Milgard Windows and Doors Wins Two Categories in The Construction Specifier Readers’ Choice Product Awards
Milgard Windows and Doors, a manufacturer of vinyl, fiberglass, and aluminum windows and patio doors and part of the MITER Brands portfolio, has earned multiple honors in the inaugural Readers’ Choice Product Awards presented by The Construction Specifier. The recognition highlights the company’s continued focus on combining product quality, performance, energy efficiency, security, and contemporary design for residential and building professionals.
Two Milgard product lines received recognition across several award categories. The V400 Tuscany® Series was named a winner in the Best Tried and True category and also received an Honorable Mention in the Building Envelope Systems category. Meanwhile, the C700 Fiberglass Series Casement Window & Sliding Glass Door was selected as a Winner in the Best New Product category.
The awards are particularly significant because the results were determined directly by readers of The Construction Specifier, rather than by a separate judging panel. The recognition provides an indication of how building design and construction professionals view products based on their experience, performance, design characteristics, and relevance to current industry needs.
“It is particularly rewarding to have our products recognized by an award program dependent on readers’ votes,” said Natasha Ramsey, Milgard Brand Manager. “It demonstrates that our commitment to delivering quality products while pushing design and performance forward truly resonates with building design and construction professionals.”
V400 Tuscany Series Earns Top Recognition
The V400 Tuscany Series has been part of the Milgard product portfolio since its launch in 2008 and has developed a reputation among builders and homeowners for reliability, security, and performance. Its latest recognition in the Best Tried and True category reflects the product line’s longstanding position in the window and patio door market.
The series consists of premium vinyl windows and patio doors designed to provide a balance of comfort, energy efficiency, durability, and timeless appearance. Its design incorporates even sightlines and wider frame profiles, creating a substantial visual presence while supporting a variety of architectural applications.
The V400 Tuscany Series also features Milgard’s SmartTouch hardware, designed to provide convenient operation. Customers can select from multiple window and door styles, configurations, and glass options, allowing the products to be adapted to different project requirements.
Energy performance is another key feature of the series. Available glass options can meet ENERGY STAR® 7.0 standards, helping the product line address growing demand for energy-efficient building components. The additional Honorable Mention in the Building Envelope Systems category further underscores the series’ relevance to professionals focused on performance and the overall efficiency of building envelopes.
C700 Fiberglass Series Recognized as Best New Product
Milgard’s C700 Fiberglass Series also received recognition, with its Casement Window & Sliding Glass Door named a Winner in the Best New Product category.
The C700 Series represents Milgard’s approach to next-generation fiberglass window design. It features clean sightlines and modern frame profiles intended to complement contemporary architectural styles. The streamlined appearance provides design flexibility for projects where both aesthetics and performance are important considerations.
Like the V400 Tuscany Series, the C700 incorporates Milgard’s SmartTouch hardware. The system is designed to provide single-motion unlocking and operation, offering convenience while supporting security requirements. The windows and doors are also tested to meet forced-entry codes.
Energy performance remains a central consideration in the C700 Series. The products are tested to meet ENERGY STAR requirements across climate zones, making them suitable for a broad range of projects and geographic applications.
Recognition Across the MITER Brands Portfolio
Milgard was not the only MITER Brands portfolio brand recognized through The Construction Specifier Readers’ Choice Product Awards. PGT WinGuard Vinyl was named a Winner in the Building Envelope Systems category and received an Honorable Mention in the Best Tried and True category.
The WINDOOR Pass-Through Awning Window also received an Honorable Mention in the Best New Product category. Together, the awards demonstrate the breadth of recognition achieved by products across the MITER Brands portfolio.
The Readers’ Choice Product Awards are distinguished by their voting-based format. Every eligible entry was presented online for review by The Construction Specifier’s readership during the voting period. Unlike traditional awards programs, the winners were not selected in advance by a separate judging panel. Instead, the final results reflected direct reader participation.
The 2026 recognition was announced in the September issue of The Construction Specifier, providing additional visibility for the honored products among professionals involved in building design, specification, construction, and product selection.
“Our inaugural Readers’ Choice Product Awards drew strong engagement from The Construction Specifier’s readership,” said Jason Cramp, Executive Editor of The Construction Specifier. “Milgard products clearly earned that support, and we congratulate them on this recognition.”
For Milgard Windows and Doors, the awards reinforce the company’s position within the window and door market while highlighting the continued demand for products that combine established performance with evolving design and technology. The recognition of both the longstanding V400 Tuscany Series and newer C700 Fiberglass Series also illustrates Milgard’s ability to serve different project priorities, from proven reliability to contemporary architectural design and advanced performance.
As part of MITER Brands, Milgard continues to contribute to a broader portfolio of window and door solutions serving builders, homeowners, architects, designers, and construction professionals. The Readers’ Choice Product Awards provide an additional endorsement from the industry professionals who specify, evaluate, and use these products in real-world applications.
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