Ply Gem Windows Prices
Ply Gem windows prices will run $650 to $1,250 fully installed. Ply Gem tends to be a bit of a mixed bag in terms of quality, mainly because the company has acquired a number of brands over the years, including Great Lakes and CertainTeed. On the one hand, many installers feel CertainTeed windows are a poorly made product. On the other hand, Great Lakes Windows is considered a quality manufacturer.
The company offers different product lines and models depending on the part of the country in which you reside. This can make it a bit confusing for the consumer. In general, the Pro and Ply Gem Premium window series are considered a decent mid range vinyl window option. Their Contractor and 1500 Collections series are more of builder grade window and don't offer the level of craftsmanship, features and performance that I would recommend for most consumers.
Bottom Line: If you are on a tight budget, here are my picks for the best cheap vinyl windows on the market. (Incidentally, the Ply Gem Pro window made this list.)
Ratings And Reviews - Ply Gem Windows receive a rating out of 5 stars based on 2 Ply Gem Windows reviews posted at the bottom of the page.
Review By John M. - Site Editor Publish Date: July 15, 2024
Last Update: September 3, 2026
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Ply Gem Windows Prices
Ply Gem window costs will run $25 to $50 per square foot for the window itself. In general, vinyl window costs fall into the $30 to $90 per square foot cost range, making Ply Gem a low to mid middle of the road vinyl window manufacturer. The Ply Gem Pro model is probably the most popular of the Ply Gem window option, although the Premium series is the one I would go with to maximize long term value.
Ply Gem 1500 Series - $650 to $850 installed
Ply Gem Contractor Series - $750 to $950 installed
Ply Gem Pro Series - $850 to $1,050 installed
Ply Gem Premium Series- $950 to $1,150 installed
Ply Gem Windows Ratings
The following numbers are for the double hung in the standard low-e glass with argon fills. The one exception here is the 1500 Collection, which is only offered in the single hung model.
Ply Gem 1500 Collection: .35 U-value, .19 Air Infiltration
Ply Gem Contractor: .30 U Factor, .27 SHGC, .19 Air Infiltration
Ply Gem Pro: .29 Window U Factor, .27 SHGC, .13 Air Infiltration
Ply Gem Premium: .29 U Factor, .27 SHGC, .10 Air Infiltration
Ply Gem Windows Warranty
Each Ply Gem product that the company carries has it's own warranty terms and limitations. In general, the warranty is pretty weak. Compare to the warranty offered by Sunrise windows. Here are the general Ply Gem window warranty for the Pro model; 10 years on workmanship and materials on the vinyl frame parts and sash, 20 years on the insulated glass unit and 2 years on the hardware. The warranty is not transferrable to another owner as far as we could tell.
As always, a number of limitations and exclusions that apply to the warranty, so always be sure to read the warranty in full before you buy.
Ply Gem Windows Reviews
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Ply Gem West Coast Options
Would ply gem windows be a good option on the west coast? We’re on a budget and cant afford to spend more than $750 all in per window. Is there something else you would recommend.
- Homeowner - September, 2026
Website Editor's Answer
Barry, on the west coast, I would recommend Ply Gem as a viable option. Their Pro series might be a good model to consider. Other possibilities would be the Anlin Mar Vista, the Milgard Styleline, and the Amerimax Craftsman Portrait. This should be enough to get you started I would think.
Editor John M. - September, 2026