Soft-Lite Window Installation
Premium American-made windows engineered for energy performance. Used in every Big Easy Windows installation.
Soft-Lite Windows is an American window manufacturer based in Ohio, and they’re the primary brand behind every Big Easy Windows installation. We chose Soft-Lite because their products are built specifically for the performance demands of the Gulf Coast: high heat, high humidity, wind-load requirements, and the occasional direct hit from a tropical system.
Why Soft-Lite
Not all window manufacturers are the same, and the difference shows up over time, not at the point of sale. Soft-Lite windows are engineered with multi-chamber vinyl frames that insulate better than standard dual-chamber designs, fusion-welded corners that don’t separate under the thermal expansion and contraction cycles that hit windows hard in New Orleans summers, and glass packages that are matched to the local climate.
Every Soft-Lite window comes with their Best Glass package as an option: Low-E glass with argon fill, designed to reject solar heat before it enters the room. In a city where air conditioning runs 8 months a year, that solar rejection directly reduces your utility bill.
Soft-Lite Product Lines
Soft-Lite offers several product lines that we select from based on your project requirements, budget, and architectural goals:
Elements Series
The entry-level Soft-Lite line that still outperforms most mid-grade brands. Standard double-pane Low-E glass, multi-chamber frame, and fusion-welded corners. Available in double hung, casement, awning, sliding, picture, and bay configurations. A solid upgrade from original builder-grade aluminum windows at a competitive price point.
Classic Series
The mid-grade option with upgraded glass packages, deeper frame profiles, and a more substantial feel. The Classic series balances performance and cost effectively for whole-home replacements where budget needs to go across many windows.
Heritage Series
Soft-Lite’s premium line with an exterior woodgrain finish option, deeper frame depth, and the best glass packages available in vinyl. The Heritage series is the right choice for homes where the window appearance matters as much as the performance, including renovations in architecturally distinctive neighborhoods.
Impact-Rated Soft-Lite Windows
Soft-Lite windows are available with impact-rated laminated glass that meets Florida Building Code and Louisiana coastal wind-load requirements. For homeowners in Jefferson Parish, St. Tammany Parish, and other high-wind zones, impact-rated Soft-Lite windows provide certified hurricane protection without changing the appearance of the installation.
What Soft-Lite Means for Your Installation
When Big Easy Windows installs Soft-Lite products, you’re getting a manufacturer warranty backed by an American company that has been in business since 1947, not an imported brand with no domestic service network. The warranty covers glass seal failure, frame defects, and hardware issues over the product’s life. We handle any warranty claims on your behalf.
Want to see Soft-Lite window options for your home? Call (504) 384-8165 or request a free estimate. We serve all of Greater New Orleans and the surrounding parishes.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Soft-Lite uses multi-chamber vinyl frames that insulate better than standard dual-chamber designs, fusion-welded corners that don't separate under thermal stress, and glass packages engineered for coastal climates. They are manufactured in the United States and have been in production since 1947.
Yes. Soft-Lite windows are available with impact-rated laminated glass that meets Florida Building Code and Louisiana coastal wind-load requirements. Impact-rated Soft-Lite windows provide certified hurricane protection while maintaining the standard appearance of a quality vinyl window installation.
We carry the Elements, Classic, and Heritage series. Elements is the entry-level line and still outperforms most mid-grade brands. Classic is the mid-grade option ideal for whole-home replacements. Heritage is the premium line with an exterior woodgrain finish option and the best glass packages available in vinyl.
Yes. Soft-Lite windows with the Best Glass package meet Energy Star criteria for the South Central climate zone that covers Louisiana. The Low-E glass with argon fill in the Best Glass option is specifically calibrated for the solar heat gain conditions in the Gulf Coast region.
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