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Single hung windows are a workhorse profile in Fort Lauderdale homes, pairing a fixed upper sash with an operable lower sash that tilts in for easy cleaning. When built with laminated impact glass and installed to High-Velocity Hurricane Zone standards, they deliver the storm protection Florida homeowners actually need without sacrificing the classic look that fits so many mid-century ranches, 1970s block homes, and newer Mediterranean builds. TruePane Windows & Doors has installed impact-rated single hung units across Fort Lauderdale from Victoria Park to Coral Ridge to Rio Vista, and we stock this profile across our PGT, CGI, CWS, ES Windows, ECO, and Mr-Glass lines. It’s one of the most common impact-rated replacement profiles in Florida homes for a reason: it works, it’s proven, and it doesn’t fight the architecture. Call (954) 280-4413 to talk through single hung options for your home.
Product Overview - Single Hung Windows
A single hung window in the Impact Series is built around a simple idea: a fixed upper sash and an operable lower sash in laminated impact glass. The bottom sash moves up and down. The top sash stays put. That fixed upper sash is not a compromise, it’s an engineering advantage. Because the upper panel never moves, the frame can be reinforced where wind pressure concentrates during a storm, and the operable lower sash rides in a track system that seals tight when closed and locked.
In Fort Lauderdale, where the wind zone demands real structural performance, this profile has earned its place on thousands of homes. You’ll see it on ranch houses in Plantation, on two-story colonials in Imperial Point, on waterfront condos along Las Olas. The proportions work. The sightlines are clean. The tilt-in lower sash means you can clean both sides of the glass from inside the house, which matters when you’re ten feet up or working around landscaping.
We build these in aluminum or vinyl. Aluminum gives you a narrower frame profile and a more contemporary edge, and it’s the traditional choice for coastal Florida construction. Vinyl delivers excellent thermal separation without a thermal break retrofit, and it holds finish color through years of salt air and afternoon thunderstorms. Both materials carry the same impact-rated laminated glass package, the same Miami-Dade NOA path, and the same design pressure capability tailored to your specific wind zone in Fort Lauderdale.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Options |
|---|---|
| Frame Materials | Aluminum, Vinyl |
| Glass Packages | Laminated Impact Glass (PVB interlayer), Low-E Insulated Glass, Tinted Glass, Clear Glass |
| Finish Colors | White, Almond, Bronze, Black, Tan |
| Screen Options | Half Screen, Full Screen |
| Design Pressure | Matched to wind zone, up to +/-100 (never higher) |
| Compliance | Miami-Dade NOA and Florida Product Approval per configuration; engineered to FBC HVHZ requirements |
| Operation | Fixed upper sash, operable lower sash with tilt-in cleaning |
We quote single hung windows to the exact opening, not to a stock size. That means width and height run to your measurements, and we confirm design pressure for your specific wind zone in Fort Lauderdale before anything goes to order. Screen preference comes down to how you use the window. A half screen covers the operable lower sash only. A full screen spans the entire opening, which many Fort Lauderdale homeowners choose for bedrooms and living areas where they want airflow without the bugs that come with Florida evenings.
Hurricane & Compliance Performance
Laminated Impact Glass
The glass package uses laminated impact glass with a PVB (polyvinyl butyral) interlayer. When debris strikes, the interlayer holds the glass in the frame rather than letting it shatter into the room. The window may crack, but the pane stays in place, keeping wind and rain out of your home in Fort Lauderdale while the storm passes. This is the same technology used in automotive windshields, engineered for residential window forces.
Miami-Dade NOA / Florida Product Approval
Every configuration we quote carries a Miami-Dade NOA (Notice of Acceptance) and Florida Product Approval number. These are issued per configuration, not as a blanket certification, so we verify the exact numbers on your specific quote before you sign. When your Fort Lauderdale permit office asks for the approval documentation, we provide it as part of the submittal package.
FBC / HVHZ Compliance
These single hung windows are engineered to Florida Building Code (FBC) High-Velocity Hurricane Zone (HVHZ) requirements. That’s the stricter standard that applies in Broward County and throughout Fort Lauderdale, not the general Florida code used in inland parts of the state. HVHZ language covers the structural anchoring, the glazing system, and the water management of the assembly.
TAS 201 / TAS 202 / TAS 203 Testing Context
HVHZ-rated products are tested under a protocol family that includes TAS 201 for large-missile impact, TAS 202 for cyclic wind-pressure loading, and TAS 203 for forced-entry resistance. Cyclic loading matters more than most people realize. A Florida hurricane doesn’t push once, it hammers in cycles for hours. The testing protocol replicates that repeated pressurization so the window survives the whole event, not just the first gust.
Design Pressure Matched to Your Wind Zone
Design pressures are matched to your wind zone, up to +/-100, never higher. Every Fort Lauderdale address falls into a specific wind zone based on proximity to the coast, building height, and exposure category. We don’t guess. We pull the wind load calculation for your exact property, then specify the window to meet it. Over-engineering beyond the design pressure adds cost without adding protection, so we size the product to your requirements precisely.
