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Milgard Ultra Series vs. Milgard Aluminum Series

Milgard’s Ultra and Aluminum Series are Milgard’s top windows. They offer modern, stylish, durable windows built with superior quality and great functionality.  Milgard Ultra Series windows are made with strong fiberglass material and are made to last for years. Similarly, Milgard’s Aluminum Series windows are also built for strength, durability, and design flexibility in aluminum material.

Material

Material and frame composition play a big part in every purchaser’s decision. Ultra Series comes in an upscale fiberglass material while the Aluminum Series in Milgard’s premium quality aluminum material. Both these options are extremely durable and can withstand some of the harshest weather elements.


Ultra Series

Aluminum Series

Frame

Fiberglass
Aluminum

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Patio Door Pricing

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Price

Prices can vary for Aluminum and Ultra series depending on customization, material costs, added features, and other varying costs. The Ultra series price range can be higher than that of Aluminum due to the obvious cost difference in material. Both are great choices as they provide all the benefits homeowners usually look for in a window, such as beautiful design, great functionality, customization options, and energy efficiency.

Warranty

US Window & Door’s partnership with Milgard offers a full lifetime warranty for both series, providing homeowners guarantee and security for their home improvement investment. It protects long-term value, ensuring only the professionals handle the installation.


Tuscany Series

Aluminum Series

Full Lifetime Warranty

Glass Breakage Coverage

Even Sightlines

Operation Styles

Aluminum Series and Ultra Series offer similar window style options with a variety of options to choose from. The Aluminum Series has more options when it comes to door styles as it also offers patio doors and in swing and out swing types of doors. Both provide perfect looking windows that are easy to operate and maintain.


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

The Ultra Series and Aluminum Series color options are available in standard interior, exterior, and premium exterior colors with coating technology to ensure they last for decades. Both product lines give you design flexibility with its eight premium and two standard exterior colors.


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
Frost - Harmony - Bark - Black Bean
Standard Aluminum
Bronze Anodized - Clear Anodized
Thermally Improved Aluminum
Bronze Anodized - Clear Anodized - White

Hardware

Whichever window you choose, Milgard provides the best hardware for your windows that you are sure to love. The various types of hardware that are compatible with the Aluminum series windows are the Standard Casement Lock and Operator. Ultra Series windows, on the other hand, are compatible with the Positive Action Lock, Folding Nesting Casement, and Operator.

Window Hardware Finishes

Standard
White - Tan - Clay - Dark Bronze - Slate Black
Decorative
Brushed Chrome - Satin Nickel
Hardware will match frame color
Standard Aluminum
White - Clear Anodized - Bronze Anodized
Thermally Improved Aluminum
Clear Anodized - Bronze Anodized

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)

Aluminum Window Hardware Options

push out operator window hardware

Push Out Operator

thermally improved push out operator

Thermally Improved Push Out Operator

vinyl crank out window

Push Out Operator

roto operator

Roto Operator

Door Hardware Finishes

Standard
White - Tan - Clay - Dark Bronze - Slate Black
Decorative
Brushed Chrome - Satin Nickel
Hardware will match frame color
Standard Aluminum
White - Clear Anodized - Bronze Anodized
Thermally Improved Aluminum
Clear Anodized - Bronze Anodized

Ultra Series Door Hardware Options

ultra series door handle interior

Sliding Door Handle (Interior)

sliding door handle exterior

Sliding Door Handle (Exterior)

madrona swinging door handle

Madrona™ Swinging Door Handle

mastri swinging door handle

Mastri™ Swinging Door Handle

meridian swinging door handle

Meridian™ Swinging Door Handle

Trinsic Door Hardware Options

sliding door handle interior

Sliding Door Handle (Interior)

sliding door handle exterior

Sliding Door Handle (Exterior)

sliding door handle interior

Sliding Door Handle (Interior)

trinsic sliding door handle exterior

Sliding Door Handle (Exterior)

Our Recommendations

The Aluminum Series and The Ultra Series are both great choices for new or replacement windows. Fiberglass windows are a fairly new option on the market and many homeowners go after the improved features and qualities it possesses. Aluminum windows may have been around for a long time and have been a popular choice for ages but they do offer similar value. It remains a top pick due to its durability and innovative designs. Depending on your needs and preferences, both windows provide a lot of options for style and design and are sure to meet your aesthetic needs or even exceed them.