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Awning windows are top-hinged units that crank outward from the bottom, which means you can leave them cracked open during a Florida afternoon downpour and the sash actually sheds rain away from the opening. That single feature makes them one of the most practical window profiles you can put in a Boca Raton home. We install impact-rated awning windows in aluminum and vinyl across the city, from Royal Palm Yacht & Country Club to Boca Square, and we build every opening to the wind zone it sits in. Call (561) 816-5648 to talk through your project or get a free measurement.
Product Overview - Awning Windows
An awning window hinges at the top and pushes outward with a crank mechanism. In hurricane-prone construction, the geometry of that sash works in your favor twice. First, the outward-opening sash seals tighter against the frame when wind hits it, because the pressure presses the sash into the weatherstripping rather than pulling it away. Second, the laminated impact glass stays put under debris impact, so the window does not become the breach point that lets wind pressure inside your home.
Architecturally, awning windows suit the Florida coastal vocabulary well. You see them placed high on walls for privacy and light, stacked above fixed picture windows, or paired in bedrooms where code requires egress sizing but you still want a narrow profile. In Boca Raton, homeowners frequently spec them for bathrooms, kitchens, and gable ends where a vertical sliding window would look forced. The crank hardware is easy to operate for anyone with limited hand strength, and the fixed screen sits on the interior side, so it never traps leaves or salt film the way an exterior screen does.
The aluminum and vinyl frames we install both carry the structural reinforcement needed for HVHZ wind loads. Aluminum feels more architectural and holds tighter sightlines. Vinyl reads warmer and costs less while still delivering full impact performance. Winslow Windows & Doors installs both materials across our PGT, CGI, CWS, ES Windows, ECO, and Mr-Glass lines, and we pull everything level, plumb, and square per AAMA 2400/2410 practice. Call (561) 816-5648 if you want to see frame samples at your home.
Technical Specifications
Here is what we can configure on an awning window order in Boca Raton. Every line item below is selected at time of quote, and we verify the exact NOA or Florida Product Approval number for your specific configuration before you sign.
- Frame materials: Aluminum, reinforced for HVHZ wind zones. Vinyl, multi-chambered with structural reinforcement.
- Glass options: Laminated Impact Glass (PVB interlayer), Low-E Insulated Glass, Tinted Glass, Clear Glass.
- Finish colors: White, Almond, Bronze, Black, Tan. Bronze and Black are the most requested in Boca Raton’s newer construction, while Almond and White dominate older concrete-block ranch homes.
- Screen options: Fixed Screen, Retractable Screen (retractable works well on windows you open daily).
- Operation: Top-hinged, crank-out. Multi-point locking along the bottom rail on most configurations.
- Performance: Design pressures matched to your wind zone, up to +/-100. Never higher, because pushing beyond the tested rating does not make a safer window. It makes a misleading spec sheet.
- Compliance: Miami-Dade NOA and Florida Product Approval available per configuration. Engineered to Florida Building Code (FBC) High-Velocity Hurricane Zone (HVHZ) requirements.
Hurricane & Compliance Performance
Everything below describes how this awning window performs and how it is tested. The design pressure number is the only numeric rating we will ever quote on this page, because DP is a structural wind-load rating, not a marketing claim.
Laminated Impact Glass
Laminated Impact Glass with PVB Interlayer – Two panes of glass bonded to a polyvinyl butyral interlayer. When something hits the glass, the pane may crack but the interlayer holds the broken pieces in the frame. The window stays sealed. That is the entire point of impact protection in a hurricane: no breach, no interior pressurization, no roof loss. Laminated glass also cuts outside noise noticeably, which Boca Raton homeowners near Federal Highway or I-95 appreciate.
Miami-Dade NOA / Florida Product Approval
Notice of Acceptance and Florida Product Approval numbers are issued per configuration, and the specific number for your size, frame, and glass combination goes on your quote. These are the documents your permit reviewer in Boca Raton wants to see. They are not generic. A 36-by-48 awning in aluminum has a different approval number than a 24-by-36 vinyl unit, and we pull the right one before submittal.
FBC / HVHZ Compliance
Engineered to Florida Building Code High-Velocity Hurricane Zone requirements. Boca Raton sits inside the HVHZ boundary, which means every window product installed here must meet the stricter of the two Florida code standards. This is not optional and it is not a premium upgrade. It is the floor. We have installed enough HVHZ-compliant product in Boca Raton to know exactly what the building department checks.
TAS 201 / TAS 202 / TAS 203 Testing Context
TAS 201 (large-missile impact), TAS 202 (cyclic wind-pressure loading), and TAS 203 (forced-entry resistance) are the protocol family HVHZ-rated products are tested under. TAS 201 fires a lumber missile at the glass and frame. TAS 202 cycles pressure against the assembly thousands of times to simulate hurricane gusts. TAS 203 tests whether someone can pry the window open from outside. Our awning window configurations carry approvals that trace back to this testing.
Design Pressure for Your Wind Zone
Design pressures matched to your wind zone, up to +/-100 – never higher. Design pressure is a PSF rating, not a wind speed. A DP rating tells the engineer and the building department how much positive and negative pressure the installed unit can withstand. We match the DP to the wind zone your Boca Raton structure actually falls in, which varies between coastal exposure near the inlet and inland areas west of the Turnpike. We do not upcharge you for a higher DP than your site requires.
