PGT WinGuard Vinyl Line Named a Winner and Honorable Mention in Inaugural The Construction Specifier Readers’ Choice Product Awards

VENICE, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--PGT Windows and Doors, America’s authority in high-performance windows and doors and part of the MITER Brands portfolio, announced today that its WinGuard Vinyl Line has been named a Winner in the Building Envelope Systems category and an Honorable Mention in the Best Tried and True category in The Construction Specifier’s inaugural Readers’ Choice Product Awards.

“We continually innovate to provide window solutions that offer protection and performance without sacrificing style,” said Debbie Bondonzi, PGT Brand Manager. “Seeing WinGuard Vinyl recognized in these two categories by The Construction Specifier readers demonstrates the desire among building design and construction professionals for windows that have been proven over time to serve as an important part of a secure building envelope, as well as a design element.”

PGT’s WinGuard Vinyl line features laminated glass technology that provides storm protection, along with year-round benefits such as energy efficiency, durability, and noise reduction. The products are rigorously tested to meet the most stringent building codes for withstanding hurricanes and severe weather. The windows and doors are available in a range of customizable styles, finishes, and features, giving specifiers and homeowners extensive options for both security and design.

In addition to the two-category recognition of PGT WinGuard Vinyl, MITER Brands’ MILGARD C700 Fiberglass Series Casement & Sliding Glass Door was named a Winner in the Best New Product category, and the MILGARD V400 Tuscany Series was named a Winner in the Best Tried and True category, as well as an Honorable Mention in the Building Envelope Systems category. The WINDOOR Pass-Through Awning Window received an Honorable Mention in the Best New Product category.

Winners and Honorable mentions in the Readers’ Choice Product Awards are determined entirely by vote among The Construction Specifier’s readership. Every eligible entry was presented online for review during the voting period, with no separate judging panel selecting results in advance. This recognition was announced in the magazine’s September 2026 issue.

“With strong participation from our readers in The Construction Specifier’s inaugural Readers’ Choice Product Awards, the PGT WinGuard Vinyl line earned meaningful recognition from industry professionals,” said Jason Cramp, Executive Editor of The Construction Specifier. “Congratulations to PGT and MITER Brands on this achievement.”

For more information about the PGT WinGuard Vinyl Line and other winning products by MITER Brands, visit miterbrands.com/readers-choice.

About PGT Windows and Doors

PGT Windows and Doors, part of the MITER Brands portfolio, is America’s authority in high-performance windows and doors. With decades of proven industry leadership and over 8 million units installed, PGT Windows and Doors has a reputation for unwavering focus on safety and innovation. PGT offers a wide selection of impact and non-impact, aluminum and vinyl windows and doors.

PGT Windows and Doors delivers peace of mind for Florida living, surrounding every moment with beautiful and effortless protection. Backed by dedicated service and deep local expertise, PGT connects homeowners with what matters most—strength, confidence, and the joys of brighter living. For more information, visit PGTWindows.com.

About MITER Brands

Founded in 1947, MITER Brands is a residential window and door manufacturer that produces a portfolio of window and door brands for the new construction and replacement segments with an owner-operated, family-first approach. Through optimized manufacturing, valued relationships, and dedicated team members coast to coast, MITER Brands instills confidence and drives quality customer experiences. The name “MITER” is an acronym reflecting five of the company’s core strengths: Manufacturing, Innovation, Trust, Experiences, and Relationships. For more information, visit MITERBrands.com.

About The Construction Specifier

The Construction Specifier is the official magazine of the Construction Specifications Institute (CSI), reaching architects, engineers, contractors, and other design and construction professionals with coverage of the products, materials, and practices shaping the built environment. The Construction Specifier’s Readers’ Choice Product Awards recognize building products selected through a reader-driven, digital voting process, with winners and honorable mentions featured in the magazine’s September 2026 issue.