The 5500 is what Simonton used to sell as Reflections 5500; the company now calls it simply Simonton 5500. It is the traditional-style replacement collection with the widest style range: double-hung, casement, awning, sliding, picture and specialty shapes. The standard glass is a 3/4-inch insulating unit with ProSolar Low-E glass, argon and an Intercept spacer, and Simonton's Double-Lifetime Limited Warranty covers the vinyl, hardware and screens and insulating glass units for the original and the next owner.
Options include triple-pane glass (three panes of double-strength glass with two air spaces), the PLUS fourth-surface Low-E for northern climates, ProSolar Sun glass for heating-dominated climates, the non-metallic foam Super Spacer, and acoustic, security, privacy and tinted glass. Frames come in White or Tan vinyl, or with a woodgrain interior; Bronze and Black exteriors pair with Tan or woodgrain interiors. Double-hung and sliders use cam locks; casements and awnings use a nesting handle with a multi-point lock. The 5500 double-hung carries the Good Housekeeping Seal.
For a Twin Cities whole-house replacement, order the 5500 with triple-pane or PLUS glass and the Super Spacer; select 5500 styles with optional triple-pane glass are recognized as ENERGY STAR Most Efficient for 2025.
Highlights
- Renamed from Reflections 5500 to Simonton 5500
- 3/4-inch ProSolar® Low-E argon glass with Intercept® spacer standard
- Triple-pane, PLUS fourth-surface Low-E and Super Spacer® options
- Fusion-welded, multi-chambered vinyl frame and sash
- White, Tan, Bronze and Black exteriors; woodgrain interiors
- Good Housekeeping Seal on the 5500 double-hung
- Double-Lifetime Limited Warranty on vinyl, hardware, screens and glass units
Available styles
Insulation and energy performance in Minnesota
The 5500 pairs a multi-chambered welded vinyl frame with a 3/4-inch ProSolar Low-E argon unit, and it is the Simonton line with the most cold-climate glass upgrades. For Minnesota, order triple-pane or the PLUS fourth-surface Low-E, ProSolar Sun if you want winter solar gain, and the Super Spacer to keep the glass edge warmer.
Glass packages
- ProSolar® Low-E glass with argon in a 3/4-inch unit with Intercept® spacer (standard)
- ProSolar® Sun Low-E: lets in the warming sun while blocking heat loss, for cooler climates
- ProSolar® Shade Low-E: more solar control, meant for cooling-dominated climates
- PLUS: a fourth-surface Low-E that reflects more heat back into the room for Northern climates
- Triple-pane: three panes of double-strength glass with two air spaces
- Super Spacer®: optional non-metallic foam spacer that cuts edge heat transfer
- Obscure, tinted (bronze or gray), acoustic and security glass options
Frame and sash
Fusion-welded one-piece vinyl frame and sash with multi-chambered profiles for strength and thermal efficiency; glass set 3/4 inch into the sash; advanced weatherstripping against air and water; cam locks pull the sash tight on double-hungs and sliders.
Ratings
Simonton offers region-specific glass packages that meet ENERGY STAR in every U.S. zone including Northern, and select 5500 styles with optional triple-pane glass are recognized as ENERGY STAR Most Efficient for 2025; 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 5500 (formerly Reflections® 5500) at a glance
- Exterior colors
- White, Tan, Bronze, Black (Bronze and Black with Tan or woodgrain interior only)
- Interior options
- White or Tan vinyl; woodgrain interior finishes
- Hardware
- Cam locks on double-hung and sliding; nesting fold-away handle with multi-point lock on casement and awning
- Glass
- ProSolar Low-E argon standard; ProSolar Sun, ProSolar Shade, PLUS fourth-surface Low-E, triple-pane, obscure, tinted, acoustic, security
- Spacer
- Intercept® standard; Super Spacer® optional
- Grilles
- Grid options between the glass in patterns and colors per current catalog
- Installation
- Replacement (insert and full-frame); custom sized
- Warranty
- Double-Lifetime Limited Warranty on vinyl, hardware, screens and insulating glass units; 3-year glass breakage
- Recognition
- Good Housekeeping Seal on the 5500 double-hung, adding a two-year limited warranty; select triple-pane styles ENERGY STAR Most Efficient 2025
- Where sold
- Lowe's, Home Depot, Simonton dealers and distributors
- 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.
