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Awning windows are top-hinged, crank-out impact windows built for the way Florida actually lives. You can leave them cracked open during a summer downpour and they shed rain away from the opening while still pulling fresh air through the house. That’s the detail that makes them a repeat request across Plantation – from older ranch homes near Jacaranda Golf Club to newer builds east of University Drive. TruePane Windows & Doors supplies and installs awning units across our PGT, CGI, CWS, ES Windows, ECO, and Mr-Glass lines, and we set every one to Plantation’s wind zone requirements. For a free on-site measurement, call (772) 577-2915.
Product Overview - Awning Windows
Awning windows hinge at the top and swing outward from the bottom using a crank mechanism. That geometry does two things uniquely well in South Florida. First, it lets you ventilate during rain, because the glass itself becomes a small canopy over the opening. Second, it seals tightly against the frame when closed, which matters when the wind loads climb. The sash presses into the weatherstripping instead of merely sliding past it, so air infiltration stays low and the structural connection stays consistent around all four sides.
In hurricane-prone construction, the awning profile is a practical choice for wide, low openings. You’ll see them stacked above fixed picture windows, installed over kitchen sinks, placed high on bathroom walls for privacy with airflow, and used in hallways or laundry rooms where a casement would swing into the walkway. The crank hardware on the units we install is heavy-duty, designed for repeated cycles in humid, salt-adjacent air. Rainfall during Plantation’s afternoon thunderstorm season drains away from the weatherstripping, so the interior stays dry even when the sash is open a few inches.
The frame is available in aluminum or vinyl, and the glass is laminated impact glass with a PVB interlayer as standard on our impact series. That combination gives the window its structural backbone. It’s not a decorative afterthought bolted onto a standard window; the frame, hardware, and glazing work as one assembly rated for South Florida conditions.
Technical Specifications
We configure each awning window order to the opening, the elevation, and the wind zone. The table below covers the standard options we quote most often for Plantation homes.
- Frame materials: Aluminum or vinyl. Aluminum suits contemporary and mid-century lines; vinyl carries strong thermal performance at a sharper price point.
- Glass options: Laminated impact glass with PVB interlayer (standard for impact rating), Low-E insulated glass, tinted glass, and clear glass.
- Finish colors: White, almond, bronze, black, and tan. Custom color matching is available on select lines.
- Screen options: Fixed screen or retractable screen. Retractable screens disappear into a housing when not in use; fixed screens stay in place year-round.
- Operation: Crank-out hardware with multi-point locking. Sash opens from the bottom, closes flush and tight.
- Sizing: Built to measured opening dimensions. Awning windows work well in wide, short openings where height is limited but airflow matters.
Hurricane & Compliance Performance
Laminated Impact Glass - The impact glazing on our awning windows uses a PVB (polyvinyl butyral) interlayer sandwiched between two panes of glass. Under impact, the glass may crack but it holds in the frame, keeping the building envelope sealed and the interior protected from wind-borne debris and pressure changes.
Miami-Dade NOA / FL Product Approval - Every impact configuration we quote carries Miami-Dade NOA (Notice of Acceptance) and Florida Product Approval documentation. Numbers are issued per configuration, not blanket-rated, so we verify the exact approval on your specific quote before we order anything.
FBC / HVHZ Compliance - The awning window assemblies are engineered to Florida Building Code (FBC) High-Velocity Hurricane Zone (HVHZ) requirements. That’s the standard Plantation falls under. We don’t substitute non-HVHZ products and call them close enough.
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 are the tests the Miami-Dade approvals hang on.
Design Pressure Matched to Your Wind Zone - We match the design pressure to your wind zone, up to +/-100, and we never oversell a higher rating than the structure needs. Every elevation on your Plantation home gets evaluated separately; the DP requirement on a protected east-facing wall isn’t the same as a wide-open western exposure.
Low-E / Insulated Glass Options - For energy performance, we offer Low-E insulated glass units and tinted options. These reduce solar heat gain on Plantation’s long afternoon sun side while still carrying the impact rating. Clear laminated remains the value choice for shaded elevations.
