Verified from the manufacturer’s own documentation · last checked September 19, 2026
| Manufacturer | Simonton |
|---|---|
| Series | 5500 Collection |
| Frame material | Vinyl with fusion-welded frame and sash; Lap-Lok interlocking meeting rail; triple-stepped sloped Simonton Sill for water management. Decorum exterior colors (Brick, Bronze, Chocolate, Cream, Driftwood, Pine, Tan) plus a black exterior option, and interior woodgrain finishes (Antique Cherry, Contemporary Oak, Maple) |
| Styles / configurations | Simonton lists a full complement of operating and specialty styles: double-hung, single-hung, casement, awning, 2-lite / 3-lite sliders, picture, sidelite/transom, plus patio doors, garden doors and garden windows. Confirm the current 5500 style range on Simonton's page |
| Glass options | Standard ProSolar Low-E glass with argon; optional Simonton Solar System glass package for higher efficiency; optional triple-pane insulating glass and ProSolar Shade Low-E. Optional obscure, tempered and impact-resistant glass on selected styles |
| U-factor | Not published as a single line-wide range; NFRC-certified performance follows the style and glazing package. Select 5500 styles have earned the ENERGY STAR Most Efficient designation. Check the NFRC label on the exact unit quoted |
| SHGC | Not published as a single line-wide range; follows the glazing package. Check the NFRC label on the unit quoted |
| VT | Not publicly specified |
| ENERGY STAR | Simonton states Reflections 5500 can be ordered to meet ENERGY STAR guidelines for any US region; select 5500 styles have been recognised as ENERGY STAR Most Efficient |
| NFRC certification | All Simonton windows and doors are tested to AAMA/NWDA 101/I.S.2 for structural performance and NFRC 100 and NFRC 200 for thermal performance. Reflections 5500 carries AAMA Gold Label Certification |
| Warranty | Simonton Reflections Double-Lifetime Limited Warranty on the Reflections 5500 line, covering vinyl, hardware, screens and insulating-glass units, plus a 3-year glass-breakage warranty when configured with double-strength glass. Simonton describes it as an industry-leading limited warranty. Coverage details, transferability and labor terms are set out in Simonton's current written warranty — request the current document before purchase |
| Positioning | Simonton's flagship retail-channel premium vinyl offering. Simonton positions the 5500 Collection as its "impressive quality & performance" premium vinyl, distinguished by the AAMA Gold Label, ENERGY STAR Most Efficient recognition (select styles, 2024) and the Good Housekeeping Seal on the double-hung. Sold through Simonton's contractor and distributor network, unlike the 6500 which is exclusive to The Home Depot |
| Price position | Premium vinyl (dealer channel) |
| Installation | New construction and replacement; custom-built to size, sold through Simonton dealers and independent contractors |
Notes
Vinyl. Series is now marketed as "Simonton 5500 Collection" — the historical "Reflections 5500" name has been dropped on Simonton's own product pages, though Reflections branding still appears in older PDFs and BIM catalogs. 5500 and 6500 are BOTH in Simonton's top tier and both carry the Double-Lifetime Limited Warranty and the AAMA Gold Label; they differ mainly by distribution channel — 5500 through independent contractors and distributors, 6500 exclusively through The Home Depot. Simonton is part of the Cornerstone Building Brands family. Performance data is style- and glazing-specific — check the NFRC label
Sources
Simonton's own current 5500 Collection page (simonton.com/windows-doors/simonton-5500-windows/) — series naming, beveled frame design, ENERGY STAR Most Efficient 2024 selection, Good Housekeeping Seal on the double-hung; Simonton 5500 Most Efficient ENERGY STAR sell sheet (simonton.com/wp-content/uploads/Widen Assets/Documents/Reflections-5500-Most-Efficient-Energy-Star-Sell-Sheet.pdf) — Double-Lifetime Warranty, AAMA Gold, triple-pane U-factor examples down to 0.20 with ProSolar Low-E and krypton; historical Simonton Reflections 5500 inspiration guide (simonton.com/wp-content/uploads/Widen Assets/Documents/sim20_simonton_reflections_5500_stuffer_*.pdf) for warranty language and construction details