

Bay Area · Ply Gem Replacement Windows
Ply Gem West Pro Replacement Windows
A simple design guide for choosing Ply Gem West Pro Series 200 and 700 windows for your Bay Area home. AMG Doors & Windows helps Bay Area homeowners design and install Ply Gem West Pro replacement windows for comfort, curb appeal, energy efficiency, and long-term value.
Choose Your Ply Gem West Pro Window Type
Each room may need a different window style depending on ventilation, view, cleaning access, privacy, safety, and exterior appearance. Use this section like a product selector during the consultation.

Single Hung
A classic vertical window style with a clean appearance. Common for bedrooms, hallways, and traditional layouts.

Sliding
A horizontal-operating window for wide openings, bedrooms, and living rooms where easy side-to-side operation is preferred.

Picture
Fixed glass designed for maximum natural light, wide views, and energy efficiency where ventilation is not needed.

Bay
A projecting window configuration that adds dimension, natural light, and a larger design feature to the home.

Bow
A curved multi-window configuration that creates a softer architectural look and an expanded view.

Geometric
Specialty fixed shapes that add architectural style, daylight, and custom design appeal.

Casement
Hinged window that opens outward using a crank handle. Strong option for ventilation in kitchens, bathrooms, and modern layouts.

Awning
A top-hinged window that opens outward — common for bathrooms, kitchens, and where ventilation is needed with weather protection.

Picture
Fixed glass window used for views, daylight, and energy performance.
Choose Frame and Installation Type
Ply Gem West Pro windows are available with frame options designed to work with different installation needs, building types, and architectural styles. AMG will review the existing window conditions, exterior finish, trim, stucco, siding, and water management needs before recommending the correct installation method.

Block Frame

Flush Fin

Nail Fin
Ply Gem Window Color Options
Ply Gem offers a more simplified color selection compared to some premium/custom window lines. AMG Doors & Windows helps homeowners choose practical interior and exterior color combinations that fit the home's style, budget, and replacement goals.
Reference
Ply Gem West Vinyl Brochure — Color Options
Color availability varies by series, product type, and configuration. AMG will confirm current interior and exterior color availability with brochure samples during your consultation.
Interior Colors
Standard integral vinyl interior
Ply Gem West Pro Series interiors are offered in three standard integral vinyl colors. The pigment is mixed into the vinyl when the frame is extruded, so the color goes all the way through — no painting, no peeling, no touch-ups.
Additional interior options (such as laminated woodgrain or dark interior pairings) may be available on specific series and configurations. AMG will confirm what is offered for your project.
Exterior Colors
Integral vinyl + co-extruded dark exteriors
Exteriors start with the same three integral vinyl colors as the interior. For a dark exterior, Ply Gem co-extrudes the dark color and the white substrate together as the profile is created — the color is integral to the window, not a coating that can chip or peel, and is backed by a 10-year warranty on the co-extruded color (per the current Ply Gem West Limited Warranty).
Standard Integral Vinyl
Co-Extruded Dark Exterior
Black Exterior
Interior pairing confirmed by AMG by series
Bronze Exterior
Interior pairing confirmed by AMG by series
Available color options vary by series, product type, and configuration. AMG will confirm current interior and exterior color availability during consultation.
How Co-Extrusion Works
Why a co-extruded dark exterior holds up where painted vinyl can fail
Co-extrusion is the manufacturing process Ply Gem uses to build a dark exterior into the window itself. Two vinyl compounds — a white structural substrate and a darker, UV-engineered exterior layer — are pushed through the extrusion die at the same time and fuse permanently as the frame profile is formed. The dark color is part of the vinyl, not a coating applied afterward, so there is nothing on the surface that can chip, peel, or flake off.


