Product Updates
December 2024
Milgard Update – Dual Action Window Opening Control Device
From Milgard: Starting December 17th, 2024, we will transition to a dual-action Window Opening Control Device (WOCD) for our V250 and V150 horizontal and vertical sliders. With this upgrade, only one WOCD will be needed for these products when the option is selected—streamlining functionality and improving convenience for our customers.
New Modern Sliding Door by Marvin
Modern Sliding door, launching in the second quarter of 2025. Early quoting begins on January 27, 2025. Key Features: Shipped knocked down for easier handling and installation Designed and engineered with the ability to mull to stationary panels and integrate into the design using Modern’s modular system Utilizes large expanses
Emtek Price Increases
Emtek (and Schaub) will be introducing new price books (with an increase) that will go into effect on Jan 31, 2025
2025 Events
Home Improvement Show on February 1 & 2, 2025 Spring Home & Garden Show at the Del Mar Fairgrounds on April 26 & 27, 2025
Marvin Elevate Update
Elevate IZ3 Direct Glaze Rectangles Available in Larger Sizes Effective December 16, 2024, Marvin will increase the maximum size of Elevate IZ3 Certified Direct Glaze Rectangle windows from 40.8 sq. ft. to 48 sq. ft. rough opening (RO).
November 2024
Black/Black Color Offering Now Available on 2750 Series Folding Windows!
Win-Dor: Black/Black Color Offering Now Available on 2750 Series Folding Windows! Win-Dor’s Black/Black doors are extremely popular and now they are excited to announce the expansion of their 2750 Series Black/Black product offering to include folding windows as well. Effective immediately you will be able to order the same high-quality matching
Utilize Marvin at 7 Tide, Our Brand Experience Center
Do you have a customer struggling to choose which window/door style, finish, or size is best for their space? Marvin at 7 Tide, our Brand Experience Center, can be a valuable resource to help make decisions. Brand Ambassadors will listen to you and your customer’s specific needs, then offer solutions
October 2024
Marvin Ultimate: Ultimate Accessibility Sill Available, High-performance Low-profile Sill Discontinued
Marvin now offers an Accessibility Sill on Ultimate clad swinging and sliding doors. The low sill height and smooth surface allow minimal interruption between interior and exterior spaces, as well as reduce barriers for rolling wheelchairs or walkers.* • Best used in applications where direct environmental exposure is limited, though
Andersen: 400 Series Triple-Pane Glass
Triple pane is now available on 400 Series Complementary Specialty windows. Features and options are limited by product family; please refer to the dealer bulletin for details. Book a free project consultation with a member of our sales team to verify that your configured windows meet the energy requirements needed
Andersen: Entry Doors
Andersen continues to expand the entry door portfolio to offer users a wider variety ofstyles and options in a gothic door style configuration. In addition, the ability to customize new featuresand options is also available. View our Andersen Learning Center to learn more.
Fleetwood: EDGE |s| 15% Price Reduction in Effect until January 2025
Book a free product consultation today to learn more about the EDGE|s| slider and see it in our showroom View our Fleetwood Learning Center here.
Fleetwood: CLiC Glass is Now Available for the 4400-T
4400-T products are now available with CLiC privacy glass
LaCantina: The All New V2 Swing Door
This door boasts an array of features and benefits designed to enhance both form and function: • Ultra-Thin Stiles and Rails: With streamlined 2 1/8” stile and rails, the V2 Swing Door maximizes natural light and improves views to the exterior, creating a seamless transition between indoor and outdoor spaces.
September 2024
Marvin Ultimate Wood Direct Glaze Round Top – IZ3 Certification Expiring
Effective October 2, 2024, WDMA IZ3 certification for the Ultimate Wood Direct Glaze Round Top window will expire. The product remains NFRC certified and will continue to be built with the same quality craftsmanship. The IZ3 Ultimate Wood Direct Glaze Rectangle and Polygon remain available as WDMA IZ3 certified windows.
LaCantina V2 Folding Doors Update
Update to LaCantina V2 Folding Doors Lead Times: Effective immediately, both the White and Shadow Black finishes for V2 Folding Door Systems will now be considered “optional colors.” As a result, these colors will have a lead time of 14 weeks. All other optional colors will continue to have a lead time of
Jeld-Wen Custom Wood – New Interior Colors Available for Wood Windows
Custom™ Wood, EpicVue®, Siteline® and W-2500™ product lines are now available in six new paint colors and three new stain choices so you can bring your vision to life. Learn more here.
Jeld-Wen Vinyl Windows & Patio Doors – SDL Discontinuations
All color SDL in sizes 1-1/8″, 1-3/8″, and 2-1/8″ are not available at this time due to supplier discontinuation. We are onboarding a new supplier and expect supply to resume in Q4. In the meantime, all colors of 7/8″ slim are available to order.
Jeld-Wen Vinyl Windows & Patio Doors – Discontinuation of Head Expander Accessories
The head expander accessory in Desert Sand and Almond has been discontinued on all Premium™ Vinyl and Builders™ Vinyl Double-Hung Windows for both pocket and block frame types.
Jeld-Wen All Wood Lines
The extension jamb on clad-wood products with 4/4 and 5/4 jamb thickness now comes standard as a finger joint with thick veneer which improves the strength of this part. Learn more here.
August 2024
Marvin’s New Product Delayed
The Ultimate Accessibility Sill, initially scheduled to launch with the August 26th OMS version 4.12, has been delayed until October 28th, OMS version 4.13.
WinDor’s Latest Product Release
Win-Dor now has an aluminum pivot door available!
