Picture Windows

Angled exterior view of a black picture window, rendered from the Panes 3D configurator

A picture window is fixed glass for daylight and views. It does not open for ventilation or emergency escape; plan those needs separately.

Best uses

Living rooms with scenic views
Dining areas and great rooms
Above furniture where operation isn't needed
Combined with casement or awning windows
Modern and minimalist designs
High walls and vaulted ceilings

Maximum Natural Light

Large, unobstructed glass area floods your room with beautiful natural light, making smaller spaces feel more open and expansive.

Unobstructed Views

A fixed glass section has no operating sash or meeting rail. Frame edges and optional grilles still affect the view.

Compare Certified Ratings

Compare whole-product U-factor, SHGC and air-leakage ratings for the selected glass, frame and size. The operating style does not establish certification or energy savings.

Picture Windows specifications

Configure Picture Windows · All window styles

Picture and high-fix window prices by size

Compare three made-to-order frame sizes with matching finish, glass and flange choices. Choose a picture window or the separate high-fix model. Both are fixed, non-opening windows. Open any size in the designer to view the selected frame profile and adjust its dimensions and options.

White exterior / white interior · Without nailing flange · Double-pane Low-E 272 / clear with argon

Current product prices · USD · frame width × height
Frame size	Price for one window	Customize
24 × 36 inches	$181.87 USD	Customize 24 × 36
36 × 48 inches	$256.84 USD	Customize 36 × 48
48 × 48 inches	$351.27 USD	Customize 48 × 48

Price is for one made-to-order fixed window with no screen, operating hardware or grilles. Brickmould and interior jamb extensions are excluded. Tax, freight and installation are separate. These are editable starting configurations, not in-stock sizes. Frame dimensions are not rough-opening or clear-opening dimensions; confirm the final measurements and installation details before ordering.

Views from the Panes configurator

A fixed view, inside and out.

A picture window has fixed glass and no operating sash, crank or insect screen. These matched views show the same black exterior and white interior. Plan a separate operating window where you need ventilation, and compare frame profiles when placing fixed and opening windows together.

Panes configurator rendering of a fixed 36 × 48 inch picture window with black exterior, white interior and no nailing flange — Black exterior
A 36 × 48 inch picture window with a black exterior and uninterrupted fixed glass. The stated dimensions describe the outside of the frame, not the visible glass or rough opening.

Room-side Panes configurator rendering of the same 36 × 48 inch picture window with white interior and no nailing flange — White interior
The same white interior without handles, sash locks or a screen. Plan safe access to the exterior glass for cleaning; this window does not open into the room.

Configurator renderings, not installation photographs. Frame size shown: 36 × 48 inches; no nailing flange. Confirm finishes using physical samples.

Made to order by Panes.

The NFRC directory identifies Panes Window Manufacturing Inc. as the manufacturer. Our published reference tables connect each window family and glass package to its CPD number, so you can compare the window you plan to order.

Define each opening
Record frame width and height, finish, glass and installation flange. Confirm the frame profile and sightlines beside any operating windows, and arrange exterior cleaning access.
Review before production
Match every opening to the approved configuration and itemized price. Confirm the whole-window rating for the selected frame and glass combination.
Plan the arrival
Allow 15–20 business days for window production, then freight transit. Arrange measurement and installation with your contractor; confirm your delivery address, freight charges and receiving access.

Panes windows with dark frames on a brick building in Paton, Iowa

A documented Panes project

Panes windows in Paton, Iowa

A documented Panes window project on an existing brick building. Dark frames connect the tall ground-floor openings with the smaller windows above.

Project shown for overall design context. Window models, sizes and glass are specified separately for each opening.

View the original Panes project post

Plan your window order

Planning several openings? Start with a 10-, 15- or 20-window mix, then adjust the types, frame sizes, quantities and options. The estimate covers products; freight, tax and installation are separate.

Whole-window performance you can compare

Panes manufactures certified casement, awning, hung, slider and fixed window systems. Compare published NFRC reference configurations, including lift-out and tilt slider series and both low-profile and high-profile fixed windows. The directory identifies Panes Window Manufacturing Inc. as the manufacturer.

Low Profile Fixed

NFRC family PNS-K-24 · Verified October 8, 2026 · View the NFRC directory

Reference configurations without grilles. Metric U-factor is converted from the published U.S. value.
Glass configuration	U-factor Btu/(h·ft²·°F)	U-factor W/(m²·K)	SHGC	VT	NFRC CPD number
Double pane · Low-E 180 / clear CCl-arg97-180\| ss	0.26	1.48	0.59	0.68	PNS-K-24-00001-00001
Double pane · Low-E 272 / clear CCl-arg97-272\| ss	0.25	1.42	0.43	0.62	PNS-K-24-00003-00001
Double pane · Low-E 366 / clear CCl-arg97-366\| ss	0.25	1.42	0.34	0.55	PNS-K-24-00005-00001
Triple pane · Low-E 180 / clear / Low-E 180 180-arg97-CCl-arg97-180\| ss	0.15	0.85	0.48	0.60	PNS-K-24-00013-00001
Triple pane · Low-E 272 / clear / Low-E 272 272-arg97-CCl-arg97-272\| ss	0.14	0.79	0.30	0.49	PNS-K-24-00015-00001

U-factor: Heat transfer through the complete window. Lower values indicate better insulation. U.S. values use Btu/(h·ft²·°F); metric equivalents use W/(m²·K).
SHGC: Solar heat gain coefficient, from 0 to 1. Lower values admit less solar heat.
VT: Visible transmittance, from 0 to 1. Higher values admit more visible light.

These reference configurations have no grilles. Each row preserves the NFRC manufacturer code for its frame, glass and gas combination. Select the matching series and glass package, and confirm the CPD number and label for your order. Different glass, grilles, frame systems and joined assemblies can have different ratings.

For Midwest and Northeast projects, compare heat transfer, winter sunlight and summer exposure together. A lower U-factor indicates less heat transfer. A lower SHGC admits less solar heat; a higher SHGC admits more. VT describes visible light transmission. Orientation, shading and local code affect the choice. NFRC ratings alone do not establish ENERGY STAR eligibility.

Download the reference ratings and source links (CSV) · Download the printable reference (PDF)

Compare all Panes window ratings

Match the rating to your made-to-order window

Keep the frame dimensions, operating style, glass, grilles and hardware together in your approved specification. Ask Panes for the applicable certification label or CPD reference when comparing quotes.