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Ply Gem Windows Price & Costs

This Ply Gem Windows Price guide contains completely updated 2022 Ply Gem window prices and additional costs including installation. You will also find an overview of each window line.

Ply Gem window cost ranges from about $250 for small, fixed windows and exceeds $2,000 for the largest functional windows. Bay and bow window assemblies can cost even more.  Ply Gem window prices for the most popular styles ranges from $350-$600 installed Use our form to get a free estimate for Ply Gem windows.

Ply Gem Window Prices 2022

There are a couple notes following the Ply Gem Windows 2022 Price List that will help you decide which windows fit your needs. And further down the page are details about each window line to assist you in comparing the various Ply Gem windows series and comparing Ply Gem windows as a brand to other leading manufacturers like Jeld Wen, a brand with a similar lineup, and leading brands like Pella.

The list begins with Replacement Windows and is followed by New Construction Windows. All Ply Gem replacement windows are vinyl. Ply Gem new construction windows are manufactured in vinyl, wood composite – wood interiors and PVC exteriors, aluminum and wood with aluminum cladding on the exterior of the wood frame.

Series Installed Cost Budget Level
Vinyl Replacement Windows
East Pro Series $390 – $795 Low
East 2000 Series $500 – $950 Low-Medium
East 5100 Series $515 – $1,095 Low-Medium
East Premium $590 – $1,325 Medium-High
West Pro Series 200 $400 – $825 Low
West 400 Series $535 – $980 Medium
West Pro Series 700 $575 – $1,270 Medium-High
Series Installed Cost Budget Level
Vinyl New Construction Windows
1100 Series $395- $850 Low-Medium
1500 Series $550 – $1,200 Medium
5000 Series $595 – $1,400 Medium-High
Classic Series $575 – $1,285 Medium-High
West Pro Series 200 $430 – $865 Low
West 400 Series $600 – $1,050 Medium-High
West Pro Series 700 $625 – $1,335 Medium-High
Series Installed Cost Budget Level
Wood Composite Replacement Windows
200 Series $585 – $1,200 Medium
300 Series $635 – $1,495 Medium-High
400 Series $690 – $1,550 Medium-High
Series Installed Cost Budget Level
Aluminum Replacement Windows
3700 Series $450 – $1,100 Low-Medium
4700 Series $495 – $1,250 Medium
4800 Series $550 – $1,500 Medium-High
Series Installed Cost Budget Level
Wood  Replacement & New Windows
MIRA $975 – $2,700 High
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Prices begin with small, fixed (picture) windows and go up to large functional windows like casement and double-hung.

1). Ply Gem, like all major manufacturers, makes New Construction windows with a nailing flange to fix the windows to the home’s exterior sheathing and Replacement windows which are installed into the opening left when the sashes of the old window are removed. Two types, two different installation methods.

So: The chart starts with Replacement Windows, since they are the best-selling types. Then New Construction windows. Note that a few series are found in both lists – like the West Pro Series 200 – because they are made in both Replacement and New Construction versions. MIRA wood windows are available in replacement and new construction models too.

2). It gets a little more complicated. Not all series are available all across the US.

Most New Construction windows are sold “everywhere,” but the Replacement windows are mostly divided into East and West regions. Those available in the West region meet stricter energy efficiency requirements in California. But note: For glass for all Ply Gem window lines, you have glass options suitable for your climate.

Note on Bay and bow windows: They are assemblies using multiple windows, so cost can be twice as high or more than what is shown in the Ply Gem Windows Price List above.

The Ply Gem Windows

Ply Gem claims to be the #1 manufacturer of windows in North America. They certainly make the largest selection of new construction windows and replacement windows. And they sell millions of windows every year through major retailers we all shop at plus local window and door contractors that sell and install Ply Gem windows.

As one of the best window brands, it offers a large, impressive collection of window types and materials. Your selection includes aluminum-clad wood, vinyl, aluminum and wood composite windows in a range of new construction and replacement windows.

Ply Gem windows are available across the United States from building materials retailers and your local window and door companies.

