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Single hung windows are the workhorse of Florida home replacement. The upper sash stays fixed while the lower sash lifts to open, which gives you a tighter seal than a double hung and fewer moving parts to maintain. Around Fort Lauderdale, where wind-driven rain and coastal salt air punish window openings year-round, that simpler design translates to real durability. At Winslow Windows & Doors, we install single hung impact windows across Broward County from our Fort Lauderdale base, working with PGT, CGI, CWS, ES Windows, ECO, and Mr-Glass product lines. We pull the right permits, set every unit level and square, and stand behind the installation. Call (904) 747-8989 to talk through your project.
Product Overview - Single Hung Windows
A single hung window has a fixed upper sash and an operable lower sash, both glazed in laminated impact glass. It remains one of the most common impact-rated replacement profiles in Florida homes, and the reasons are practical. The fixed upper sash eliminates the top-to-bottom air movement you get when both sashes can slide, so the unit holds a seal better over time. The lower sash is the only moving component, which means fewer balance systems, fewer seals, and less that can rattle loose after a decade of afternoon thunderstorms.
Architecturally, this profile reads clean from the street. The horizontal meeting rail sits at a natural sightline, and the framing can be matched to existing trim so the replacement doesn’t announce itself. In Fort Lauderdale neighborhoods like Victoria Park, Rio Vista, and Coral Ridge, where homes range from 1950s ranches to newer coastal builds, single hungs fit without changing the character of the elevation. For the engineering side, both aluminum and vinyl frames are available, and every configuration we order carries the structural ratings your wind zone demands. This is a window built to take what a hurricane season throws at it, and to do it quietly for decades.
Technical Specifications
- Frame materials: Aluminum or vinyl, selected for your exposure and installation method
- Glass options: Laminated impact glass with PVB interlayer, Low-E insulated glass, tinted glass, clear glass
- Finish options: White, almond, bronze, black, tan
- Screen options: Half screen or full screen
- Design pressure: Matched to your wind zone, up to +/-100 PSF
- Compliance: Miami-Dade NOA and Florida Product Approval numbers available per configuration, engineered to Florida Building Code HVHZ requirements
- Installation standard: AAMA 2400/2410 practice with AAMA 812 low-expansion foam perimeter sealant
Frame sizing is ordered per opening. We measure every window in place before the order goes in, so what arrives on the truck matches what’s coming out of the wall. No generic fillers, no field modifications that void the approval.
Hurricane & Compliance Performance
Laminated Impact Glass
Two panes of glass bonded to a PVB interlayer. When debris hits, the glass may crack but the interlayer holds the broken pieces in the frame, keeping the building envelope closed. That’s the entire point of impact protection in Fort Lauderdale, and why laminated glass is standard in every single hung we sell.
Miami-Dade NOA / Florida Product Approval
Each configuration carries Notice of Acceptance and Florida Product Approval numbers issued for that specific frame, glass, and size combination. We provide the approval documentation with your quote, and your permit submittal uses the exact numbers that match your order.
FBC / HVHZ Compliance
These windows are engineered to Florida Building Code High-Velocity Hurricane Zone requirements. HVHZ governs Broward and Miami-Dade counties, and the code requirements are stricter here than anywhere else in the state. A window rated for generic Florida wind loads is not automatically legal in Fort Lauderdale.
TAS 201 / 202 / 203 Testing Context
HVHZ-rated products are 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. These tests simulate the repeated pressure cycling of a real hurricane, not a single gust.
Design Pressure for Your Wind Zone
Design pressure ratings are matched to your wind zone, up to +/-100 PSF, never higher. We calculate the required rating based on your home’s location, height, and exposure category, then specify a window that meets it without overselling you a rating you don’t need.
Energy Performance
Low-E and insulated glass options are available for energy performance. In Fort Lauderdale’s cooling-dominated climate, Low-E coatings reduce solar heat gain through the glass, which keeps rooms more comfortable and reduces load on your air handler during the long summer months.
Color & Glass Options
Finish selection in Fort Lauderdale comes down to how the window sits against the home. White and almond remain the most common on older concrete-block construction where trim is painted and neutral. Bronze and black frames read as modern on newer builds, and they pair well with dark roof lines and the contemporary elevations going up in neighborhoods like Poinsettia Heights and Sailboat Bend. Tan works on Mediterranean-style homes with stucco exteriors, blending the frame into the wall rather than contrasting against it.