Energy Performance Options
Low-E and insulated glass options are available on this profile. For Fort Lauderdale homeowners running air conditioning nearly year-round, Low-E coatings reduce solar heat gain through the glass, and insulated units cut conductive heat transfer through the pane itself. You can combine laminated impact glass with Low-E in an insulated configuration to get storm protection and thermal performance in one sealed unit.
Color & Glass Options
The finish choices are White, Almond, Bronze, Black, and Tan, and the right pick depends on your home’s architecture and your HOA’s requirements. White and Almond are the workhorses of Fort Lauderdale’s 1970s and 1980s ranch homes and townhouse communities. They keep things light and they hide salt spray well. Bronze and Black reads more contemporary, and we’re seeing more Coral Ridge and Rio Vista homeowners choose them for mid-century restorations and new coastal-modern builds. Tan splits the difference and works well on Mediterranean-style stucco homes where a stark white frame would fight the palette.
On the glass side, clear laminated impact glass is the most economical path to code compliance, and it gives you the truest color rendering. Tinted glass takes the edge off the late-afternoon sun that pours through west-facing Fort Lauderdale windows. Low-E insulated glass is the comfort upgrade, especially on large single hung units or window walls where solar gain is a real cooling load. We’ll show you samples and make recommendations based on the elevation of each opening.
Installation by TruePane Windows & Doors in Fort Lauderdale
Installation is where impact windows either perform as the NOA promises or fail quietly. An impact-rated window is only as good as the anchoring and sealing around it, and in Fort Lauderdale’s coastal environment, shortcuts show up within a season or two. We install single hung windows following AAMA 2400/2410 practice, which governs installation methodology for windows in the built environment. The perimeter gets AAMA 812 low-expansion foam sealant, not a bead of cheap caulk that pulls away from the masonry within a year.
Our process on every single hung replacement in Fort Lauderdale starts with a pre-install inspection of the rough opening. We check the condition of the buck, the header, the sill, and the existing anchorage. In older block homes around Poinsettia Heights and Croissant Park, we frequently find openings that have shifted over the decades, so we square the reveal and set the window level and plumb before any fastener goes in. The frame gets shimmed properly at the sill and jambs, square and true, so the operable sash glides without binding and the locking points engage fully. Then the perimeter seal goes in, the exterior gets a water-management detail appropriate to your siding or stucco, and we do a final water test before trim goes back on.
Permitting is part of the job in Fort Lauderdale. HVHZ jurisdictions in Broward County require product approval documentation as part of the window permit submittal. We pull the NOA and FL Product Approval numbers for your specific configuration and include them with the permit package. Homeowners don’t need to track down manufacturer paperwork or decode code sections. That’s our job. Improper installation compromises the NOA-rated system. It doesn’t matter how well the window tested in a laboratory if the anchoring in your wall is wrong. That’s why we don’t sub out our installs to day labor. Our own crew sets every window, on every job, in every neighborhood from Harbor Beach to Lauderdale Manors.
Frequently Asked Questions - Single Hung Windows
Design pressure is matched to your specific wind zone, up to +/-100, never higher. Your wind zone in Fort Lauderdale depends on your address’s proximity to the coast, exposure category, and building height. We run the wind load calculation for your property before quoting, so the window you buy is rated for your house, not just for Broward County in general. Call (954) 280-4413 and we’ll pull your wind zone numbers.
Lead times vary by manufacturer line and glass configuration. PGT, CGI, CWS, ES Windows, ECO, and Mr-Glass all run different production schedules, and a standard clear laminated unit will typically move faster than a custom Low-E insulated package with a bronze finish. We give you a realistic delivery window at the time of the quote and keep you updated if the schedule shifts. For an exact lead time on your configuration, call (954) 280-4413.
Yes, and the Fort Lauderdale permitting process in Broward County runs through the HVHZ pathway. Every single hung configuration we quote carries Miami-Dade NOA and Florida Product Approval numbers, issued per configuration. We include the correct approval documentation with your permit submittal package so the city has what it needs to review and approve. We handle this as part of the job.
Yes, we quote to the exact opening, not to a stock size. Width, height, finish color, glass package, screen type, and grid patterns are all selected per opening. If you’re replacing windows in a 1960s Fort Lauderdale home with non-standard rough openings, we measure to the eighth of an inch and build the window to fit. Talk to us about your specific openings at (954) 280-4413.
For aluminum and vinyl frames in Fort Lauderdale’s salt air, maintenance is simple but consistent. Wash frames with mild soap and water every few months, keep the sill track free of sand and debris, and lubricate the balance mechanism annually. The tilt-in lower sash lets you clean both glass surfaces from inside, which helps you spot any seal or gasket issues early. We’ll walk you through maintenance specifics at install.
Get a Quote - Single Hung Windows in Fort Lauderdale
If you’re replacing windows anywhere in Fort Lauderdale, we’ll come measure your openings, run your wind zone numbers, and put together a written line-item quote with no pressure and no surprises. We install single hung windows across PGT, CGI, CWS, ES Windows, ECO, and Mr-Glass lines. Call (954) 280-4413 to schedule your free on-site measurement and quote.
Written by the team at TruePane Windows & Doors, installing hurricane-impact windows and doors in Fort Lauderdale, FL.
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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