Verified from the manufacturer’s own documentation · last checked September 19, 2026
| Manufacturer | Ply Gem |
|---|---|
| Series | 1500 Vinyl Collection |
| Frame material | Vinyl, new-construction line. Interior colors: Beige, Black, Clay, White (prefinished); standard exterior colors: Beige, Black, Clay, Dark Bronze, White (bronze exterior only with white interior; black exterior with white or black interior). Coextruded black finishes available inside and out |
| Styles / configurations | Ply Gem lists single hung, horizontal slider, casement, awning, picture windows and geometric shapes (these tested and approved under the Florida Building Code for high winds and wind-borne debris), with multiple styles combinable in a single frame. Confirm double-hung and patio door availability with a Ply Gem dealer |
| Glass options | Energy-efficient glass packages plus solar, sound, security and privacy glass options; confirm the package on the quote and NFRC label |
| U-factor | Not published as a single line-wide range; NFRC-certified performance follows the configuration. 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 | Ply Gem offers ENERGY STAR-qualified 1500 Collection configurations |
| NFRC certification | NFRC-certified performance follows the configuration; check the NFRC label on the exact unit quoted |
| Warranty | Ply Gem 1500 Series Vinyl Windows Limited Lifetime Warranty: for as long as you own and reside in the single-family home where the windows were first installed, Ply Gem provides components at no charge to correct covered defects (vinyl chipping, cracking, peeling, pitting, blistering, corrosion). Coextruded capstock exterior colors: 15 years against excessive fading. Ply Gem's product page states a 15-year glass warranty. Ply Gem supplies components only; the 1500 warranty is tied to the original owner-occupant, so later buyers should not assume coverage. Labor is not publicly specified as covered in this document — confirm with the dealer |
| Positioning | One of Ply Gem's largest-volume vinyl product families — a builder- and replacement-oriented mainstream line, positioned in the mid-tier. Ply Gem is a top-5 US window manufacturer by volume, part of Cornerstone Building Brands (same parent as Alside, Simonton, Harvey) |
| Price position | Mid-range vinyl (mainstream / builder) |
| Installation | New construction (Ply Gem lists 1500 as a new-construction line); sold through Ply Gem dealers and distributors |
Notes
Vinyl, NEW CONSTRUCTION. Re-verified September 19, 2026. Corrections: product link changed from Ply Gem's generic windows page to the 1500 Collection page; colors and Florida-approved impact styles added from Ply Gem's page; installation type corrected to new construction. The previous summary included high-altitude terms and a 'specialty goods' clause that could not be confirmed in the portion of the 1500 warranty document reviewed — removed pending a full read. The warranty PDF on Ply Gem's site is a 2017 revision; confirm it is current. Ply Gem's West (California-built) products use a different warranty. Performance data is style- and glazing-specific — check the NFRC label
Sources
Ply Gem 1500 Vinyl Collection product page (plygem.com/windows/products/1500-series-windows) for new-construction positioning, colors, impact-approved styles and the 15-year glass statement; Ply Gem 1500 Series Limited Lifetime Warranty PDF (plygem.com, Rev D) for coverage, capstock term and owner-occupant limitation