The 6500 is Simonton's premier collection, marketed as its wood-look vinyl window with an architectural frame, sold as 6500 models (double-hung, slider, casement, awning, bay and others) and 6550 models (casement, awning and more). Several 6500 and 6550 product pages say they are sold exclusively at The Home Depot, and offerings vary by region. Simonton describes it as made for ultimate energy performance and easy customization.
It uses a thicker 7/8-inch insulating glass unit with double-strength ProSolar Low-E glass, argon and the Supercept stainless-steel spacer, with ProSolar Shade, triple-pane, obscure, bronze or gray tint and Sound & Security laminated glass as options. Finish options go furthest here: woodgrain laminate interiors with White or Tan vinyl or a custom exterior color, black laminate inside and out, white laminate interior with a Driftwood or Tan exterior, and a bronze laminate exterior with bronze laminate or white vinyl interior. The 6500 double-hung carries the Good Housekeeping Seal.
For a Twin Cities homeowner choosing Simonton who wants the thicker glass unit and finished interiors, the 6500 is the pick; order it with the Northern-zone glass package.
Highlights
- Simonton's premier, wood-look vinyl collection
- 7/8-inch double-strength ProSolar® Low-E argon glass
- Supercept® spacer system
- Woodgrain, black, white and bronze laminate finish options
- Custom exterior colors available with woodgrain interiors
- Good Housekeeping Seal on the 6500 double-hung
- Double-Lifetime Limited Warranty
Available styles
Insulation and energy performance in Minnesota
The 6500 carries Simonton's thickest standard glass unit, a 7/8-inch double-strength ProSolar Low-E argon unit on the Supercept spacer, inside a multi-chambered welded vinyl frame. For Minnesota, order the Northern-zone ENERGY STAR package and the optional triple-pane glass.
Glass packages
- Double-strength ProSolar® Low-E glass with argon in a 7/8-inch unit (standard)
- Supercept® spacer system
- Optional triple-pane glass and ProSolar® Shade Low-E
- Region-specific ENERGY STAR glass packages
- Obscure, bronze or gray tint, and Sound & Security laminated glass
Frame and sash
Fusion-welded, multi-chambered vinyl frame and sash with laminate finish options; the 6550 casement and awning use Simonton's nesting handle and multi-point lock.
Ratings
Simonton offers glass packages that meet ENERGY STAR in every U.S. zone; the 6500 and 5500 double-hungs earned the Good Housekeeping Seal. The U-factor depends on the package, so ask for the NFRC label.
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.
Simonton 6500 / 6550 at a glance
- Exterior colors
- White and Tan vinyl; Driftwood; black and bronze laminate; custom exterior colors
- Interior options
- White or Tan vinyl; woodgrain laminates; black or white laminate
- Hardware
- Cam locks on double-hung and sliding; nesting handle with multi-point lock on casement and awning
- Glass
- 7/8-inch double-strength ProSolar Low-E argon standard; ProSolar Shade; triple-pane; obscure, tint, Sound & Security laminated
- Spacer
- Supercept®
- Grilles
- Grid options between the glass
- Installation
- Replacement (insert and full-frame); custom sized
- Warranty
- Double-Lifetime Limited Warranty on vinyl, hardware, screens and insulating glass units
- Recognition
- Good Housekeeping Seal on the 6500 double-hung
- Where sold
- Product pages list 6500 and 6550 styles as sold exclusively at The Home Depot; availability varies by region
- Made in
- Simonton plants in West Virginia, Illinois and California
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.