- Engineered for the West. Formulated for the heat and UV exposure of the western United States — dark vinyl absorbs more heat, and co-extrusion is designed to resist the warping that affects painted vinyl.
- No coating to fail. Because the dark color is fused into the profile, there is no painted surface that can chip, peel, or flake — and a scratch will not expose a different color underneath.
- 10-year color warranty. The co-extruded color is backed for 10 years under the current Ply Gem West Limited Warranty (effective 1/1/2025).
Source: Ply Gem West New Construction & Replacement Brochure and current Ply Gem West Limited Warranty. Final pairings, series availability, and color confirmed by AMG with brochure samples during consultation.
Rep FAQ · Co-Extruded Dark Exteriors
Common homeowner questions — quick answers for the consultation
Use these to handle the durability, scratching, and warranty questions that come up most often when a homeowner is looking at a black or bronze Ply Gem West Pro window.
Why this list is short
Ply Gem is a strong option for homeowners who prefer clean, practical, value-focused window colors rather than a large custom color palette. AMG Doors & Windows positions Ply Gem as a value-focused Western Series option — not a premium custom-color line. If you need an expanded palette, woodgrain laminate interiors, or a fully custom exterior color, ask your AMG rep about Anlin or Andersen during your consultation.
Confirm Ply Gem Color Options With AMG
Color availability is confirmed in person with current Ply Gem brochure samples, by series and product type. Schedule a free in-home consultation to review what is actually offered for your project.
Choose Hardware and Finish Colors
Hardware should match the window style, frame color, and interior design. Keep this section visual and simple during the consultation.
West Pro Series 200 Hardware
Color-Matched Sash Lock
The West Pro Series 200 uses understated, color-matched hardware designed to coordinate with the window frame and home interior — used on single hung and sliding windows.

White
Color-matched sash lock finish for a clean, integrated look.

Sand
Color-matched sash lock finish for a clean, integrated look.

Clay
Color-matched sash lock finish for a clean, integrated look.

Black
Color-matched sash lock finish for a clean, integrated look.
West Pro Series 700 Hardware
Folding Crank Handle
The West Pro Series 700 uses folding crank hardware for casement and awning windows — providing a streamlined look and easy operation.

White
Streamlined folding crank that tucks flat against the frame when not in use.

Beige
Streamlined folding crank that tucks flat against the frame when not in use.

Clay
Streamlined folding crank that tucks flat against the frame when not in use.

Black
Streamlined folding crank that tucks flat against the frame when not in use.
Choose Glass Packages and Performance Ratings
The glass package is one of the most important decisions in a Ply Gem West Pro window project. Ply Gem offers glass options designed to improve comfort, reduce heat transfer, reduce glare, support ENERGY STAR and Title 24 performance needs, increase privacy, reduce outside noise, and add safety or security where needed.
Compare Ply Gem glass options by comfort, solar control, insulation, daylight, sound, privacy, security, and safety.
Glass Options
Ply Gem Glass Options
Each package is matched to a real homeowner need — energy, sun, insulation, noise, privacy, or safety.

ENERGY STAR
Low-E
HP / HP3MAX
Triple Pane
Sound Reduction
Laminated
Obscure
Tinted
Tempered
NFRC Performance
West Pro NFRC Thermal Performance
Compare Ply Gem West Pro glass packages by NFRC ratings. Highlighted rows are strong ENERGY STAR candidate configurations based on the listed U-Factor and SHGC values. Final ENERGY STAR, Title 24, and rebate eligibility must be verified using the exact NFRC-certified product configuration before ordering.
| Glass Package | U-Factor | SHGC | VT | R-Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Clear Standard dual pane, no Low-E coating | 0.47 | 0.63 | 0.65 | 2.13 |
Low-EPS Entry-level Low-E with passive solar control | 0.33 | 0.46 | 0.56 | 3.03 |
HPPS High-performance passive solar — winter heat gain | 0.29 | 0.46 | 0.56 | 3.45 |
HP High-performance Low-E for balanced climates | 0.29 | 0.31 | 0.55 | 3.45 |
HPSC High-performance solar control — sun-facing rooms | 0.29 | 0.22 | 0.44 | 3.45 |
HP2+★ Energy-Efficient Candidate Dual Low-E, upgraded thermal performance | 0.25 | 0.30 | 0.54 | 4.00 |
HP2MAX★ Energy-Efficient Candidate Triple-coated Low-E, maximum efficiency | 0.21 | 0.27 | 0.43 | 4.76 |
HP3MAX★ Energy-Efficient Candidate Top-tier triple-pane performance | 0.19 | 0.24 | 0.42 | 5.26 |
HP — Casement★ Energy-Efficient Candidate Series 700 casement / awning with HP glass | 0.26 | 0.25 | 0.45 | 3.85 |
HP3MAX — Casement★ Energy-Efficient Candidate Series 700 casement / awning with HP3MAX glass | 0.18 | 0.20 | 0.34 | 5.56 |
Values reflect representative NFRC-rated configurations for Ply Gem West Pro Series 200 (single hung & sliding) and Series 700 (casement & awning) windows with Warm Edge+ spacer and 3mm glass, no grilles. ENERGY STAR qualification must be confirmed using official NFRC and Ply Gem data for the exact window ordered. All units are NAMI certified and rated per NFRC 100/200.
Choose Grille Patterns and Profiles
Grilles help match the home's architecture and create a more custom exterior look. Grilles between the glass (GBG) provide a smoother, easier-to-clean surface, while simulated divided lites (SDL) create the appearance of separate window panes.
West Pro Series 200 Grille Patterns

