Double Hung Windows

Double Hung Windows in Little Gables, FL | Winslow Windows & Doors

Double hung windows give you the classic vertical-glide look that fits Florida architecture so well, but ours are built for hurricane country. Both sashes tilt in for easy cleaning, and the laminated impact glass means you’re not hanging plywood when a storm approaches Little Gables. We install these every week in this neighborhood, and we know what the wind zone demands here. Winslow Windows & Doors has been putting impact-rated windows into Little Gables homes for years, with installation that follows AAMA 2400 practice and holds level, plumb, and square through every wall opening. Call (727) 291-4678 for a free measurement and a written line-item quote.

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Product Overview - Double Hung Windows

Double hung windows are the traditional profile Florida homeowners reach for when they want impact protection without a modern, boxy look. The design is simple: two sashes, one above the other, both sliding vertically. On this impact series, both the top and bottom sashes tilt inward, which means you can clean the exterior glass from inside your living room. That’s a real advantage on a two-story Little Gables home where a ladder against the stucco isn’t anyone’s idea of a Saturday.

What separates these from a standard double hung is the glass package and the frame engineering. We offer aluminum or vinyl frames, both designed to carry laminated impact glass without flexing under wind load. The laminated glass uses a PVB interlayer that holds the pane in the frame if something hits it. That’s the core of hurricane protection: the glass may crack under a 2×4 impact, but it stays in the opening, keeping wind and water out of the house. For a neighborhood like Little Gables, where older bungalows and Mediterranean-style homes sit close together, this profile preserves the architectural character while meeting today’s code requirements.

Homeowners choose double hungs for bedrooms, living areas, and anywhere ventilation matters. Both sashes open, so warm air exits the top while cooler air draws in through the bottom. On a December evening in Little Gables, that’s the nicest kind of air conditioning there is. And when the afternoon thunderstorms roll through in August, you close and lock them in about ten seconds.

Winslow Windows & Doors installs this product across our PGT, CGI, CWS, ES Windows, ECO, and Mr-Glass lines. That means we can match the right frame, glass package, and finish to your house rather than forcing one brand’s catalog onto your openings.

Technical Specifications

Here’s what you’re actually choosing when you spec double hung impact windows for a Little Gables project. These options apply across the product lines we install.

• Frame materials: Aluminum or vinyl. Aluminum suits a more architectural, contemporary profile and holds up to coastal salt air. Vinyl offers thermal performance and a softer visual profile. Both are engineered for impact glass weight and wind load.
• Glass options: Laminated impact glass with PVB interlayer, Low-E insulated glass, tinted glass, or clear glass. You can combine Low-E and impact lamination in one unit for energy and storm performance together.
• Finish options: White, almond, bronze, black, or tan. These cover the classic Florida palette without forcing a custom paint order.
• Screen options: Half screen or full screen. Half screens let the bottom sash ventilate while the top stays covered; full screens cover the entire opening.
• Sill and track configuration: Block-and-tackle or constant-force balance systems depending on the line, with tilt-latches at the sash tops for cleaning access.
• Sizing: Custom-sized per opening. We measure every unit rather than relying on rough opening assumptions.

Hurricane & Compliance Performance

This is the section that matters for a Little Gables permit and for your family’s safety. Each item below describes how this product performs and what the compliance paperwork actually covers.

Laminated Impact Glass
The glass in these windows is made of two panes bonded by a polyvinyl butyral (PVB) interlayer. Under impact, the glass may spider-crack, but the PVB holds the broken pieces in place and keeps the window sealed. That prevents wind pressure from pressurizing the interior during a storm, which is the mechanism that blows roofs off houses. Every impact-rated double hung we sell in Little Gables carries this glass as standard.

Miami-Dade NOA / Florida Product Approval
Miami-Dade Notice of Acceptance (NOA) and Florida Product Approval numbers are issued per specific configuration: frame material, glass package, overall size. There is no single blanket number for “a double hung window.” When we prepare your quote, we verify the exact NOA or FL approval number for your sizes and glass choices. Need a copy for your permit package? Call (727) 291-4678 and we’ll pull the paperwork for your specific configuration.

FBC / HVHZ Compliance
These windows are engineered to Florida Building Code (FBC) High-Velocity Hurricane Zone (HVHZ) requirements. HVHZ is the stricter structural code set that governs Miami-Dade and Broward counties. Little Gables sits within a wind-borne debris region, which means your windows need to meet HVHZ standards to pass inspection. These do, per configuration.

