vinyl found in many homes.

Yes. Milgard offers a variety of grid options, including sculpted grids between the glass (for easy cleaning) and simulated divided lites on the exterior to match different architectural styles, from Colonial to Prairie.

Yes. When configured with their Sound Control package, which uses laminated glass or different glass thicknesses, Milgard windows can provide a significant reduction in outside noise, perfect for homes near busy streets or airports.

It's Milgard's improved window screen. PureView® features smaller-diameter, finer-weave mesh that provides a clearer, less obstructed view than standard screens while still protecting your home from insects.

The Tuscany series features a more robust, traditional frame profile, an even-sightline design for a balanced look, and comes standard with the award-winning SmartTouch® lock. It's a premium vinyl window designed for homeowners, not just for new construction.

Yes, both vinyl and fiberglass are excellent choices for coastal applications as they will not corrode like metal or rot like wood. Milgard's hardware is also designed to resist corrosion from salt spray.

A certified dealer like Cal Coast provides expert consultation, professional AAMA-certified installation, and a single point of contact for all warranty and service needs. This ensures the product is installed correctly to deliver its full performance.

Yes. Milgard is widely recognized for offering an excellent balance of quality, performance, durability, and cost, all backed by an industry-leading lifetime warranty, which makes them one of the best long-term values in the market.

Yes, Milgard offers several moving glass wall systems, including bi-fold and pocketing sliding doors, that create stunning, expansive openings to the outdoors, perfect for a modern indoor-outdoor lifestyle.