Single Hung Windows

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

Single hung windows are the workhorse of Florida home construction, and for good reason. The upper sash stays fixed while the lower sash glides up to open, which means fewer moving parts and less long-term maintenance than a double hung. What makes our impact-rated version different in Westgate is the laminated glass package and the way we set the frame. Winslow Windows & Doors has installed these across PGT, CGI, CWS, ES Windows, ECO, and Mr-Glass lines throughout Westgate and Palm Beach County, and we’ve learned that getting the opening sealed correctly matters just as much as the window itself. Call (561) 468-6136 to talk about your project.

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Product Overview - Single Hung Windows

A single hung impact window has a fixed upper sash and an operable lower sash, both glazed in laminated impact glass. It’s one of the most common impact-rated replacement profiles in Florida homes because it fits the architectural language of ranchers, bungalows, and mid-century builds without calling attention to itself. If you walk any Westgate street, you’ll see single hungs on the majority of homes built before 2000. They’re narrow, tall, or wide depending on the opening, and they suit bedrooms, living rooms, and kitchens equally well.

The engineering that makes them durable in hurricane-prone construction comes down to the marriage of frame and glass. The lower sash sits in reinforced tracks with interlocking rails. The upper sash is mechanically captured so it can’t be pulled from the frame under negative pressure. The laminated glass does the heavy lifting during impact. During a storm, debris hits the glass, the PVB interlayer holds the shards in place, and the window stays closed as a unit. That’s the whole point in Westgate, where wind-driven rain and debris are the real threats, not just the wind itself.

We work with aluminum and vinyl frame profiles depending on the home and the openings. Aluminum suits larger spans and gives a clean, narrow sightline. Vinyl offers thermal performance and a softer look for older Westgate neighborhoods. Both take the same laminated impact glazing packages, and both carry the compliance documentation Florida code requires.

Technical Specifications

Here’s the spec sheet we work from when quoting single hung windows in Westgate:

Sash operation is a single lower panel with a tilt-in or fixed upper panel depending on the line. Every configuration gets its own NOA documentation so the paperwork matches the window, not the other way around.

Hurricane & Compliance Performance

Laminated Impact Glass
Two panes of glass bonded with a PVB interlayer. When debris strikes, the glass fractures but the interlayer holds the pieces together and keeps the window closed as a barrier. This is the core of what makes this a hurricane-impact window rather than a standard single hung.

Miami-Dade NOA / FL Product Approval
Each configuration carries a Miami-Dade Notice of Acceptance and a Florida Product Approval number. These are issued per configuration, so the exact glass package, frame, and size on your quote determines the approval number. We verify this on your specific quote before you sign anything.

FBC / HVHZ Compliance
The window is engineered to Florida Building Code High-Velocity Hurricane Zone requirements. Westgate sits inside the HVHZ wind-borne debris region, so this is not a marketing feature. It’s the permit requirement.

TAS 201 / TAS 202 / TAS 203 Testing Context
HVHZ-rated products are tested under a specific protocol family: TAS 201 for large-missile impact, TAS 202 for cyclic wind-pressure loading, and TAS 203 for forced-entry resistance. Your NOA documentation references these tests for the specific configuration you buy.

Design Pressure for Your Wind Zone
Design pressures are matched to your wind zone, up to +/-100, never higher. We don’t oversell a higher rating than your structure needs. The right DP rating means the window is stiff enough for your exact location in Westgate, not a generic number from a catalog.

Energy Performance
Low-E and insulated glass options are available on this line. In Westgate’s full-sun exposure, a Low-E coating cuts solar heat gain through south and west-facing openings. Tinted glass does similar work with a different look. We’ll help you pick what makes sense room by room.

Color & Glass Options

Frame finishes run from White and Almond to Bronze, Black, and Tan. White and Almond read clean on Westgate’s older concrete-block homes and give a bright interior line if you’re repainting trim anyway. Bronze and Black carry a more contemporary look that’s become popular on renovations in the last decade. Almond and Tan sit closer to the sandy, muted palette you see on Mediterranean and mission-style houses across Palm Beach County.

On the glass side, clear laminated impact glass is the most common choice when budget and natural light lead the decision. Tinted glass cuts glare and helps on east and west elevations that get hammered by morning and afternoon sun. Low-E insulated glass adds an energy layer while keeping the impact rating intact. In Westgate, where summer cooling loads run high, a Low-E package on south-facing openings is a smart spend. We’ll bring samples and help you weigh cost against comfort.

Installation by Winslow Windows & Doors in Westgate

An impact window that’s installed poorly is not an impact window. The NOA rating assumes the unit is fastened and sealed the way the test was run. That’s why we install every single hung window in Westgate to AAMA 2400/2410 practice, with AAMA 812 low-expansion foam around the perimeter. The foam does the air and water sealing, and the mechanical fastening does the structural work. Both matter equally in a hurricane.

Every Westgate installation starts with a pre-install inspection of the rough opening. We check for rotted framing, out-of-square openings, and moisture damage before the new window ever comes out of the truck. If the opening is off, we correct it. Then the window goes in level, plumb, and square, with shims set so the frame can’t rack or bind. We fasten to the studs per the manufacturer’s approved methods for the specific line, then foam the perimeter and trim out the exterior and interior. After cleanup, we run a water test on the sill and lower corners and walk you through operation and cleaning.

Westgate has its own quirks. Coastal exposure means more salt in the air, and that favors certain frame finishes and hardware. Wind zone calculations vary block by block according to the county’s maps. And permitting in HVHZ jurisdictions means the NOA submittal has to match what’s physically installed. We stay on top of that paperwork so your inspection passes the first time. Improper installation compromises the rated system, and the compromise usually shows up in a leak or a failed inspection, not a marketing brochure. That’s why professional installation matters.

Frequently Asked Questions - Single Hung Windows

Get a Quote - Single Hung Windows in Westgate

Ready to price out single hung impact windows for your Westgate home? We’ll come out, measure every opening, check your wind zone, and walk you through the glass and finish options that fit your house and your budget. Estimates are free. Call (561) 468-6136 to schedule your on-site measurement.

Written by the team at Winslow Windows & Doors, installing hurricane-impact windows and doors across Westgate and Palm Beach County.