Window and door hardware is a small piece of your overall home design, but it comes with a surprisingly big impact. The hardware you choose affects the look of your home, along with its security and the functionality of your windows and doors.


At Great Lakes Window, the beauty and durability of our windows and patio doors is matched by the hardware we offer. You can rest assured that our hardware is of the utmost quality, so your only decision comes down to style and function. https://greatlakeswindow.com/window-styles/window-hardware/

Choosing Window Hardware Finishes

Our windows come standard with hardware. It’s up to you to pick the finish, from our standard choices or with optional upgrades. The standard finishes cover classic white, beautifully neutral beige, a deeper Earth tone, or glitzier Pontiac Gold. You can also upgrade to classic brass, satin nickel, or a rich bronze.

Typically, a polished choice like satin nickel or brass creates a bright, modern look, lending a bit of extra sparkle to your windows. You may need to spend a bit of extra time wiping down this hardware, but it’s a great trade-off for a shine that will never go out of style.

A more muted, brushed or satin look like Pontiac Gold or bronze covers fingerprints more than a polished finish. They add an upscale, sophisticated look to your home.

Then there are the more matte finishes including white, beige, and Earth tone. These are a great choice for neutral finishes that may not take the spotlight themselves, but also work as the perfect backdrop to your other design choices.

We do offer some additional functional window hardware upgrades, such as the EZ Lok sash lock on double hung windows. It conceals tilt latches for a more elegant profile.

Picking Perfect Patio Door Hardware

When it comes to our patio doors, you can trust that same Great Lakes quality. Our standard handsets are un-keyed, available in bronze or beige. When you upgrade to lock and key handle sets, the options expand to include white, beige, satin nickel, classic brass, and bronze.

Or, you can upgrade even further to our premium handle sets, in satin nickel, classing brass, or oil-rubbed bronze. These handle sets feature a shapely handle and larger lock area, adding a classic look to your patio doors.

The finishes you choose for your door hardware follow the same design considerations as those we listed above for windows. You will, however, want to think about if you want your window and door hardware to match.

We hope this helps you narrow down your hardware options. If you want more information or assistance in choosing your windows, doors, and hardware, get in touch with Midwest Construction, our Exclusive EcoSmart/Great Lakes Windows  Factory Direct Dealer. 

When your home is ready for some exterior home improvements like: New Windows – New Siding – New Doors – Sunroom

You can give us a call at 1-800-925-6664 to schedule an Exact Cost in home estimate or schedule on-line https://www.mwcinc.com/quote/ or simply stop into one of our showrooms and operate full size window displays, check out all of the different siding profiles and colors, or step into our Oasis All season Sunroom attached to our showroom to give you that real life sunroom experience.

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