New Construction vs Replacement Windows

Ply Gem makes both – a lot of both. There are at least 8 new construction lines and at least 5 replacement window lines.

Here’s the difference.

New construction windows have a nailing flange that is used to fasten the windows to the sheathing of the home. Obviously, this can only be done when there is no siding on the house – so during construction or when the siding is being replaced. New construction windows are installed from outside.

Replacement windows do not have a flange. Instead, the old window is removed, and the replacement window is installed into the rough opening. The work is typically done from inside the home.

Due to the flange, new construction windows cost $10-$25 more per window. However, when there is no old window to remove first, installation costs are lower per window.

Ply Gem Windows Price List for 2022

As noted, Ply Gem makes a huge selection of windows, especially the many vinyl window lines, for sale in the United States and Canada.

We’ve broken down some of the most popular series in vinyl, aluminum and wood composite plus the only solid wood series by window type.

As you can see in the summary table of series and types below, not all window types are available in all series.

For example, the 200 Series vinyl windows are made in single-hung, sliding, picture and shape types. By contrast, the 550 Series vinyl includes casement and awning types.

Note: We’ve used average prices for this table – prices for average/medium-size windows – The most commonly used windows.

R=Replacement / N=New Construction / B=Both

Ply Gem Window Prices by Window Type
Casement Windows Unit Price/Supply Installed Price
East Pro Series Vinyl (R) $490 $665
East 5100 Series Vinyl (R) $635 $825
East Premium Vinyl (R) $730 $915
West Pro Series 700 (B) $700 $885
1500 Series Vinyl (N) $785 $930
Classic Series Vinyl (N) $800 $950
5000 Series Vinyl (N) $825 $995
200 Series Composite (N) $845 $1,060
MIRA Wood (N) $1,400 $1,650
Single Hung Windows Unit Price/Supply Installed Price
West Pro 200 Series Vinyl (B) $480 $650
West Pro 400 Series Vinyl (B) $525 $695
1500 Series Vinyl (N) $670 $850
Double Hung Windows Unit Price/Supply Installed Price
East Pro Series Vinyl (R) $545 $715
Classic Series Vinyl (N) $600 $785
East 2000 Series Vinyl (R) $580 $760
East Premium Series Vinyl (R) $700 $885
200 Series Composite (N) $880 $1,065
MIRA Wood (N) $1,450 $1,635
Sliding Windows Unit Price/Supply Installed Price
East Pro Series Vinyl (N) $520 $685
West Pro Series 200 Series Vinyl (B) $530 $690
West 400 Series Vinyl (B) $550 $715
1100 Series Vinyl (N) $645 $830
1500 Series Vinyl (N) $730 $905
East 2000 Series Vinyl (N) $775 $940
East Premium (N) $830 $1,020
3700 Series Aluminum (N) $515 $690
4700 Series Aluminum (N) $570 $745
4800 Series Aluminum (N) $615 $800
Picture Windows Unit Price/Supply Installed Price
West Pro Series 200 Vinyl (B) $490 $655
West 400 Series Vinyl (B) $565 $740
200 Series Vinyl (N) $530 $710
300 Series Vinyl (N) $550 $725
East Pro Series Vinyl (N) $475 $650
1100 Series Vinyl (N) $615 $800
1500 Series Vinyl (N) $700 $890
Classic Series Vinyl (N) $725 $900
East 2000 Series Vinyl (R) $775 $960
5000 Series Vinyl (N) $830 $1,025
East Premium Series Vinyl (N) $880 $1,055
3700 Series Aluminum (N) $500 $680
4700 Series Aluminum (N) $530 $705
4800 Series Aluminum (N) $595 $730
200 Series Composite (N) $750 $925
MIRA Wood (N) $1,200 $1,355
Bay & Bow Windows Unit Price/Supply Installed Price
East Pro Series Vinyl (R) $1,200 $1,550
West Pro 200 Series Vinyl (N) $1,280 $1,615
West Pro Series 700 Vinyl (N) $1,460 $1,835
1500 Series Vinyl (N) $1,690 $2,100
Classic Series Vinyl (N) $1,775 $2,225
5000 Series Vinyl (N) $1,950 $2,430
East Premium Series Vinyl (N) $2,200 $2,635
MIRA Wood (N) $2,725 $3,200
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More Information on Ply Gem Window Materials and Lines

Ply Gem makes more window lines than nearly any other brand. We’ve divided them by material and provided brief reviews of each line in that material.