On glass, clear laminated impact glass is the straightforward choice when views and daylight matter more than anything else. Tinted glass cuts glare, which matters in east-facing bedrooms and west-facing living rooms where the afternoon sun can be intense. Low-E insulated glass adds a thermal break and reflectivity that helps with cooling costs during the nine months of the year your AC runs. Half screens keep the lower opening covered without cluttering the upper fixed sash; full screens cover the entire opening for maximum airflow when windows are open.
Installation by Winslow Windows & Doors in Fort Lauderdale
What separates a window that holds for thirty years from one that leaks in three is the installation. An NOA-rated window is only as good as the perimeter seal around it. We install every single hung window to AAMA 2400/2410 practice, which covers installation methods for fenestration products in new construction and replacement applications, and we seal the perimeter with AAMA 812 low-expansion foam before interior and exterior finish work.
Our process starts with a pre-install inspection of every opening we’re replacing. We check for rotted buck framing, moisture behind the stucco, and out-of-square openings that need correction before the new unit goes in. Every window is set level, plumb, and square, shimmed where required so the sash operates without binding and the locks engage cleanly. After the foam perimeter seal cures, we trim it and apply the finish bead. Then we run a water test on the installation before cleanup, because finding a weep or seal gap at that stage costs nothing to fix, and finding it after the first tropical storm costs a ceiling repair.
Permitting in Fort Lauderdale means Broward County HVHZ rules apply. The city and county both review window replacement submittals, and we handle that paperwork as part of the job. Coastal exposure in areas east of Federal Highway changes the required design pressure, and we account for that on every quote. Improper installation compromises the NOA-rated system, which is why this product only makes sense when installed by a crew that does it every day.
Frequently Asked Questions - Single Hung Windows
Design pressure is matched to your wind zone, up to +/-100 PSF, never higher. The required rating for your specific home depends on location, height, and exposure category. Homes east of Federal Highway in Fort Lauderdale typically fall into a higher wind zone than inland neighborhoods, and we calculate the number for every opening before we quote. Call (904) 747-8989 for an exact rating on your property.
Lead time runs roughly six to ten weeks from the date we finalize measurements and place the order with the manufacturer. Custom sizing and Low-E insulated glass configurations can extend that slightly. We give you a written delivery window at contract signing and update you if the manufacturer revises its schedule. Call (904) 747-8989 to check current lead times for your specific configuration.
Yes. Broward County and the City of Fort Lauderdale both review product approvals as part of the window permit process. We include the NOA and Florida Product Approval numbers for your exact configuration in the permit package we submit, so the review doesn’t stall over missing documentation. Call (904) 747-8989 and we’ll walk you through what your submittal requires.
Each window is ordered to your opening dimensions, not pulled from a stock list. Within the approved size ranges for the product line, nearly any opening can be accommodated. What you cannot do is field-modify a unit and keep its approval. If the opening needs to change, that happens before order placement, not after. Call (904) 747-8989 to discuss your specific openings.
Wash the frame and track twice a year with mild soap and water, and clear the weep holes at the bottom of the frame so drainage stays open. Lubricate the balance system and lock mechanism annually with a silicone-based product. Coastal salt air in Fort Lauderdale accelerates buildup on exterior surfaces, so homes east of US-1 benefit from more frequent rinsing. The glass itself cleans with standard window cleaner.
Get a Quote - Single Hung Windows in Fort Lauderdale
If you’re replacing windows in Fort Lauderdale, start with a site measurement. We’ll assess every opening, run the design pressure calculations for your wind zone, and build a written quote with exact NOA documentation for your permit. Call (904) 747-8989 to schedule your free on-site measurement and project estimate. Serving all of Broward County from our Fort Lauderdale base.
Written by the team at Winslow Windows & Doors, serving Fort Lauderdale, FL with hurricane-impact window and door installation since our founding.
Six Reasons Homeowners Choose Winslow Windows & Doors
Impact systems engineered to design pressures up to +/-100, matched to your wind zone - your openings hold when the storm arrives.
Low-E insulated impact glass from our manufacturer lines commonly cuts monthly cooling bills 20-30%.
Laminated impact glass shuts out up to 40% of outside noise - traffic, neighbors, weather.
Monitoring services run $30-90 a month. Laminated impact glass resists forced entry around the clock, with no subscription.
Florida homeowners average around 25% savings on the windstorm portion of their policy after protecting every opening - some homes qualify for more.
A full impact package upgrades curb appeal, buyer confidence and appraised value in one project.
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