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Aluminum window frame

Extruded aluminum frames. Strong, slim profile, modern aesthetic. Thermal performance poor unless thermally-broken.

Cost tier

PREMIUM

Cost / sqft

$80–$250

Install

specialty

Durability

premium

Maintenance

low

Moisture

excellent

Cost notes

Modern + contemporary architecture preference. Specify thermally-broken for cold climates.

Aesthetic

  • Finish: matte powder-coat, anodized
  • Color range: any custom finish
  • Visual weight: light

Climate suitability

Hot-humid
Hot-dry
Mixed-humid
Mixed-dry
Cold
Arctic

Source

Architectural Graphic StandardsArchitectural Graphic Standards (Ramsey/Sleeper) — Materials chapter

Tags: aluminum, window, modern, slim-profile