A Guide to Wood Windows and Patio Doors

By Elizabeth Rogers (first published on JELD-WEN's website in early 2020 under maiden name)

Real wood strikes a chord with many homeowners for its warmth, substantial feel, and one-of-a-kind design choices. High-quality JELD-WEN^® wood windows and patio doors are crafted to enhance homes with exceptional beauty and excellent performance. We offer a wide range of operating types, sizes, color choices, glass options, and more. Engineered for dependability, our wood windows and patio doors are backed by a 20-Year Limited Warranty.

They also come with some unique benefits. Read more to learn why they’re a great choice for your projects and which product line will best suit your needs.

The protection of AuraLast® pine

AuraLast® pine is a proven wood product that protects against wood rot, water damage, and termites.

Our wood patio doors and windows are constructed with AuraLast® pine, a proven wood product that protects against wood rot, water damage, and termites. This water-based process fortifies wood right to the core, providing a superior level of protection. AuraLast pine components and frames are backed by a Limited Lifetime Warranty.

Trend-right colors and a choice of finishes

All of our wood windows and patio doors can be ordered with aluminum-clad or wood exteriors, depending on your preferences and design requirements. High-quality aluminum cladding is available in a range of colors carefully selected to reflect today’s home design trends. The same is true with our updated palette of paint and stain colors for interior and exterior wood surfaces. JELD-WEN^® wood windows and patio doors can be factory-finished by us (with the paint or stain you choose) or delivered primed and ready to paint your choice of color.

Choices that work with any architectural style

Whether you’re looking for classic double-hung windows that meet strict historical appearance requirements, oversized window walls for a luxurious contemporary home, or streamlined folding patio doors for a minimalist transitional abode, we have options in wood that work for practically any requirement. Our broad array of styles, aesthetic options, and size capabilities lets us create windows and patio doors with the appearance and performance your residential new construction or remodel project demands.

We offer wood window and patio door options from entry-level to one-of-a-kind custom designs, from streamlined and functional to highly ornate, in a wide range of sizes. Here’s what you need to know about each JELD-WEN product line to make an informed choice.

W-5500™ Wood Windows & Patio Doors

Reliable and efficient, W-5500^™ wood and clad-wood windows and patio doors offer versatility that works with any architectural style. This broad product line delivers excellent thermal performance and boasts architecturally rich designs that allow more light to enter the home. A choice of 27 exterior cladding colors and 12 interior finishes and a variety of hardware options help you create the right look for your home or project. Select styles, through innovatively designed sills and frames, may be ENERGY STAR^® certified.

Siteline® Wood Windows & Patio Doors

Siteline^® windows and patio doors are crafted with attention to detail, premium materials, and exceptional quality. Beautifully made and intelligently designed, they offer a wide array of sizes, shapes, and options to meet aesthetic and performance needs. Concealed jambs offer a unique and uniform appearance on double-hung window styles. Casement windows feature a recessed sash for heightened detail. Siteline designs work with today’s most popular architectural styles, from farmhouse to modern craftsman to contemporary.

Innovation is at the cornerstone of many Siteline^® products. Siteline pocket and sash pack options make double-hung and casement window installation or replacement straightforward and quick. Select Siteline styles are available with Blink^® Blinds + Glass, a modern take on between-the-glass blinds. Siteline also offers one of the broadest portfolios of wood patio door options, from the taller glass panels and effortless operation of the Siteline Low-Friction Glider^® to the seamless indoor-outdoor access of the Siteline Multi-Slide, which creates openings up to 57’ wide.

EpicVue® Contemporary Clad Windows & Patio Doors

Focusing on bold, clean lines, sleek profiles, large glass areas, and expansive views, EpicVue^® contemporary clad-wood windows and patio doors are engineered to deliver top-of-the-line style and performance. AuraLast^® pine construction and robust aluminum cladding keep them protected inside and out. This collection uses state-of-the-art construction techniques and materials, including a thick, extruded sash and frame, ensuring EpicVue's modern and timeless beauty will be enjoyed for years to come.

EpicVue^® offers multiple wood species from which to choose, dozens of standard colors, and even custom colors to match your home. The result is individuality, not complexity.

Custom™ Wood Windows & Patio Doors

For a balance of artistry and reliability, choose JELD-WEN^® Custom™ Wood windows and patio doors. These custom creations offer one-of-a-kind, handcrafted beauty and lasting performance, with our widest range of customization options, plus the superior protection of AuraLast^® pine or your choice of wood species. We also offer a comprehensive portfolio of patio door systems — folding, swinging, and sliding — to fill virtually any residential building requirement. Style, craftsmanship, reliability, and individuality make Custom Wood patio doors a brilliant solution for blending indoor and outdoor living spaces.

Custom^™ Wood aesthetic options include the following (by no means a complete list):

• Decorative metal grilles, with the look of Old World artisan craftsmanship

• Multiple glass options, including energy-efficient and privacy (textured or tinted)

• Decorative glass with your choice of caming finish; choose from one of our five glass collections or let us help you create a custom design

• Anodized copper cladding, which will evolve in appearance over time

  
  

Wood windows and patio doors offer beauty, versatility, excellent performance, and value. Have more questions or need assistance choosing between options? Find a JELD-WEN dealer here or let us know how we can help with your project.

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