Milgard’s New Product Now Available
Milgard’s new Trinsic VX350 vinyl multi-slide and pocket door system is available to order as of 8/23
Fleetwood Hardware Update
450-T New Encore Hardware: Starting in August 2024, Encore is the only rotogear option on new orders. Encore will become the standard rotogear for Series 350-T.
WinDor 2750 Series now available in Black/Black
WinDor’s 2750 series product offerings now available with black/black finish as of 8/23
New Milgard VX350 Vinyl Multi-slide
Milgard’s VX350 Stacking and Pocket Doors will be available to quote and order in CTB on Friday, August 23rd.
July 2024
Marvin Ultimate Sliding Door Updates
Effective with OMS version 4.10, August 26, 2024, additional configurations, and sizes meeting PG50 will be available for Ultimate Sliding Door 2 ¼” (USD2.25) and Ultimate Sliding French Door 2 ¼” (USFD2.25 G2).
Marvin Accessibility Sill Available for Ultimate Doors
Effective with OMS version 4.10, August 26, 2024, the Accessibility Sill (SILLACC) will be available as an option on certain Ultimate Doors.
Marvin to Update Ultimate Combination, Ultimate Wood Combination, and Energy Panel
Effective June 24, 2024, with the release of OMS version 4.09, the following changes will be made to window Combinations and Energy Panels (EP). These changes will streamline the window Combination and EP manufacturing process while continuing to provide you with the most popular options and features. Ultimate (clad) Window
Milgard Updates to Tuscany Casements & Awnings
As of today, Monday, July 15th, the New Design for Tuscany Casements and Awnings will be the only option available – the Old Design will not appear in CTB+. The New Design has two different Glazing OA Options. CTB+ will default to the 7/8” option – but, you can change to the 1
June 2024
Marvin Product Launches – 6/24
Essential Larger Sizes Essential casement and awning windows, and sliding patio doors are now available in larger sizes, to better fulfill contemporary design project needs. Elevate Outswing French Door G3 The Elevate Outswing French Door has undergone enhancements to its overall design and performance. Modern Corner Window A new corner
Marvin Offers Matte Black Hardware
Effective June 24, 2024, Marvin will offer Matte Black Hardware as a selectable option in OMS for Ultimate Wood Double Hung (UWDH), Ultimate Wood Single Hung (UWSH) and Ultimate Wood Double Hung Round Top (UWDH RT) products. These are the first Ultimate Wood products to be offered with Matte Black
Alpen to Produce Thin-Glass IGU
From Door and Window Market: “Weeks after launching a new endeavor to sell thin-triple and thin-quad insulating glass units to other door and window manufacturers, officials for Alpen High Performance Products (Alpen) have announced $18 million in funding to fuel its new project. The influx of capital will be used
Marvin Opens New Distribution Center
From Marvin: “Opening day is quickly approaching for our new western distribution center. Teams have been putting the finishing touches on the more than 100,000 square-foot facility as we prepare to support your business from our latest location at 3030 Airway Drive in Reno, Nevada.” “Lead TimesOnce open, Marvin will
Marvin Virtual Showroom
Marvin recently released Marvin At 7 Tide: a virtual showroom experience. Click here to learn more.
Milgard AAMA Installer Certification
The next Milgard certification training is August 14-16. Reach out to info@designerwindowsupply.com for more information on how to sign up.
May 2024
Alpen High-Performance Joins PGTI in Quest to Sell Thin-Glass IGUs
Alpen High-Performance Products announced that it now sells thin-glass IGUs to other window manufacturers and glaziers, upending industry nomenclature (for “thin triples”) by offering quad-pane configurations.
Fleetwood 3050 Arche-Duct Sill
The new 3050 Arche-Duct Sill gives our popular Series 3050 the superior drainage available with our other exterior products.
New Fleetwood 4070-T 7/8” Sill Option
The new 4070-T sill option is now available in the June Snapshot download. It was designed to open up opportunities for the architectural styles and jumbo sizes of the Gen4 retrofit projects or conditions not conducive to the Arche-Duct sill. It’s similar to the time-tested and well-known Series 3070-T sill,
A Series Updates
A-Series windows and patio doors are now offered in 11 beautiful colors that are factory finished for convenience. Available with a four-tone interior finish option so you can select any combination for your frame, sash, grilles, and extension jambs.
New Andersen Patio Door Retractable Screen
The new Andersen® patio door retractable screen provides fresh air, clear views and has a premium design to perfectly match Andersen gliding patio doors. This screen is not only designed to blend in but it’s designed to impress.
April 2024
New Tech: Vacuum Insulating Glazing
Vacuum Insulating Glass (VIG) provides similar or superior thermal performance to conventional double glazing in the thickness of a single glass lite. The gas in the space between two lites of glass is extracted to create a vacuum, rather than being filled with air or argon. The thin profile can
Andersen Showroom: Now Online
You can now view the Andersen showroom virtually! Click the link below to explore.
Jeld-Wen Discontinues Auraline
Breaking News: Jeld-Wen to close two facilities and discontinue Auraline. The two facilities are the locations in Vista, California and Hawkins, Wisconsin.
Fleetwood’s Top Tips to Protect Product
Click below to learn more on how to keep product clean and undamaged during construction.
New Euroline Photobook
Check out this new resource to view Euroline products.
Metrie EL & EL Wood Products Price Increase
Effective Wednesday, May 1st, the following commercial products will be increased: Commercial Products increase: 15A Flush Architectural Veneer Doors15C Rediframe Steel Frames 15D Hollow Metal Doors & Frames