Energy Performance
Low-E and insulated glass options available. Low-E coatings cut solar heat gain, which is a real issue when your window faces west in Boca Raton and the afternoon sun sits on the glass for hours. Insulated glass, when paired with the laminated impact layer, adds a second air chamber for additional thermal break. We can spec different glass packages for different elevations of the same house, so your north-facing windows get less solar treatment than your east-facing ones.
Color & Glass Options
Finish options: White, Almond, Bronze, Black, Tan. Boca Raton’s housing stock runs from 1970s concrete-block ranches to new Mediterranean-style builds with barrel tile roofs and stucco walls. Almond and White disappear nicely on older homes with lighter stucco. Bronze and Black read more current and frame the view with a higher contrast line, which suits modern and transitional homes. Tan fills the middle ground for Tuscan-inspired exteriors. All finishes are applied at the factory, not painted on site, so the color sits in the coating rather than on top of it.
Glass options: Clear laminated impact glass gives you the most natural light and the lowest cost. Tinted glass (gray or bronze) pulls down glare and is a smart pick for rooms that face the water, where morning or afternoon reflection can be harsh. Low-E insulated glass is the choice for west-facing rooms or any elevation that eats six hours of direct sun. And an insulated package with laminated impact glass is the best all-around for noise and heat together. If you are not sure which glass makes sense for a specific room in your Boca Raton home, we will help you match it per elevation during the estimate. Call (561) 816-5648 to get that conversation started.
Installation by Winslow Windows & Doors in Boca Raton
An impact window is only as strong as the opening it sits in. You can order the highest-DP awning window on the market, and if the installer leaves a gap at the sill or forgets the perimeter seal, the NOA-rated system does not perform as tested. That is the single biggest reason we handle installation with our own crew in Boca Raton rather than passing it to a sub.
Our process starts with a pre-install inspection. We measure the opening in three places, check the surrounding wall condition, and confirm the existing buck or rough opening can receive the new frame without modification. In Boca Raton’s older concrete-block homes, especially along the barrier island, we sometimes find corroded buck framing or undersized rough openings that need correction before a new window goes in. Better to find that before demo than after.
We set every window level, plumb, and square. We shim the frame, pull fasteners per the manufacturer’s approved pattern, and apply AAMA 812 low-expansion foam around the full perimeter. That foam is not a cosmetic fill. It air-seals the gap between the rough opening and the frame, and it insulates the thermal break. Then we run the exterior sealant and the interior trim. AAMA 2400/2410 practice guides the entire install, including the sealant joints and the flashing details.
Before we call the job done, we run a water test on the exterior perimeter and cycle every crank operator three or four times to confirm smooth operation and proper closure. We clean the glass, remove the debris, and leave the opening ready for the building inspector. If your permit needs a NOA and Florida Product Approval submittal, we prepare that documentation as part of the job, because Boca Raton’s building department expects it on file before final inspection.
There is no shortcut on the coast. Salt air, wind-driven rain, and HVHZ enforcement in Boca Raton mean a window install is either done correctly or it gets red-tagged. Our crew has done enough of these to know where the failures happen, and we work around those points from the first measurement to the final walk.
Frequently Asked Questions - Awning Windows
Design pressure is matched to the wind zone your Boca Raton property falls in, up to a maximum of +/-100 PSF. We never spec a DP higher than the tested rating for your configuration. Your exact DP requirement depends on your structure’s location, exposure category, and mean roof height, and we verify it against the current FBC HVHZ wind maps before you order. Call (561) 816-5648 if you want us to check your address against your wind zone.
Lead time runs on the manufacturer’s production schedule and varies by line and glass package. Basic laminated impact windows in standard sizes usually move faster than custom sizes with insulated glass and special finishes. Once we know your sizes and specs, we can give you a current production estimate before you commit. Call (561) 816-5648 and we will check current lead times with our lines this week.
Yes. Boca Raton sits in the HVHZ, and the building department expects the correct Miami-Dade NOA or Florida Product Approval documentation to accompany your window permit. We pull the specific approval number that matches your exact configuration – size, frame material, glass package, and DP – and include it in your submittal package. That is part of why we handle the paperwork rather than leaving it to the homeowner.
Awning windows come in a broad range of stock and custom sizes depending on the manufacturer line. You can often choose operator placement, screen type (fixed or retractable), and finish color. Some configurations are mulled with fixed picture windows above or beside to create a larger glass wall. We will specify only the sizes and combinations that carry valid approval for your wind zone, so you know the permit will pass. Call (561) 816-5648 with your rough dimensions and we will tell you what is possible.
Rinse the frames and tracks with fresh water twice a year, especially if you are within a mile of the Intracoastal or the ocean in Boca Raton. Salt film eats at unfinished aluminum if it sits long enough. Wipe the weatherstripping with a mild soap solution and keep the crank gears lightly lubricated. If the window starts to feel stiff or the sash does not close tightly, call us before the operator mechanism fails, because a window that will not fully close is not impact-protected. Our number is (561) 816-5648.
Get a Quote - Awning Windows in Boca Raton
If you are planning a remodel or replacing windows in a Boca Raton home, start with a free on-site measurement. We will show you frame and glass samples, check your existing openings, and quote you line-item pricing with the correct approvals for your wind zone. No pressure, no vague allowances. Call (561) 816-5648 to schedule yours.
Written by the team at Winslow Windows & Doors, serving Boca Raton and South Florida with hurricane-impact window and door installation.
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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