from what I've also heard, the black vinyl does fade and peel. you could do more expensive windows and go for aluminum or wood,,but that would mean upkeep. if the house is that much, you don't want to cheap out on the windows.

some people on here trash the Anderson series,,,400. not sure about the 100. if you search it, you might find previous posts that will answer your questions.

[https://www.houzz.com/discussions/need-expert-window-advise-will-dark-colored-vinyl-clad-windows-fade-dsvw-vd~908390[(https://www.houzz.com/discussions/need-expert-window-advise-will-dark-colored-vinyl-clad-windows-fade-dsvw-vd~908390)

https://www.houzz.com/magazine/black-framed-windows-faux-pas-or-fabulous-stsetivw-vs~67532044

http://blog.franklinwindowanddoor.com/black-windows-do-i-need-to-worry-about-fading

If you really want black exteriors, go with true bronze windows. They will ne black on the inside as well, but they will last forever.

Metal frame - anodized aluminum with an air gap.

Look into Don Young Themrally Broken Aluminum Windows. They are a fairly local company to you and are well regarded for the hot climate. While I would say a quality vinyl window should be ok in NM, Jeldwen nor PlyGems would be the definition of quality on my opinion.

I would check to see what the minimum U-value that can be used in you're region before going with aluminum or any metal framed window.

i have not seen a factory painted vinyl window peel yet, every thing fades.

I like the Andersen 100 series in the casements.

I've heard that the reason vinyl windows are usually not white is because the heat they would absorb would melt the vinyl.

I'm sorry but your comment makes no sense at all. White and light colors reflect heat and dark colors absorb heat so the opposite of what you said is true.

We have had exactly, knock on wood, ZERO issues with painted vinyl windows.

I was suspect to begin with as well and, when possible, preferred a foil laminate option. That said, my observation has been that the paints hold up at least as well and there is a degree of thermal reflectivity built into the newer paints. We have black windows installed and while they will see higher surface temps than a white window, it doesn't even come close to the heat of deformation temps.

cpartist, you're right. I typed that backwards! I meant to say "the reason vinyl windows ARE white."

We are in NM and have black (or bronze) fiberglass windows (black interior and black exterior). Our house is modern. We chose Pella, because that was within our budget. But there is a Marvin dealer in Santa Fe, if you are interested and if you can afford them. They are considered better quality than Pella.

I don't remember if Pella had an option of a different interior color, but Marvin offers exterior fiberglass and interior wood.

We also went with Pella windows for our new build in Colorado...very harsh light (5300 ft elev.). They have a great price and are bronze alum. on outside, wood on inside. This way we can paint any color on inside. Further, they had larger sizes than some window manufacturing have. Finally, they have narrow muntuns if you like narrow frames. Plus they have good technical specs (insulation, SHGC, etc.)

"did you find that Pella was cheaper than Marvin?"

Honestly, in my opinion if Pella were more than Marvin there would be no reason for anyone to consider Pella..........

@sharron08: yes, Pella was definitely cheaper than Marvin because they also offered the installation at a discount. If you buy from Marvin, you will need to find your own installer, and that was a deal breaker for us since finding competent professionals around here is kind of difficult. And our builder didn't seem familiar with Marvin, probably because they don't have a strong presence here.

I would recommend that you get some additional quotes from different window brands. In Albuquerque there not many, unfortunately, this is why Pella dominates the market. You can still get quotes from Marvin and Kolbe, who have dealers in Santa Fe. Pacific Mutual Door and Windows in Albuquerque is supposed to sell Marvin and Milgard, but we were unsuccessful in getting a quote from them.

With New Mexico's intense sunlight and dry heat, aluminum-clad or fiberglass-clad exteriors with wood interiors are preferable. Dark bronze finish is typical. Marvin or Pella are good options. An architect friend chose Marvin windows for his own custom home in Santa Fe, built some years ago.

" Marvin or Pella are good options. "

I would concur with the Marvin as a good choice, Pella, not so much................

@sharron08

I think that they have only one dealer: Pella Windows and Doors at 3901 Singer Blvd NE. They sold and installed our windows.

@sharron08 Hi, we are replacing all the windows of the house and also thinking about Anderson 100 due to the budget. Do you mind sharing your experience with the window so far?

Hi Min, I love the windows. They are doing great and I would still recommend them.

@Min Guo, they are black on the outside and white on the inside.