# System Planning Guides

Compare system planning guides by opening and elevation, system depth, frame, glass, finish, air and water performance, thermal criteria, [submittals](https://commercialwindowsgroup.com/guides/commercial-window-submittals), freight and installation scope.

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[![Care and maintenance for architectural windows and doors](https://commercialwindowsgroup.com/performance/2709c9041d5600da-800.webp)

### Care and maintenance for architectural windows and doors

Practical care for architectural window and door tracks, drainage, seals, finishes and glass.](https://commercialwindowsgroup.com/systems/guides/care-and-maintenance)

[![Understand impact and performance information](https://commercialwindowsgroup.com/performance/3b972d8141e0e04c-800.webp)

### Understand impact and performance information

Choose impact-rated glazing by the exact approved configuration.](https://commercialwindowsgroup.com/systems/guides/impact-and-performance)

[![Materials, finishes and glass](https://commercialwindowsgroup.com/performance/f870322c8b4a23c8-800.webp)

### Materials, finishes and glass

Choose the frame and glazing as a complete system. The finish palette, hardware and glass options vary by model and application.](https://commercialwindowsgroup.com/systems/guides/materials-finishes-and-glass)

[![How to plan window and door measurements](https://commercialwindowsgroup.com/performance/43943424232a5991-800.webp)

### How to plan window and door measurements

Plan rough opening, frame, panel and clear-passage measurements for custom windows and doors.](https://commercialwindowsgroup.com/systems/guides/plan-your-opening)

[![Window and door installation planning](https://commercialwindowsgroup.com/performance/afd29df260057ce3-800.webp)

### Window and door installation planning

Plan thresholds, finished floors, frame support, drainage and handling for custom windows and doors.](https://commercialwindowsgroup.com/systems/guides/thresholds-screens-and-installation)