TAS 201 / TAS 202 / TAS 203 Testing Context
HVHZ-rated products are tested under the TAS protocol family. TAS 201 covers large-missile impact: a lumber projectile fired at the glass to verify the unit stays intact. TAS 202 covers cyclic wind-pressure loading: thousands of pressure cycles simulating hurricane gusts. TAS 203 addresses forced-entry resistance. When a product carries an NOA, it has passed these tests in a certified lab. That’s the bar for legal installation in Little Gables.

Design Pressure for Your Wind Zone
Design pressures are matched to your wind zone, up to +/-100, never higher. We don’t oversell a number that doesn’t apply to your house. Your exact DP rating comes from the size, frame, and glass package on your quote. Larger openings or specific elevations may require a higher DP, and we’ll spec accordingly for your Little Gables address.

Energy Performance
Low-E and insulated glass options are available for these double hungs. Low-E coatings reduce solar heat gain through the glass, which matters when your west-facing windows catch that brutal Little Gables afternoon sun. Insulated units add an air space between panes, improving thermal comfort without changing the impact rating. Clear glass is available if maximum visible light transmission is your priority.

Color & Glass Options

Little Gables homes skew toward Mediterranean Revival, Spanish eclectic, and mid-century Florida ranch. The finishes we stock reflect that. White frames read crisp against coral stucco and are the most common choice on ranch-style and Key West-inspired homes. Almond and tan work beautifully on earth-toned Mediterranean facades, blending with barrel tile roofs and warm stucco. Bronze and black frames give a more architectural, contemporary edge, and they’re growing in popularity on newer construction and renovated bungalows. Bronze also hides rain staining better than white on homes with wide roof overhangs that don’t shield the side windows.

For glass, think about which rooms each type serves. Tinted glass reduces glare and heat gain on east and west elevations that bake in morning and late-afternoon sun. Low-E insulated glass is the choice for bedrooms and living areas where temperature comfort matters year-round. Laminated impact glass is the base layer for every unit, whether clear or combined with Low-E. We’ll walk through the trade-offs during your measurement visit, and you can see physical samples before you commit. Call (727) 291-4678 to schedule that appointment.

Installation by Winslow Windows & Doors in Little Gables

An impact window is only as good as its installation. The NOA rating assumes the unit is anchored and sealed exactly as the tested assembly was. If the frame is twisted, shimmed sloppily, or sealed with cheap caulk, the window won’t perform to its design pressure, and an inspector should flag it. In Little Gables, where the permitting office enforces HVHZ product approval documentation, the installation practice matters every bit as much as the window itself.

Our process starts with a pre-install inspection at your property. We measure each opening, check the rough opening condition, and note any structural issues: rotted framing, out-of-square walls, termite damage behind old stucco. Catching those before we order the windows prevents change orders. You get a written line-item quote that reflects the real scope of work, not a low number that climbs later.

On install day, we set each unit level, plumb, and square, shimming as needed so the sashes glide true and lock correctly. We follow AAMA 2400/2410 installation practice and seal the perimeter with AAMA 812 low-expansion foam, the right material for Florida’s climate because it doesn’t shrink, crack, or trap moisture against the frame the way old-school caulk can. After the window is anchored and trimmed, we run a water test on the installation and check the sash operation before we consider the unit done.

Little Gables homes bring their own realities: older masonry walls with irregular rough openings, coastal wind exposure that varies by street orientation, and a permitting process that wants correct paperwork the first time. We handle the product approval submittal for your permit, and we’ll tell you what the inspector will look for before they arrive. Cleanup is part of the job. When we leave, the windows are working and the job site is swept.

Improper installation compromises the NOA-rated system. We’ve seen windows installed by general handymen with drywall screws and no perimeter seal. The homeowner paid for impact glass and got a leaky frame that wouldn’t pass a wind test. In a hurricane zone, that’s not a savings, it’s a liability. Call (727) 291-4678 and we’ll make sure your Little Gables project is done to the standard the product was tested to.

Frequently Asked Questions - Double Hung Windows

Get a Quote - Double Hung Windows in Little Gables

If you’re replacing windows in Little Gables, start with a free on-site measurement. We’ll spec the right product for your wind zone, bring finish and glass samples, and give you a written line-item quote on the spot. No pressure, no vague numbers. Call Winslow Windows & Doors at (727) 291-4678 and let’s get your project started.

Written by the team at Winslow Windows & Doors, serving Little Gables, FL with hurricane-impact windows and doors.