Verified from the manufacturer’s own documentation · last checked September 19, 2026
| Manufacturer | Weather Shield |
|---|---|
| Series | Signature Series |
| Frame material | Aluminum-clad wood: wood interior with an aluminum-clad exterior. Weather Shield positions Signature as classic-design clad wood that brings its quality to a broad range of popular home styles |
| Styles / configurations | Awning, casement, direct set and double hung windows; companion hinged, French sliding and sliding patio doors. Narrower style range than the Premium Series |
| Glass options | Confirm the available glass packages with a Weather Shield dealer; Weather Shield markets Zo-e-shield Low-E glazing across its clad-wood lines |
| 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 Signature Series. 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). 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 more accessible clad-wood line: classic styling in the most common window types, below the highly configurable Premium Series |
| Price position | Mid-range to premium clad wood (entry to Weather Shield) |
| Installation | New construction and remodeling; sold through Weather Shield dealers |
Notes
Aluminum-clad wood. Added September 19, 2026 after a duplicate check (Weather Shield Premium Series and Contemporary Collection listed; Signature was not). Interior wood species and color counts were not confirmed on Weather Shield's own pages and are left out. The 2019 warranty is the newest version found on Weather Shield's site — confirm it is current. Performance data is style- and glazing-specific — check the NFRC label
Sources
Weather Shield Signature Series collection page (weathershield.com/collection/signature) for material, positioning and current window and door types; Weather Shield new-construction resources page for Signature description; Weather Shield Limited Warranty PDF effective August 15, 2019 for all warranty terms