Cornerstone Updates Simonton® Windows with Black & Bronze Finishes
Cornerstone Building Brands, a leading manufacturer of exterior building products in North America, has unveiled a significant expansion to its flagship Simonton® Windows & Doors collections. This latest product enhancement introduces sophisticated black and bronze finishes for both interior and exterior applications—responding to the rising demand for sleek, contemporary aesthetics in residential home design.
The newly available color options are more than just surface-level enhancements. Engineered using advanced lamination and coextrusion technologies, these finishes not only achieve a bold, modern appearance but also offer unmatched durability, weather resistance, and UV protection. These high-performance processes allow homeowners to enjoy long-lasting, low-maintenance solutions without compromising on design.
Innovation Meets Design: Lamination and Coextrusion Technology
The dark interior and exterior color trends—particularly black and bronze—have grown significantly in popularity among architects, builders, and homeowners alike. However, delivering these finishes on vinyl window and door systems requires precise engineering and durable materials that can withstand extreme environmental conditions over time.
To achieve this, Cornerstone Building Brands is utilizing two core technologies:
- Lamination: This method involves applying a durable colored film to the surface of the vinyl profile. It offers enhanced resistance to fading and weathering, ensuring the finish maintains its integrity and aesthetic for years. Lamination is now used to produce both black and bronze finishes on interior and exterior surfaces across multiple Simonton product lines.
- Coextrusion: A cutting-edge technique in which multiple layers of material, including pigments and UV inhibitors, are bonded in a single extrusion process. The color and protective properties are embedded directly into the vinyl, providing long-lasting performance without peeling, chipping, or fading.
“Homeowners want modern design without compromising performance,” said Kate Land, Vice President of Product Innovation at Cornerstone Building Brands. “Incorporating these innovative, durable finishes into our premium vinyl window and door collections delivers exactly that. These bold color options elevate a home’s overall design, while the advanced glass and functionality of these vinyl windows deliver the highest standards of durability and energy efficiency.”
Expanding Product Lines with Bold Finishes
These bold new black and bronze finishes will be available across a broad range of Simonton collections, each designed to offer premium aesthetics, energy efficiency, and weather resilience. The collections include:
5500 Window Collection
Available Finishes: Interior and Exterior Black Laminate, Exterior Bronze Laminate
Availability: Eastern United States
The 5500 Series is a classically styled window line built for lasting performance and visual appeal. Now enhanced with premium black and bronze laminates, the collection offers homeowners and contractors a variety of weather-resistant and aesthetically modern options. Designed to withstand varying environmental conditions, these windows are built with high-performance glass packages that can be tailored to meet ENERGY STAR® criteria. Select triple-pane configurations are even recognized as Most Efficient of ENERGY STAR® 2025, ensuring maximum energy savings and year-round indoor comfort.
Inovo® Patio Door Collection
Available Finishes: Interior and Exterior Black Laminate, Exterior Bronze Laminate
Availability: Nationwide
Known for its industry-leading functionality and superior glide, the Inovo® Patio Door is now available in stylish new finishes. It features an innovative monorail system that ensures smooth, rattle-free operation while also providing exceptional sealing against air and water infiltration. Homeowners can choose between 2-, 3-, and 4-lite configurations, all of which are compatible with energy-efficient glass options to meet or exceed ENERGY STAR® standards. This makes the Inovo® an ideal patio door solution for any climate or region.
DaylightMax® Window Collection
Available Finishes: Interior and Exterior Black Laminate, Exterior Bronze Laminate
Availability: Western United States (Premium Interior Bronze Laminate coming soon)
Featuring a narrow frame design that maximizes the glass-to-frame ratio, the DaylightMax® Collection provides more natural light and unobstructed views, making it ideal for homeowners seeking open, sunlit interiors. With new black and bronze laminates, the windows now align with modern design preferences while maintaining the structural integrity and thermal efficiency for which Simonton is known. ENERGY STAR®-certified configurations are available for all climate zones, offering homeowners reduced energy bills and a more comfortable living environment.
Contemporary Patio Door Collection
Available Finishes: Interior and Exterior Black Laminate, Exterior Bronze Laminate
Availability: Western United States (Premium Interior Bronze Laminate coming soon)
Built for both form and function, the Contemporary Patio Door Collection features slim profiles and larger glass surfaces for enhanced natural lighting. Designed to meet modern aesthetic preferences, this collection now includes black and bronze laminates, adding depth and sophistication to any indoor-outdoor transition. These doors can be ordered in 2-, 3-, or 4-panel configurations and are available with advanced glass packages that satisfy ENERGY STAR® requirements, ensuring performance alongside beauty.
ComfortSmart™ Window Collection
Available Finishes: Coextruded Black & Bronze Exterior, Laminate Black & Bronze Interior
Availability: Eastern United States
The ComfortSmart™ series is engineered with slim frames and an insulated frame option to enhance thermal performance and viewing area. With new coextruded exterior finishes and laminated interior options in black and bronze, the collection now provides both energy efficiency and contemporary elegance. Select triple-pane models from this collection have earned the Most Efficient of ENERGY STAR® 2025 distinction, offering homeowners premium energy savings without sacrificing visual appeal.
MaxView™ Multi-Slide Patio Door Collection
Available Finishes: Coextruded Black & Bronze Exterior
Availability: Eastern United States
For homeowners looking to maximize indoor-outdoor living, the MaxView™ Multi-Slide Patio Door Collection offers an expansive, seamless connection between spaces. With customizable dimensions up to 10 feet high and 30 feet wide, this line supports 1-, 2-, 3-, 4-, and 6-panel configurations in by-pass, pocket, or bi-part layouts. Now offered with coextruded black and bronze exterior finishes, MaxView™ combines architectural sophistication with weather-resistant performance—ideal for luxury new builds and high-end renovations.
Designed for the Future of Home Design
This strategic expansion reflects Cornerstone Building Brands’ commitment to innovation and customer-centric product development. By combining advanced technologies with market-driven design trends, the company empowers dealers, distributors, builders, and homeowners to push the boundaries of traditional vinyl window aesthetics.
With sustainability and energy efficiency increasingly influencing homebuyer decisions, these new finishes also support green building goals. All collections offer ENERGY STAR®-compliant options, and many configurations meet the stringent requirements for the Most Efficient of ENERGY STAR® 2025 designation, reinforcing Cornerstone Building Brands’ leadership in performance-driven, eco-conscious design.