Color & Glass Options
The five standard finishes we stock are white, almond, bronze, black, and tan. White and almond dominate the interior finishes in Plantation’s older homes, where they match existing trim and keep sightlines clean. Bronze and black show up regularly on newer construction and modern remodels east of University Drive, where darker frames read as intentional contrast against stucco and coral stone. Tan is a quieter earth tone that blends well with Mediterranean tile roofs and the soft beige palette common through Plantation Acres.
Glass selection follows the elevation. Low-E insulated glass performs best on south and west-facing walls where afternoon heat loads are the highest. Tinted glass cuts glare in rooms with heavy morning light. Clear laminated impact glass keeps the view clean and natural, which we recommend for window groupings facing a pool, garden, or preserve line where color fidelity matters.
Screens come fixed or retractable. If the window is high on a wall or over a sink, a fixed screen is simple and durable. For street-facing awnings where curb appeal matters, a retractable screen keeps the sightline unobstructed when ventilation isn’t needed.
Installation by TruePane Windows & Doors in Plantation
An awning window with a Miami-Dade NOA is only as good as its installation. The approval covers the product as tested, and that test assumes a square, level, properly flashed opening. When a unit is installed out of square, the sash binds, the weatherstripping compresses unevenly, and the pressure rating it was tested for doesn’t transfer to your wall. That’s the single most common reason impact windows underperform in Plantation, and it’s the reason we run our own install crews rather than sub-contracting.
Every TruePane Windows & Doors installation starts with a pre-install inspection of the rough opening. We check for rot, termite damage, out-of-level sills, and structural movement before we order anything. On the day of install, the window is set level, plumb, and square, then secured to the structure per AAMA 2400/2410 practice. We seal the perimeter with AAMA 812 low-expansion foam, which fills voids without bowing the frame. Flashing and exterior sealants are applied in order, not afterthoughts.
We finish with a water test on the installed unit, a full interior cleanup, and a walkthrough covering operation and maintenance of the crank hardware. For Plantation specifically, we understand the HVHZ permitting path, we know which elevations trigger product approval submittals, and we coordinate documentation with your contractor or directly with you. If the permit office asks for the Florida Product Approval number for your exact configuration, we provide it.
Frequently Asked Questions - Awning Windows
We match the design pressure to your specific wind zone, up to +/-100, and never higher. Your quote will show the exact DP rating for each elevation of your Plantation home, based on opening size and wall location.
Most awning window orders in our PGT, CGI, CWS, ES Windows, ECO, and Mr-Glass lines run four to eight weeks from final measurements to delivery in Plantation, depending on the line and finish. If you’re working around a contractor schedule or a closing date, tell us early and we’ll order to the date you need.
Yes, for impact-rated openings in Plantation, the permit submittal typically requires the product approval documentation for your exact configuration. We provide the NOA and Florida Product Approval numbers on your quote and supply the submittal package your contractor or permit runner needs. Call (772) 577-2915 and we’ll walk you through what your specific project requires.
Yes. Awning windows are built to your measured opening, not sold as stock sizes. We also combine them with fixed picture windows, casements, and horizontal rollers across multi-window elevations. The crank hardware placement, screen type, and glass package are all selected per window.
Rinse the frame and track with clean water twice a year, especially after dry-season dust builds up. Lubricate the crank gear and hinge points with a light silicone spray annually. Keep the weep holes at the bottom of the frame clear. If the sash ever feels stiff or the seal looks compressed, call us before forcing the crank – we’d rather inspect it than have you strip a gear.
Get a Quote - Awning Windows in Plantation
The fastest way to get a real number is an on-site measurement. We’ll confirm the opening sizes, check the elevations for wind zone requirements, and put together a line-item quote with your exact configuration, finish, and product approval documentation. Call TruePane Windows & Doors at (772) 577-2915 to schedule your free measurement in Plantation.
Written by the team at TruePane Windows & Doors, serving Plantation, FL and surrounding South Florida communities.
Six Reasons Homeowners Choose TruePane 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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