But first, here’s an overview chart.

Material & Series (1) Window Types
Vinyl
West Pro Series 200 (N & R) S, SL, P, B
West Pro Series 400 (N & R) S, SL, P
550 Series (N & R) Discontinued C, A
West Pro Series 700 (N & R) C, A, B
1100 Series (N) S, SL, C, A, P
1500 Series (N) S, SL, C, A, P, B
2000 Series (R) D, SL, P
5000 Series (N) C, A
East 5100 Series (R) C
East Pro Series (R) D, SL, C, A, P, B
Classic Series (N) D, C, A, P, B
East Premium Series (R) D, SL, C, A, P, B
Wood
MIRA (N) D, C, B
Aluminum
3700 Series (N) S, SL, P
4700 Series (N) S, SL, P
4800 Series (N) S, SL, P
Wood Composite – Wood Interior with PVC Exterior
200 Series (N) D, C, A, P
300 Series (N) D, P
400 Series (N) D, P
(1) N = New Construction Window / R = Replacement Window
(2) Types: S=Single-hung, D=Double-hung, C=Casement, SL=Sliding, A=Awning, P=Picture, B=Bay/Bow

Ply Gem Vinyl Windows

There are more than 15 Ply Gem vinyl window lines. Over the years, Ply Gem has acquired several smaller window companies including Simonton. However, Simonton remains a separate brand with its own window series.

It seems that rather than consolidate and discontinue some of the lines, they’ve simply kept making them. It certainly gives you outstanding choice. We’ll try to give you a few delineating details about each line, so you can narrow your search.

These details should help in comparing the various Ply Gem windows series and comparing Ply Gem windows as a brand to other leading manufacturers like Jeld Wen, a brand with a similar lineup, and leading brands like Pella.

West Pro Series 200 (New & Replacement)

Types: Available in single-hung, sliding, picture and bay/bow options plus geometric shapes. It’s a little striking that no double-hung window is available.

Style: These windows feature narrow frames that maximize view and natural light. 3 colors are available for interiors and 5 for exteriors – White, sand and clay.

Cost: These are affordable Ply Gem windows, but they are quite energy efficient, landing a spot on the Energy Star 2021 Most Efficient Windows list.

West Pro Series 400 (New & Replacement)

Types: Single-hung, sliding, picture and garden windows. Again, no double-hung windows.

Style: These are basic vinyl windows with modern styling. 3 colors are produced, White, Sand and Clay, and they’re made in the US.

Cost: About the same as the 200 Series – very affordable.

550 Series (New & Replacement)

West Pro Series 700 (New & Replacement)

Types: This is another option for casement and awning windows. The collection also includes bay/bow and skywall windows. What’s different is that you have 5 exterior color options with the addition of bronze and black. The other interior/exterior options are white, sand and clay.

Cost: These Ply Gem window prices are slightly higher than the Pro Series 400 windows.

1100 Series (New Construction)

Types: Single-hung, sliding, casement, awning, picture and geometric shapes.

Style: The benefits of these windows include a full range of types except double-hung. They’re more energy efficiency than 200/400 Series windows. If you guessed that they’re available in white, sand and clay, you are right!

Cost: These are midrange in cost.

1500 Series (New Construction)

Types: Single-hung, sliding, casement, awning, picture and bay/bow.

Style: These windows have the look of traditional wood painted in one of 3 interior colors and 6 exterior colors.

Cost: These are also midrange windows.

2000 Series (Replacement)

Types: Double-hung, sliding, picture and geometric shapes.

Style: These are contemporary windows in 2 colors, white and beige.

Cost: Mid-range to upper end.

5000 Series (New Construction)

Types: Casement, awning, picture, bay/bow and geometric shapes.

