I am a bigger fan of fewer primary colors, but color selection is an entirely personal selection and I am probably the last person to talk to on this front.

Exterior color coatings are pricey as has been alluded to. This is not a "profit center" to manufacturers or dealers, in fact, some actually take a lower margin on these options to be competitive. As far as how vinyl compares to fg or wood price-wise, again, its not as though there is some crazy upcharge on vinyl window colors. The difference is that fg and wood windows ALL have to have an exterior paint or color coating, where vinyl windows will have a few options with the color extruded as an inherent benefit of the material. Dark colors however, generally are not for some of the reasons mentioned. All that said, any material (vinyl, fg, wood, metal) will have said color options and all are pretty reliable these days due to the advances in the paint/coating technology. I'd simply compare the end price, along with the thermal and structural performance ratings and other options that you desire to evaluate which is best. In short, a fg window could have a 75% upcharge as well over a base color, except its already built in, so be careful about placing too much weight on an upcharge. Lastly, if longevity of product is a big concern, an inorganic material (vinyl, fg, or composite) will be desirable, and good performance ratings are typically good indicators of quality and longevity.

Ok, thank you! Currently having my cabinets painted and not at home. will post tomorrow

May I ask how long you have had the Panoramic Doors? Also, is there a roof that covers the doors on the outside? I live in Pennsylvania and am currently researching options for bifold or sliding doors to open up a 15ft space onto a deck. I like the flexibility of the Panoramic Doors system, individual panels that provide more flexibility; however, I’ve also been in touch with Nanawall and hope to visit a showroom in Philadelphia. I’m hoping that seeing the doors will help me to determine which way I would like to go….even though I can’t see Panoramic in person. Being in PA, I need to consider cold temps and snow as well. I would be so curious to hear your final decision of Panoramic over Nanawall, even though now you are experiencing some condensation?