Anlin Windows / Catalina
Anlin Catalina Series
The Beauty of Symmetry
The Catalina is symmetrically engineered with even sightlines, so the rails line up across the opening rather than reading top-heavy. It was Anlin’s original design and remains the series Anlin sells most of. It can be fully loaded with every feature upgrade Anlin offers, which is what makes it the default choice for most Central Texas homes.
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The Catalina at a Glance
Best for: Most Central Texas homes. It is the series we install most often, and every glass, color and sound upgrade Anlin makes is available on it.
- Frame profile
- Traditional Profile Frame — even sightline balanced look
- Frame depth
- 2-7/8"
- Operating styles
- Single Slider · Single Hung · Picture · Geometric
- Combinations
- End Vent Slider · Single Hung / Picture / Single Hung · Picture Over Slider
Built on the Anlin XTRU Frame
Anlin’s proprietary Titanium Dioxide Infused Vinyl Extrusion, engineered for strength, durability and energy efficiency, with high temperature tolerance and low thermal expansion. Certified to ASTM D4726 and AAMA 303-19, with air-tight fusion welded corners.
Why this matters here: High temperature tolerance and low thermal expansion are the two properties that matter most in Central Texas. A frame that expands and contracts through a run of 100-degree days is a frame that eventually stops sealing.
Glass Options for the Catalina
Every Catalina comes with Anlin Infinit-e glass as standard — suited to all climates, with excellent solar protection and the highest visible light of the Anlin packages. These upgrades are how you tune it to a specific elevation.
Anlin SunMatrix
Four-layer Low-E coating, 99% UV blocked
Four layers of energy-efficient Low-E coating rather than one, reflecting and substantially reducing the solar heat entering the home. It blocks 99% of ultraviolet light — the part of sunlight that fades hardwood floors, rugs and upholstery on south and west elevations.
Anlin QuadraTherm
Multi-layer heat retention coating
A heat retention coating that keeps more warmth inside the home on cold days and nights. It pairs with any of the other packages, and it is what moves a Catalina from a 0.27 U-Factor to 0.23.
Anlin SunShield
Blue/gray tinted exterior glass
A blue/gray tint on the exterior glass for maximum solar protection against extreme temperatures and sun exposure. It carries the lowest solar heat gain numbers Anlin publishes.
Anlin SR50 Sound Reduction Glass
Up to 50% less outside noise
Sound suppression glass that reduces outside noise by up to 50% compared with standard dual-pane windows. Panes of differing thickness reduce bounce and vibration, while argon gas dampens the transfer of sound waves.
Anlin First Guard Laminated Security Glass
Added break-in protection
Laminated security glass meeting rigorous industry codes, including the ASTM F1233 standard for preventing forced entry.
Anlin 4X Tempered Safety Glass
Four times stronger than standard glass
Up to four times stronger than standard glass, and if it does break it fragments into small break-safe pieces. Meets ANSI Z97.1-2015 and CPSC 16CFR 1201 Category II.
Published performance numbers
Anlin published figures for Catalina Series single slider and single hung windows with argon gas. Use them as the reference point for this series. Lower is better for both U-Factor and SHGC. In Central Texas the SHGC column is the one that shows up on a summer electricity bill.
| Glass package | U-Factor | SHGC | UV block |
|---|---|---|---|
| Infinit-e | 0.27 | 0.22 | 95% |
| Infinit-e / QuadraTherm | 0.23 | 0.21 | 95% |
| SunMatrix | 0.27 | 0.18 | 99% |
| SunMatrix / QuadraTherm | 0.23 | 0.17 | 99% |
| SunShield | 0.28 | 0.14 | 98% |
| SunShield / QuadraTherm | 0.24 | 0.14 | 98% |
Colors, Grids and Hardware
Standard XTRU colors
White · Adobe · Tan — exterior and interior.
Anlin ThermaCoat exterior colors
- Architectural Black
- Architectural Bronze
- Architectural Silver
- Classic Gray
- Espresso
- Taupe
- Red Pepper
- Rose Wood
- Desert Tan
- Sandstone
- Divine Wine
- Forest Green
Grid styles
5/8" Flat · 5/8" Sculptured · 1" Sculptured
Grid patterns
Colonial · Perimeter · Queen Anne
Hardware
- Pull-Tight Cam LockThe standard lock, available in White, Adobe, Tan, Bronze, Satin Black, Brushed Nickel and Polished Brass.
- True Action LockAn optional system that locks automatically the moment the sash is closed — nothing to remember. Available in the same seven finishes.
- Sash Dead BoltAn optional solid 1/4" stainless steel sash dead bolt for added security. Sliding windows only.
Colors are shown for comparison only. Ask us for vinyl samples and view them in natural daylight before choosing.
Anlin Double Lifetime Warranty
Anlin windows and doors carry a Double Lifetime Warranty. Accidental glass breakage, parts, labor and even shipping on covered repairs are free of charge, and the coverage transfers to the next owner if the home is sold.
What “double” actually means: “Double” means the coverage runs for the lifetime of the original homeowner and then again for the lifetime of the next owner who buys the house. Most window warranties end the day the home changes hands, and many that do transfer become prorated or drop labor at the same moment.
Compare the Other Anlin Series
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A Designer Frame with Maximum View
Homeowners replacing bulky builder-grade frames who want the view back, and anyone who has said the new windows should not end up looking smaller than the old ones.
Explore the Panoramic→Anlin Coronado Series
Flexibility to Complete Your Perfect Home Window Plan
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Explore the Coronado→Anlin Malibu Door Series
Love the Way They Look and Feel
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Explore the Malibu Doors→Catalina: Common Questions
What is the Anlin Catalina Series?
The Catalina is symmetrically engineered with even sightlines, so the rails line up across the opening rather than reading top-heavy. It was Anlin’s original design and remains the series Anlin sells most of. It can be fully loaded with every feature upgrade Anlin offers, which is what makes it the default choice for most Central Texas homes. It uses a traditional profile frame — even sightline balanced look, with a frame depth of 2-7/8".
What window styles does the Catalina come in?
Single Slider, Single Hung, Picture, Geometric. Available combinations include End Vent Slider, Single Hung / Picture / Single Hung, Picture Over Slider.
Who installs the Anlin Catalina Series in Central Texas?
Glacier Home Exteriors is an Anlin Authorized Dealer covering Waco, Austin, College Station and the surrounding Central Texas area. Anlin is sold only through its authorized dealer network, not through big-box retailers.
Does the Catalina come with the Anlin Double Lifetime Warranty?
Anlin windows and doors carry a Double Lifetime Warranty. Accidental glass breakage, parts, labor and even shipping on covered repairs are free of charge, and the coverage transfers to the next owner if the home is sold.
Get a Free Catalina Quote
Tell us about your project and we will measure your openings and quote the Catalina with the glass package that suits your elevation.