Hi Andrew, We have placed many Windsor Pinnacle sliding doors and windows in Florida and have had great reviews by the homeowners both from aesthetic and operational viewpoints. Comparing the Integrity line to the Pinnacle series is apples and oranges due to the difference in materials. Also, if you happen to be choosing a dark exterior, I would advise aluminum clad for its durability (Windsor can also pre-finish the interior black as well). Good luck with your project! Patrick

Thanks WoW! I don’t need a wood window. Only requirement is black exterior. Windsor and Andersen were easy options because my Framing company carries them. Loewen (unfortunately out of budget) is from an independent installer/dealer who also carries Andersen, Lincoln,and Provia. What are your top choices in the Windsor/Andersen budget range? I’m open to another brand/material but these are the things that have been holding me up: I have a full light front entry door with sidelights and transom. There are also three sliders (2 three panel, and 1 lg 8x12 four panel). It’s hard to find showrooms that have similar floor models to test out. Would like them to operate well and feel solid. Same with front door. I’d like it to “feel” like a front door and not a “patio” door. Know what I mean? Installation company. Was hoping to have sales and install from one company. From the forum, I see that Marvin Integrity would be a wise choice, but I sent a bid to a dealer/installer and what I got back had so many errors and took so long to receive, I didn’t feel comfortable moving forward. Is it best to blanket all Marvin dealers with a bid request and see who rises to top? Or another brand that you recommend? I’m in Pittsburgh. Thanks.

Thanks all, the exterior rendering is here: https://www.houzz.com/hznb/photos/exterior-plan-phvw-vp~160335724 A few notes: - Windows are Marvin Essential (fiberglass). So the only real choice is Black and Bronze (https://www.marvin.com/products/design-options/exterior-finish). [ just exterior; interior will be white ] - Siding will be smooth fiber cement. Let's assume the color is Distant Grey OC-68. - Someone mentioned Charcoal Grey for the roof. It's actually something we are leaning toward as well. So three choices: black, dark bronze, charcoal grey. - One more detail is there is a bellyband around the roof line and two columns at the entry that should be painted with a matching color with the windows too. So what do you all think?

I am painting the home white!