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What shows up in window units & frames
- Aluminum, vinyl, and steel units in fixed, casement, awning, hung, and slider configurations
- Thermally broken commercial units from curtain wall and punched-opening work
- Complete replacement units from projects that got re-measured after ordering
- Frames and sash without glazing, from shop overruns
Before you buy
Surplus is only a bargain if it fits and it's documented. These are the questions worth asking on this category specifically.
- Unit size and rough opening are different numbers — confirm which one you're being quoted
- Verify handing and swing direction on operable units; it usually can't be reversed in the field
- Check frame depth against your wall assembly, and whether it's a nail-fin or block-frame unit
- Look for the NFRC label — it carries U-factor, SHGC, and visible transmittance, which your energy code compliance depends on
- Confirm screens, hardware, locks, and operators are present; sourcing them separately can cost more than the unit
- Ask whether the glazing is annealed, tempered, or laminated, and whether the location requires safety glazing
Common questions
Can I use surplus windows and still pass an energy code inspection?
Yes, provided the unit carries a legible NFRC label with U-factor and SHGC values that meet your local code, and those numbers make it into your compliance documentation. A unit with no label is difficult to approve, because the performance can't be verified.
What's the most common reason surplus windows don't fit?
Confusing unit size with rough opening. A window ordered for a 36 x 60 rough opening is not a 36 x 60 unit, and the shim space differs by manufacturer and installation method. Always ask for the actual frame dimensions.