The V2000 Series is among MI's top-selling windows and is aimed at new construction. The 3500 single-hung (also sold as model 1255) anchors the series, built for the job site with a removable top sash and meeting rail for material pass-through, a replaceable sill and a nail fin that removes for replacement use, with the 1555 double-hung, 3580 horizontal slider, picture and radius windows and a V2000 sliding glass door. MI describes a welded, multi-chambered frame and sash, heavy-duty weatherstripping and a beveled exterior profile.
Glass packages run from dual-pane to triple-pane with Low-E, high-performance Low-E and argon options. MI recently added a black laminate J-channel option for the 3500 and 3540 models; other finishes vary by location, so MI directs buyers to their local dealer for accurate samples.
For a Twin Cities addition, garage or rental where every dollar counts, the V2000 with the Northern-zone Low-E argon package is MI's value answer.
Highlights
- Among MI's top-selling series, built for new construction
- Anchored by the 3500 single-hung
- Welded, multi-chambered vinyl frame and sash
- Dual-pane and triple-pane packages with Low-E and argon
- Heavy-duty weatherstripping and beveled exterior
- Matching V2000 sliding glass door
- MI Lifetime Limited Warranty
Available styles
Insulation and energy performance in Minnesota
The V2000 pairs a welded multi-chambered vinyl frame with dual-pane insulated glass and heavy-duty weatherstripping, and it can be ordered with high-performance Low-E, argon and triple-pane glass. For Minnesota new construction, skip the base glass and order the Low-E argon package for the Northern ENERGY STAR zone.
Glass packages
- Dual-pane insulated glass standard
- Low-E, high-performance Low-E and argon gas options
- Triple-pane option
- Obscure and tempered glass where required
Frame and sash
Welded, multi-chambered vinyl frame and sash with heavy-duty weatherstripping against wind, rain and dust; integral nailing fin for new construction; beveled exterior profile.
Ratings
MI publishes performance by configuration in its V2000 product data sheets; ask the dealer for the NFRC label showing the Northern-zone package you ordered.
What the install adds
On install day we set the unit on a sill pan, tape the nailing fin or frame to the housewrap, fill the rough-opening gap with low-expansion foam, and finish the interior with backer rod and sealant so the air barrier is continuous. Exterior joints get backer rod and a quality sealant, so the rating on the label is what you feel in the room.
V2000 Series at a glance
- Key models
- 3500 / 1255 single-hung, 1555 double-hung, 3580 horizontal slider, picture, radius
- Exterior colors
- White standard; a large selection of colors varies by plant; black laminate J-channel option on 3500 / 3540
- Interior options
- White vinyl; confirm finishes with the local dealer
- Glass
- Dual-pane standard; Low-E, high-performance Low-E, argon, triple-pane
- Grilles
- Between-the-glass grids
- Installation
- New construction with nailing fin; replacement configurations available
- Companion door
- V2000 sliding glass door
- Warranty
- MI Lifetime Limited Warranty; insulated glass covered 20 years (see MI's warranty document for component terms)
- Where sold
- Authorized MI dealers and lumberyards
- Made in
- MI plants in the central and eastern U.S.
Product details summarized from the manufacturer's published materials, last checked 2026-10-09. Options, specifications, and availability vary by configuration and change over time — we'll confirm current options and pricing for your project at your free estimate.
