Price trends, forecasts, and supply data for vinyl, aluminum, wood, and commercial window systems.
Commercial and retail price ranges tracked from major distributors. Updated weekly.
| Size | Low | High | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24X38 | $147 | $244 | $219 |
| 18X36 | $229 | $536 | $459 |
| 19X45 | $229 | $287 | $258 |
| 24X36 | $76 | $95 | $85 |
| 24X64 | $194 | $536 | $295 |
| 36X48 | $173 | $536 | $229 |
| 1X72 | $61 | $95 | $68 |
| 30X48 | $237 | $536 | $280 |
| 48X74 | $653 | $653 | $653 |
| Size | Low | High | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21X21 | $328 | $487 | $405 |
| 72X80 | $75 | $749 | $384 |
| 26X26 | $217 | $453 | $395 |
| 36X42 | $133 | $749 | $749 |
| 26X50 | $73 | $749 | $192 |
| 24X24 | $214 | $398 | $342 |
| 36X60 | $95 | $749 | $304 |
| 18X60 | $102 | $411 | $319 |
| 20X86 | $107 | $134 | $120 |
| 48X48 | $712 | $749 | $749 |
| 16X32 | $207 | $749 | $748 |
| 20X46 | $243 | $749 | $340 |
| 48X72 | $835 | $835 | $835 |
| 50X75 | $974 | $974 | $974 |
| 14X40 | $80 | $133 | $117 |
| 17X32 | $84 | $105 | $95 |
| 24X36 | $269 | $451 | $360 |
| 26X37 | $242 | $302 | $272 |
| 30X30 | $367 | $749 | $654 |
| 36X36 | $450 | $749 | $608 |
| 36X72 | $73 | $75 | $73 |
| 40X40 | $207 | $259 | $233 |
| 40X52 | $123 | $157 | $139 |
| 48X64 | $1029 | $1029 | $1029 |
| Size | Low | High | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36X48 | $106 | $232 | $132 |
| 24X48 | $102 | $413 | $334 |
| 36X60 | $84 | $244 | $169 |
| 24X36 | $93 | $412 | $206 |
| 15X32 | $75 | $413 | $116 |
| 32X54 | $190 | $317 | $240 |
| 36X36 | $75 | $138 | $75 |
| 20X30 | $198 | $413 | $375 |
| 27X27 | $414 | $414 | $414 |
| 15X51 | $385 | $413 | $413 |
| 20X46 | $476 | $476 | $476 |
| 12X36 | $262 | $328 | $295 |
| 16X42 | $177 | $233 | $199 |
| 30X42 | $132 | $180 | $155 |
| 14X32 | $88 | $413 | $148 |
| 18X32 | $100 | $413 | $113 |
| 20X36 | $140 | $413 | $210 |
| 28X34 | $226 | $306 | $275 |
| Size | Low | High | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27X31 | $95 | $239 | $107 |
| 30X38 | $588 | $735 | $662 |
| 34X59 | $204 | $259 | $233 |
| 11X34 | $239 | $735 | $512 |
| 20X36 | $1058 | $1058 | $1058 |
| 24X36 | $180 | $594 | $387 |
| 28X56 | $256 | $572 | $316 |
| 36X72 | $116 | $145 | $130 |
| 24X40 | $377 | $471 | $424 |
| 27X27 | $439 | $548 | $494 |
Prices last updated Mar 24, 2026. Commercial = contractor/trade pricing (typically 25-30% below retail).
Windows represent one of the most specification-sensitive and lead time-critical material categories in construction. The category spans vinyl replacement windows under $200 each to custom commercial curtain wall systems costing $50-150 per square foot. Windows are unique in that they must simultaneously satisfy structural, thermal, acoustic, and aesthetic requirements - and increasingly stringent energy codes are driving specification complexity upward.
The window market is segmented between residential (dominated by vinyl and fiberglass) and commercial (dominated by aluminum). Each segment has different manufacturing bases and supply chain dynamics, though both face common pressures from glass pricing, energy code requirements, and labor availability in manufacturing.
Current direction, confidence, year-over-year change, and volatility.
Residential windows are manufactured domestically by companies including Andersen, Pella, Marvin, JELD-WEN, and Milgard, plus numerous regional manufacturers. The domestic production base limits tariff exposure on finished windows. However, glass production is concentrated among a few float glass manufacturers (Guardian, Vitro, NSG), and glass coating technologies are specialized.
Commercial aluminum window and curtain wall systems are manufactured by Kawneer (Arconic), YKK AP, Wausau, and others. Commercial systems involve longer engineering and fabrication cycles, with lead times of 8-16 weeks for standard storefront and 12-24 weeks for custom curtain wall. Residential window lead times range from 2-4 weeks for stock sizes to 6-10 weeks for custom.
Window demand follows new construction cycles, peaking in spring and summer. Manufacturers announce price increases in Q1, often in the 3-8% range. Energy code transitions (such as new IECC adoption by states) can create step-function price increases as products must be upgraded to meet new performance requirements.
Current risk factors affecting windows availability and lead times.
For details on how we calculate these forecasts, see our methodology. View all categories on the Price Index overview.
Increasingly stringent U-factor and SHGC requirements mean that windows must incorporate better glazing (triple-pane in cold climates), low-E coatings, and insulating frames. Each performance increment adds 5-15% to window cost. The transition to IECC 2021 and beyond has increased window costs 10-25% compared to prior code cycle specifications.
Commercial curtain wall and storefront systems require project-specific engineering, custom aluminum extrusion, and quality-controlled glass procurement. Supply chain constraints on glass and aluminum have extended lead times beyond historical norms. Early design coordination and submittal approval are critical to meeting project schedules.
Vinyl windows are generally 15-30% less expensive than comparable fiberglass windows. Fiberglass offers better structural performance and thermal stability (lower expansion/contraction), which matters for large openings and extreme climates. Both outperform aluminum in thermal efficiency for residential applications.
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