Double Hung Windows

Double Hung Windows in Westgate, FL | Winslow Windows & Doors

Double hung windows give Westgate homeowners the classic vertical look with real hurricane protection behind it. Both sashes tilt in for easy cleaning and operate on a traditional top-and-bottom glide. At Winslow Windows & Doors, we install impact-rated double hung windows across Westgate and the surrounding Palm Beach County communities, working with PGT, CGI, CWS, ES Windows, ECO, and Mr-Glass product lines. If you’re replacing old single-pane windows or building new construction in a High-Velocity Hurricane Zone, this product does both jobs without sacrificing the architectural character Florida homes are known for. Call (561) 468-6136 to talk through your project.

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Product Overview - Double Hung Windows

Double hung windows are the most traditional window profile sold in residential Florida construction. You’ll see them on 1960s ranch homes in Westgate, on Mediterranean revival properties, and on new coastal builds where the architect wants a familiar elevation. What makes the impact-rated version different is what’s inside the frame: laminated glass engineered to stay intact when debris hits it, inside a frame that’s tested to hold that glass in place under repeated wind pressure.

The double hung design gives you two operable sashes. The top sash slides down, the bottom sash slides up, and both sashes tilt inward for cleaning from inside the house. That tilt-in feature matters in Westgate where second-story windows are common. Nobody wants to drag a ladder around the exterior just to wipe glass. The vertical-glide mechanism also means no sashes swing outward into walkways or patio furniture, which is a real space consideration on narrow lots and zero-lot-line homes in this part of Palm Beach County.

We spec these windows in aluminum or vinyl frames depending on the existing home. Aluminum suits a clean, slim sightline and handles abuse well. Vinyl brings thermal performance to the table and reads a bit softer on traditional elevations. Both carry laminated impact glass as the structural piece of the hurricane system. The profile stays traditional. The protection is modern.

Technical Specifications

Double hung impact windows from our PGT, CGI, CWS, ES Windows, ECO, and Mr-Glass lines come configured to your opening. Here’s what you’re working with:

• Frame materials: Aluminum or vinyl, selected by architectural need and finish preference
• Glass options: Laminated impact glass with PVB interlayer (the impact-rated core), Low-E insulated glass for thermal performance, tinted glass for glare and heat gain, or clear glass for maximum light
• Finish options: White, almond, bronze, black, or tan
• Screen options: Half screen or full screen, depending on how you use the window
• Operation: Vertical-glide sashes, both operable, both tilt-in
• Design pressure: Matched to your specific wind zone in Westgate, up to +/-100. Never higher.

Every opening gets sized from a site measurement, not a guess. When we quote your project, we specify the exact configuration per window so the permit submittal is clean the first time.

Hurricane & Compliance Performance

Laminated Impact Glass: The glass is built with a PVB (polyvinyl butyral) interlayer sandwiched between panes. If debris strikes the window, the interlayer holds the glass in the frame instead of letting it shatter into the room. That’s the physical difference between an impact window and a standard window with a film applied.

Miami-Dade NOA / Florida Product Approval: Each configuration we quote carries the applicable Notice of Acceptance or Florida Product Approval numbers. These are issued per specific configuration, so the exact NOA or FL number depends on your size, frame, and glass package. We verify and list them on your quote.

FBC / HVHZ Compliance: These windows are engineered to Florida Building Code High-Velocity Hurricane Zone requirements. Westgate sits in a HVHZ jurisdiction, which means any new window installation has to meet this code path. Ours do.

TAS 201 / 202 / 203 Testing Context: HVHZ-rated products get tested under the TAS protocol family. TAS 201 covers large-missile impact, TAS 202 covers cyclic wind-pressure loading, and TAS 203 covers forced-entry resistance. That’s the testing family these double hung systems are designed and approved under.

Design Pressure for Your Wind Zone: We match the design pressure rating to your actual wind zone in Westgate, up to +/-100. You don’t pay for a rating you don’t need, and you don’t get under-spec’d by someone guessing from a chart.

Energy Performance: Low-E and insulated glass packages are available for these double hungs. In Westgate’s summer heat, a Low-E coating reduces solar heat gain through the glass. It’s an upgrade we recommend on west-facing elevations especially.

Color & Glass Options

Most Westgate homes fall into two camps: warm Mediterranean tones or clean coastal neutrals. Bronze and tan finishes blend with barrel-tile roofs and stucco. White reads crisp against a landscaped yard and works on nearly any Florida elevation. Black has become a popular choice on modern remodels where the windows are meant to be a design feature, not disappear. Almond walks the line between white and tan, and it’s a solid pick when you’re not ready to commit to a darker frame.

On the glass side, clear laminated impact glass is the straightforward choice. It preserves natural light and keeps the view clean. Tinted glass cuts glare, which matters on south and west exposures in Westgate where afternoon sun hits direct. Low-E insulated glass adds a layer of thermal control you’ll feel on the electric bill in July and August. If you’re on a busy street, Low-E insulated also helps quiet things down somewhat. We can mix glass types by elevation so your east-facing windows get one package and your west-facing windows get another.

Installation by Winslow Windows & Doors in Westgate

The window itself is only half the system. An impact window installed wrong is a hole in the building envelope with a good window sitting in it. We’ve torn out enough bad installations in Westgate to know exactly how that story ends: water stains inside the wall, warped trim, rusted anchors, and a window that won’t pass re-inspection.

Our installation process starts with a pre-install inspection of every opening. We check the framing, look for existing water damage, and measure for level, plumb, and square before the first window comes off the truck. The new window gets set level, plumb, and square. We foam the perimeter with AAMA 812 low-expansion foam sealant, which creates an air and water barrier without distorting the frame. Installation practice follows AAMA 2400/2410 standards, which cover the full process from anchor selection to flashing and sealing.

After install we run a water test on the opening and inspect the perimeter seal. Then we clean up the job site and walk you through operation and maintenance before we leave. Westgate sits in an HVHZ jurisdiction, so your permit package will need the NOA or Florida Product Approval submittal for the windows. We’re familiar with the local building department and can walk your project through permitting so the paperwork matches the product on site. Improper installation compromises the entire NOA-rated system. That’s not a risk worth taking on hurricane protection.

Frequently Asked Questions - Double Hung Windows

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Every project starts with a measurement and a conversation about what you’re trying to fix: drafts, water, impact protection, or just old windows that don’t work anymore. Winslow Windows & Doors serves Westgate and Palm Beach County with impact double hung windows built for HVHZ code. Call (561) 468-6136 to schedule your free on-site measurement and start your project.

Written by the team at Winslow Windows & Doors, serving Westgate, FL and surrounding communities.