Compare Window Systems
See how Eicher's custom vinyl replacement windows compare to builder-grade and aluminum options.
Top Energy Efficiency
Eicher's Omega 12 Vinyl
Custom fusion-welded virgin PVC replacement windows engineered specifically for hot, humid Southern climates.
- Glass Package Double-Pane Low-E with Pure Argon Gas
- Thermal Insulation (U-Factor) ≤ 0.28 (Exceeds ENERGY STAR South)
- Solar Heat Gain (SHGC) ≤ 0.23 (Blocks 77%+ radiant heat)
- Frame Construction Multi-chambered virgin PVC, fusion-welded
- Screen System Optional 20/20 fine-mesh (Blocks gnats)
- Warranties & Labor Lifetime Mfr + 5-Yr In-House Labor
Builder Grade
Standard Vinyl Windows
Production builder-grade vinyl windows commonly installed in tract homes with thin extrusions.
- Glass Package Standard Clear or Basic Dual-Pane
- Thermal Insulation (U-Factor) 0.35 – 0.42 (Higher heat transfer)
- Solar Heat Gain (SHGC) 0.38 – 0.45 (Rooms heat up in summer)
- Frame Construction Mechanically fastened or thin vinyl
- Screen System Standard 18/14 mesh (Gnats pass through)
- Warranties & Labor 10–15 Yr Limited (Subcontracted labor)
Old Standard
Aluminum Windows
Legacy metal-frame windows that readily conduct heat and cold into your living space.
- Glass Package Single Pane or Uncoated Dual-Pane
- Thermal Insulation (U-Factor) 0.60 – 0.85 (High thermal conduction)
- Solar Heat Gain (SHGC) 0.55+ (High energy loss)
- Frame Construction Mechanically fastened aluminum
- Screen System Standard 18/14 mesh
- Warranties & Labor 5–10 Yr Limited (Prone to coastal pitting)