Style: Definitely contemporary/modern, these windows are offered in white and beige.

Cost: Mid-range to upper end.

East 5100 Series (Replacement)

Types: Casement, awning, picture, bay/bow and geometric shapes.

Style: These are the Replacement version of the 5000 windows – same stylish look and same 2 colors. They are designed to coordinate with the 2000 Series Replacement windows.

Cost: Mid-range to expensive.

Classic Series (New Construction)

Types: Double-hung, casement, awning, picture, bay/bow and shapes.

Style: Very traditional in style, these windows are offered in 3 colors – white, beige and clay. The Classic Series gives you more grille style options than most series of Ply Gem windows.

Cost: Midrange to expensive.

East Pro Series (Replacement)

Types: Double-hung, sliding, casement, awning, picture, bay/boy, shapes.

Style: These Traditionally designed windows are available with white or beige interiors and 10 exterior color options.

Cost: Fairly affordable as a window that appeals to contractors.

East Premium Series (Replacement)

Types: Double-hung, sliding, casement, awning, picture, bay/bow.

Style: Ply Gem’s best vinyl windows feature 5 interior colors including 3 with a woodgrain look. There are 10 exterior colors.

Cost: Expensive. This is Ply Gem’s best vinyl window.

Ply Gem MIRA Wood Windows (New Construction)

These aluminum clad wood windows are the only wood windows from Ply Gem.

Types: Double-hung, casement, awning, picture, bay/bow, shapes.

Styles: With a traditional look, these windows come in 5 interior color options: Bare wood that is ready for stain, primed wood ready for paint and 3 prefinished colors: White, off-white and black.

Exterior cladding is available in more than 40 colors.

Cost: Expensive. This is Ply Gem’s overall most expensive window.

Ply Gem Aluminum Windows

Designed primarily for warm climates, these windows are available in basic, better and best options.

4700 Series (New Construction)

This is the basic or builder’s grade aluminum window.

Types: Single-hung, sliding, picture, shapes.

Style: Classic style in 2 interior/exterior colors – white and bronze.

Cost: Affordable.

3700 Series (New Construction)

These midrange aluminum windows

Types: Single-hung, sliding, picture, shapes.

Style: For aluminum, these windows have a traditional look. They are available in 3 interior/exterior colors.

Cost: Midrange.

4800 Series (New Construction)

Ply Gem’s best aluminum windows are extruded for strength and thermally broken to provide better energy efficiency.

Types: Single-hung, sliding, picture, shapes.

Style: These modernly styled windows are available in 3 colors.

Cost: Midrange.

Ply Gem Wood Composite Windows

Each Ply Gem wood composite window has slightly different construction.

200 Series (New Construction)

These windows have a solid wood interior and a wood/PVC composite exterior.

Types: Double-hung, casement, awning, picture and shapes.

Style: Traditional wood look. Your interior options are stain-ready bare wood and primed wood. The composite exterior is primed and ready for paint. Keep in mind you’ll have paint the exteriors every 2-6 years depending on your climate and the quality of the paint you use.

Cost: Midrange

300 Series (New Construction)

These windows have a composite interior, PVC exterior frame and a vinyl sash.

Types: Double-hung, picture and shapes.

Style: Ply Gem calls it “classic” and “historically inspired.” Colors are white and beige.

Cost: Midrange.

400 Series (New Construction)

The frames of these windows, interior and exterior, are wood fiber and PVC composite.

Types: Double-hung, picture, shapes.

Style: Traditional style is available in just one option – white.

Cost: Midrange to expensive.

How Do Ply Gem Prices Compare With Other Window Brands

Homeowner Submitted Ply Gem Window Prices

If you’ve had Ply Gem windows installed in your home recently, you’re invited to share the scope of the project and the cost with other readers. No personal information is shared publicly or with any other company. Your input will give readers actual costs from other homeowners. Here are actual prices paid, location of the job, number and type of windows to give you clear information. See our Price Reviews for other major brands – there are submitted prices on those pages too.

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Quantity Window Installed Cost
Cost per Window
17 Double Hung, Casement $8,500 $500
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