Horizontal Glider Window – EssenceTM Series

Essence™ Wood Windows

Milgard's smooth-sliding horizontal gliding wood window gives elegance to this popular contemporary design for kitchen and bedroom windows. Use as an easy-opening window over counters and sinks, or to satisfy bedroom egress requirements. Opens without requiring any exterior or interior space.

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Benefits

Glider Window
  • Elegant interiors with your choice of three wood options. Seal or stain our natural pine or fir to complement the wood finishes in your home. Or go with primed wood and paint the color of your choice.
  • Tough fiberglass exterior frame and sash construction. Milgard's own secure connecting system firmly joins the Essence Series wood interior to its fiberglass exterior for an aesthetically superior appearance with no unsightly nail holes or staples.
  • Proprietary powder-coat process provides an extremely durable exterior coating that resists scratches and gouges. Choose from 15 exterior fiberglass colors - a palette carefully selected to complement both new and classic home styles.
  • Full variety of grid options provides nearly endless design flexibility - even non-linear patterns.
  • Patent-pending continuous weep system. In the rare event water enters sash system; Milgard's water management system protects the wood interior by harmlessly draining water away through a hidden system of water channels and drainage holes.
  • Superior energy efficiency performance. Meets 2010 ENERGY STAR® requirements in all zones with no costly energy upgrades. For those wanting even higher performance, we offer an optional energy package with triple glazing that is up to 30% more efficient than the base window package.
  • Available with 3D® and 3D MAX® energy packages custom tailored to geographic locations.
  • Includes standard SunCoat® Low-E insulating glass, or choose SunCoatMAX® option for additional protection against fabric fading.
  • Genuine peace of mind from Milgard's industry-leading Full Lifetime Warranty with Glass Breakage Coverage.

Hardware

Milgard's easy-to-use SmartTouch® hardware with the simple one-touch operation comes standard. Or select our classic spoon lock in brass.

Standard Hardware Options

  • Standard Hardware OptionsSmartTouchâ„¢ Lock
  • Standard Hardware OptionsSpoon Lock

Available Colors3

  • WhiteWhite
  • ClayClay
  • Oil-Rubbed Bronze (non-living finish)Oil-Rubbed Bronze (non-living finish)
  • Brushed ChromeBrushed Chrome
  • Satin NickelSatin Nickel

Frame Color

Choose any of the standard or Select factory powder-coated exterior colors for a coating much harder than conventional liquid or plastic finishes.

Interior Frame Color3

  • PinePine
  • Clear, Vertical-Grain Douglas FirClear, Vertical-Grain Douglas Fir
  • Primed WoodPrimed Wood

Exterior Frame Color - Standard3

  • FrostFrost
  • FogFog
  • HarmonyHarmony
  • BarkBark

Exterior Frame Color - Select3 (will have longer lead times)

  • Natural CremeNatural Creme
  • RattanRattan
  • Black BeanBlack Bean
  • FernFern
  • PebblePebble
  • Pea PodPea Pod
  • Classic BrownClassic Brown
  • CinnamonCinnamon
  • Evening SkyEvening Sky
  • TweedTweed
  • TwilightTwilight

Glass

Add privacy where window coverings are impractical or undesirable with our many styles of obscure glass. Glass can be tempered for extra safety or to meet code requirements.

Obscure – Milgard's obscure door and window glass protects your privacy but allows abundant light to enter the room. Choose from a variety of colors and texture patterns for a translucent to semi-opaque effect.

  • P516P516
  • Narrow Reed Window GlassNarrow Reed
  • Cross Reed Window GlassCross Reed
  • Aquatex Window GlassAquatex
  • #42 Clear Window Glass#42 Clear
  • Glue Chip Window GlassGlue Chip
  • Rain Window GlassRain
  • MatteluxMattelux

Tinted – Tinted door and window glass provides additional shading from direct sunlight and warm conditions. Choose from a variety of tones and thicknesses.

  • SunCoat™ Low-ESunCoat® Low-E
  • BronzeBronze
  • GrayGray
  • EvergreenEvergreen
  • AzurliteAzurlite

Additional Glass Options – For even higher performance, Milgard offers these door and window glass options.

  • Tempered – Tempered glass is extremely strong and often used for its safety characteristics. Not only is it extra strong, but when it breaks, it breaks into little pebble-like pieces without sharp edges. Tempered glass is ideal for reducing the likelihood of injury in the event of breakage in applications like patio doors, sidelites and bathroom enclosures for showers and tubs.
  • Laminated – Laminated glass is highly effective in reducing noise. It also eliminates 99.9% of ultraviolet rays, providing the highest degree of protection from the sun for your home furnishings. Concerned about excessive outdoor noise? Get the utmost protection against noise with our Sound Control Windows.
  • Argon/Air Mix – Optional argon gas, used between panes, is also available to further improve thermal performance.

More Options

Dramatically increase your home's curb appeal by being creative with virtually endless grid options. Select grid choices placed inside our insulated glass units for easiest window cleaning, or choose a traditional wood window look of Simulated Divided Lite (SDL) grids.

Energy Efficiency Upgrades – 3D® and 3D MAX® energy packages maximize performance with innovative SunCoat®, SunCoatMAX®, EdgeGard™ or EdgeGardMAX™. Learn more >

Milgard 3D® and 3D MAX® energy packages

Grid Options – As viewed from the inside of the window looking out.

  • Flat+%28various+sizes%29Flat (various sizes)
  • Sculptured+%28various+sizes%29Sculptured (various sizes)
  • Vintage+%28various+sizes%29Vintage (various sizes)

Accessories – Many exterior configuration options for trim, including flat (all four sides or with sill nose) or brickmould (all four sides or with 1" sill horn). See your local Certified Milgard Dealer for more information.

Specifications

Glider Window
  • Min Max1: Min 2'0" by 1'0"; Max 8'0" by 6'0"
  • (All dimensions are planned, and may vary from final commercially available product.)

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Pricing

Every window project is different. It's hard to provide an accurate cost range as a house can vary greatly in the number and size of its windows. Costs also depend on the frame material and glass options. Double and triple-glazed windows, or those filled with argon gas, increase energy savings but add to initial upfront costs. Often government or power company incentives include additional tax deductions or rebates for making energy-saving improvements to your home. These incentives may significantly reduce a project's total costs. You may be pleasantly surprised to discover how affordable a window replacement project can be.

For a detailed quote that accounts for the many important considerations, click on the "Request a Quote" option below and request a competitive, no-obligation, free price quote from your local Milgard Certified Dealer.

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Possible Combinations

All Milgard windows and doors are built to your specifications. So while we're showing a few sample combinations, there are literally hundreds of products to combine and ways to combine them. A Milgard Certified Dealer can help you explore the possibilities.

  • Half Vent

    Half Vent

  • Single Vent

    Single Vent

  • Half Above 2 Lites

    Half Vent Above 2 Lites

  • Half Vent Below 2 Lites

    Half Vent Below 2 Lites

  • Double Vent Below 3 Lites

    Double Vent Below 3 Lites

  • Half Vent Below

    Half Vent Below

  • Half Vent Below Gable

    Half Vent Below Gable

Footnotes

1
Min/Max is based on tested values, sizes may vary by location. Contact your local Milgard dealer for details.
2
Information based on the standard configuration with SunCoat®, EdgeGard™ and air-filled glass. Different glazing, spacer and fill options will result in different u-factors. More details can be found on the technical resources site for professionals.
3
Colors shown are approximate. Due to monitor differences, actual colors may vary slightly. Visit a dealer showroom to see actual color.
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