Verified from the manufacturer’s own documentation · last checked September 19, 2026
| Manufacturer | Weather Shield |
|---|---|
| Series | Contemporary Collection |
| Frame material | Aluminum-clad wood: wood interior with an aluminum-clad exterior, designed with narrow profile frames and sashes for more exposed glass. Weather Shield's manufacturer listing mentions anodized or AAMA 2605 exterior finishes |
| Styles / configurations | Awning, push-out awning, casement, push-out casement, direct set, 90-degree corner and pass-through windows; companion bi-fold, hinged, multi-slide, Next Gen sliding and sliding patio doors |
| Glass options | Weather Shield Zo-e-shield Low-E glazing options; confirm the exact glass package on the quote |
| U-factor | Not published as a single line-wide range; check the NFRC label on the exact unit quoted |
| SHGC | Not published as a single line-wide range; check the NFRC label on the unit quoted |
| VT | Not publicly specified |
| ENERGY STAR | Certification follows the glass package and climate zone — confirm for the exact unit |
| NFRC certification | Check the NFRC label on the unit quoted |
| Warranty | Weather Shield Limited Warranty (effective August 15, 2019; the latest version found on weathershield.com), which names the Contemporary Collection. Product and insulated glass: 20 years from manufacture. Wood rot on maintained clad wood: 30 years. Hardware operation: 10 years. Exterior AAMA 2605/625 finish: 20 years (10 years within 1 mile of a corrosive coastal environment; anodized 5 years there). Factory interior wood finish: 5 years. Laminated and decorative glass: 5 years; stress cracks: 1 year. Transferable to later owners for the lesser of 10 years or the remaining period. Weather Shield does not pay for removal, installation or refinishing of replacement parts |
| Positioning | Weather Shield's modern clad-wood line: narrow profiles, square detailing and large glass areas for custom contemporary homes. Sits between the traditional Premium Series and the all-aluminum VUE Collection |
| Price position | Premium / luxury (custom modern) |
| Installation | Primarily new construction and custom homes; sold through Weather Shield dealers |
Notes
Aluminum-clad wood. Added September 19, 2026 after a duplicate check (Weather Shield Premium Series already listed; Contemporary Collection was not). The 2019 warranty is the newest version found on Weather Shield's site — confirm it is current with the dealer. Performance data is style- and glazing-specific — check the NFRC label
Sources
Weather Shield Contemporary Collection page (weathershield.com/collection/contemporary) for material and current window and door types; Weather Shield Limited Warranty PDF effective August 15, 2019 (weathershield.com) for all warranty terms, transfer rule and installation-cost exclusion; Weather Shield manufacturer listing on ARCAT for exterior finish types; Weather Shield case study page for Zo-e-shield glazing