a white milgard patio door leading to a pool area

Tuscany Series vs. Aluminum Series

The Tuscany Series and Aluminum Series from Milgard are both San Diego homeowners’ top picks. Aluminum windows remain a popular choice for new construction and replacement projects and have been for decades due to their strength, durability, and lasting value. These contemporary Aluminum windows are beautiful, timeless pieces for your home. Tuscany Series is also consistently at the top of the list as it is best known for its coveted premium vinyl windows in Milgard’s signature vinyl formula, offering superior performance and energy efficiency. Elegance and style are easily achieved with these window options.

Material

Window frame material and composition is a significant factor in choosing the best windows for your home. Both Milgard series are highly durable and offer a wide range of style options for whichever material matches your style. Tuscany Series windows are made with Milgard’s signature vinyl formula and Aluminum Series windows in Milgard’s premium quality aluminum material.


Tuscany Series

Aluminum Series

Frame

Vinyl
Aluminum

Window Pricing

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Patio Door Pricing

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Price

Though price varies depending on customization needs, material costs, among others, the price for both series is relatively the same. Both provide great value to homeowners, making them more affordable and worth every cent for all the benefits you can get.

Warranty

Milgard Tuscany Series and Aluminum Series are covered by Milgard’s full lifetime warranty. You can expect great benefits such as repair or replacement of any defect in materials or workmanship which covers costs of all parts and labor for as long as the purchaser owns his home. The warranty coverage extends up to 10 years from the installation date, benefiting successive owners without charge.


Tuscany Series

Aluminum Series

Full Lifetime Warranty

Glass Breakage Coverage

Even Sightlines

Operation Styles

The Milgard Tuscany series offers most of the common styles and types of windows, including a double-hung, bay and bow styles which aren’t as common as the standard window styles like the single hung. Milgard’s Aluminum series offers a similar set of options for window styles that are more modern and sleek in design.


Tuscany Series

Trinsic Series

Single Hung

Double Hung

Horizontal Slider

Double Horizontal Slider

Picture

Radius / Arch Top

Awning

Bay & Bow

Sliding Patio Door

French Sliding Patio Door

Out-Swing Patio Door

In-Swing Patio Door

Casement

Operating Style - Custom

Door Style - Custom Sizes

Color Options

Tuscany Series and Aluminum Series color options are available in standard interior, exterior, and premium exterior colors with coating technology to ensure they last. Standard interior and exterior colors for both lines offer two options: tan and white. Explore the many color options available and other customizable features Milgard has to offer.


Tuscany Series

Aluminum Series

Frame Color Options – Interior

Standard
White - Tan
Matching Interior & Exterior Colors Only
Standard Aluminum
Bronze Anodized - Clear Anodized
Thermally Improved Aluminum
Bronze Anodized - Clear Anodized - White

Frame Color Options – Exterior

Standard
White - Tan
Premium
Ivory - Sand - Fog
Silver - Classic Brown - Espresso
Bronze
White Interior Only
Standard Aluminum
Bronze Anodized - Clear Anodized
Thermally Improved Aluminum
Bronze Anodized - Clear Anodized - White

Hardware

Milgard Tuscany features a Folding Nesting Casement Operator and a sleek SmartTouch® window lock that is incorporated into the sash. It can be opened with a single motion and locks securely. Milgard’s Aluminum Series also offers user-friendly locks with a default Standard Casement Operator.


Style Line

Trinsic Series

Window Hardware Finishes

Standard
White - Tan - Clay - Dark Bronze - Slate Black
Will only match interior frame color
selection of white, tan, or clay
Hardware will match frame color
Standard Aluminum
White - Clear Anodized - Bronze Anodized
Thermally Improved Aluminum
Clear Anodized - Bronze Anodized

Tuscany Window Hardware Options

folding nesting operator window handle

Folding Nesting Operator

smart touch lock window hardware

SmartTouch Lock

sash lock window hardware

Sash Lock

Aluminum Window Hardware Options

push out operator window hardware

Push Out Operator

thermally improved push out operator

Push Out Operator

roto operator

Roto Operator

milgard aluminum sash lock

Sash Lock


Style Line

Trinsic Series

Window Hardware Finishes

Standard
White - Tan
Oil Rubbed Bronze
Decorative
Brushed Chrome - Satin Nickel
Standard
White - Tan

Tuscany Door Hardware Options

sliding door handle interior

Sliding Door Handle (Interior)

smarttouch sliding door interior

SmartTouch Sliding Door (Interior)

smart touch sliding door exterior

SmartTouch Sliding Door (Exterior)

swinging door tuscany handle

Swinging Door

swinging door handle

Swinging Door

Sliding Door Handle

Sliding Door D

Aluminum Door Hardware Options

standard aluminum sliding door handle interior

Sliding Door Handle (Interior)

standard aluminum sliding door handle exterior

Sliding Door Handle (Exterior)

thermally improved aluminum sliding door handle interior

Sliding Door Handle (Interior)

thermally improved aluminum sliding door handle exterior

Sliding Door Handle (Exterior)

Our Recommendations

Both the Tuscany Series windows and Aluminum Series windows are an excellent choice for your window projects for new construction or for replacement. They are both versatile, durable, energy-efficient, and provide all the benefits you would look for in a window.