Colonial

Half-Colonial

Marginal Prairie

Prairie
West Pro Series 700 Grille Patterns

Colonial

Marginal Prairie

Plaza

Prairie
Grille Profiles
Profile Options

2" SDL

1-1/4" SDL

7/8" SDL

1" Sculptured GBG

5/8" Flat GBG

5/8" Sculptured GBG
Obscure Glass Patterns
Privacy Glass Options
Add privacy without losing natural light — ideal for bathrooms, entry sidelites, and street-facing windows. AMG can show physical samples of available patterns during your in-home consultation.

Obscure

Delta Frost

Rain

Glue Chip

Flemish

Satin Etched

Narrow Reed

Clear Cross-Reed
Ply Gem West Limited Warranty
Warranty coverage for Ply Gem West Pro Series 200 and 700 windows.
Ply Gem West Pro Series 200 and 700 windows are covered by the Ply Gem West Limited Warranty. The warranty includes important coverage for qualifying insulating glass units, specialty goods, and certain product components, subject to Ply Gem's official warranty terms, exclusions, and claim procedures.
10-Year Insulating Glass Coverage
Ply Gem provides limited coverage for qualifying sealed insulating glass units against material obstruction of vision on internal glass surfaces for up to 10 years from the purchase date.
10-Year Specialty Goods Coverage
Specialty goods are limited to 10 years from the purchase date. Specialty goods may include items such as laminated glass, obscure glass, decorative glass, simulated divided lites, certain color finishes, bay windows, bow windows, garden windows, and other specialty product features.
5-Year Hardware and Component Coverage
Components, hardware, and mechanical parts are covered for up to 5 years from the purchase date against qualifying defects under Ply Gem's warranty terms.
Stress cracks in insulating glass units may have separate limited coverage. Warranty claims must follow Ply Gem's official warranty process and timing requirements.
Warranty coverage is provided by Ply Gem and is subject to the official Ply Gem West Limited Warranty, including all terms, exclusions, limitations, registration requirements, and claim procedures. AMG Doors & Windows does not create, modify, extend, or guarantee manufacturer warranty coverage. Homeowners should review the full official warranty PDF before final product selection.
Ply Gem West Pro Inspiration Gallery
Browse Ply Gem West Pro Series 200 and 700 inspiration photos to compare styles, exterior colors, glass layouts, and grille options. Filter by series, window type, color, or grille setup.





Quick Reference
Common Ply Gem Questions
Brochures & Warranty
Download Ply Gem West Pro Brochures, Spec Sheets & Warranty
Official Ply Gem West Pro Series 200 and 700 product brochures, feature sheets, and the current Ply Gem West Limited Warranty — ready to download and bring to your AMG Doors & Windows consultation.
Brochures & Spec Sheets
West Vinyl Windows & Patio Doors Brochure
Complete West Pro Series 200 and 700 product brochure.
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West Pro Series 200 Single Hung Feature Sheet
Sizes, performance, and configurations for the 200 single hung.
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West Pro Series 200 Sliding Window Feature Sheet
Sliding window specifications and rough-opening data.
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West Pro Series 700 Casement & Awning Feature Sheet
Crank-operated casement and awning configurations.
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All documents are official Ply Gem materials. Warranty coverage is provided by Ply Gem and subject to the official Ply Gem West Limited Warranty terms, exclusions, registration requirements, and claim procedures.
Final Step
Ready to Design Your Ply Gem Replacement Windows?
AMG Doors & Windows will help you compare Ply Gem West Pro Series 200 and 700 windows, choose the right window styles, review frame and installation options, select interior and exterior colors, compare glass packages, and build a clear proposal for your home.
