Single Hung Windows

Single Hung Windows in West Palm Beach, FL | Winslow Windows & Doors

Single hung windows are the workhorse of Florida replacement glazing. The upper sash stays fixed while the lower sash glides up to ventilate, and in West Palm Beach, both sashes carry laminated impact glass rated for the High-Velocity Hurricane Zone. That combination of simplicity, cost-efficiency, and storm protection is why we install more single hung units in Palm Beach County than nearly any other operable profile. Winslow Windows & Doors has been fitting them across West Palm Beach, from El Cid to Riverwalk, with PGT, CGI, CWS, ES Windows, ECO, and Mr-Glass lines. Call (561) 660-9539 for a free on-site measurement.

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Product Overview - Single Hung Windows

A single hung window is exactly what it sounds like: a fixed upper sash and an operable lower sash, both glazed in the same laminated impact glass. The lower sash tilts in for cleaning and slides on a track for airflow. The upper sash never moves, which gives the unit better structural rigidity than a double hung of the same size and eliminates the headache of a second set of balances that can wear out in salt air.

In West Palm Beach, single hung windows show up in a lot of 1970s and 1980s concrete-block homes, ranch styles, and newer Mediterranean builds. They’re one of the most common impact-rated replacement profiles in Florida homes because they hit the sweet spot: lower cost than a double hung, larger glass area than a horizontal roller, and full code compliance when the surrounding frame and flashing are installed correctly.

The frame engineering matters as much as the glass. We specify aluminum for strength and narrow sightlines, or vinyl where the homeowner wants lower thermal transfer and a softer look. Both materials come paired with laminated impact glass that holds the pane in the frame under impact. That’s the entire job of a hurricane window: keep the envelope sealed when a storm throws debris at it.

Nobody in West Palm Beach wants to replace windows twice. With a properly installed single hung impact unit, you shouldn’t have to. Call (561) 660-9539 and we’ll walk you through the options that fit your openings.

Technical Specifications

Every single hung window we order for a West Palm Beach home is built to spec. Here’s what you can configure:

• Frame materials: Aluminum or vinyl. Aluminum for slender lines and coastal durability; vinyl for lower heat transfer and a more residential look.
• Glass options: Laminated impact glass with a PVB interlayer, Low-E insulated glass, tinted glass, or clear glass.
• Finish options: White, almond, bronze, black, and tan. All are factory-applied finishes, not field paint.
• Screen options: Half screen or full screen. Half screens cover only the operable lower sash; full screens cover the entire opening.
• Operation: Lower sash lifts vertically, tilts inward for cleaning. Upper sash fixed in place.
• Sill options: Sloped or flat sills depending on existing substrate and water-management needs.

We order single hung units in custom widths and heights per opening. No two West Palm Beach homes match perfectly, especially in older neighborhoods like Southland Park or Grandview Heights, so we measure every opening twice before anything goes to the factory.

Hurricane & Compliance Performance

• Laminated Impact Glass - Two panes of glass bonded to a PVB (polyvinyl butyral) interlayer. When debris strikes, the glass may crack but the interlayer holds it in the frame, keeping wind and water out of your West Palm Beach home. This is the core of what makes the window “impact rated.”
• Miami-Dade NOA / Florida Product Approval - Each configuration we sell carries a Miami-Dade Notice of Acceptance and Florida Product Approval number. These are issued per configuration, and we verify the exact numbers on your specific quote before ordering.
• FBC / HVHZ Compliance - Engineered to Florida Building Code High-Velocity Hurricane Zone requirements. West Palm Beach sits inside the HVHZ, so this isn’t a nice-to-have; it’s what the permit reviewer checks first.
• TAS 201 / TAS 202 / TAS 203 Testing Context - The protocol family HVHZ-rated products are tested under: TAS 201 covers large-missile impact, TAS 202 covers cyclic wind-pressure loading, and TAS 203 covers forced-entry resistance. If a product doesn’t carry these tests, it doesn’t get a Florida Product Approval.
• Design Pressure for Your Wind Zone - Design pressures are matched to your wind zone, up to +/-100, never higher. No point paying for a rating your house doesn’t need, and no sense buying one that fails a plan review.
• Energy Performance - Low-E and insulated glass options are available for the single hung profile. In a West Palm Beach summer, a Low-E coating cuts solar heat gain without changing the look of the window from the street.

Color & Glass Options

Color is the first thing you see from the curb, and West Palm Beach has strong opinions about it. White works on nearly every home, from a 1950s CBS ranch to a new coastal contemporary. Almond and tan blend with the stucco tones common in neighborhoods like Flamingo Park and Sunshine Park. Bronze and black deliver a sharper, more modern profile that’s become popular on newer builds and renovated mid-centuries along Flagler Drive.

Glass choice depends on what the window faces. Clear laminated impact glass is the budget-friendly standard that still meets every code requirement for West Palm Beach. Tinted glass trims glare on east- and west-facing walls. Low-E insulated glass is the right call for south-facing rooms that get full sun most of the day, cutting heat gain without sacrificing visible light. All of the above carry the same impact rating; the glass choice changes comfort, not storm protection.

We stock factory-finished frames, which means the color won’t peel or chalk like field-applied paint. When you call (561) 660-9539 for a quote, we’ll bring full-size finish samples so you can see exactly what the window will look like against your stucco, brick, or siding.

Installation by Winslow Windows & Doors in West Palm Beach

A hurricane window is only as good as the hole it sits in. That’s the truth behind every failed window replacement we’ve been called to fix in West Palm Beach. The product might carry a Miami-Dade NOA, but if the installer ignored flashing, shimmed it out of square, or used the wrong perimeter sealant, the NOA is void and the building envelope leaks. We install to prevent that.

Our process starts with a pre-install inspection of the rough opening. We check for rotted bucks, water intrusion, out-of-plane walls, and any existing damage that a new window would simply cover up. Then we set the unit level, plumb, and square, with shims placed exactly where the manufacturer’s approved installation details call for them.

Perimeter sealing follows AAMA 812 practice: low-expansion foam is applied around the frame, then an exterior sealant joint is tooled to keep water out. The installation itself follows AAMA 2400/2410 standards. After the window is set and sealed, we run a water test on the opening and inspect every joint before cleanup begins.

West Palm Beach brings its own conditions. Coastal exposure means salt-driven corrosion on hardware and fasteners, so we spec materials accordingly. Wind zone requirements change block by block, and the city’s permit review process is strict about HVHZ paperwork. We know which documents the City of West Palm Beach building department will ask for because we submit the same package week after week. Improper installation compromises the NOA-rated system, and no savings on labor is worth a failed inspection or a window that leaks in the season’s first storm. Call (561) 660-9539 to schedule a free on-site measurement and get our install details in writing.

Frequently Asked Questions - Single Hung Windows

Get a Quote - Single Hung Windows in West Palm Beach

We install single hung impact windows across West Palm Beach every week. If you’re ready to price replacements, we’ll come measure every opening, review finish and glass options, and put a fixed line-item quote in your hands. Call (561) 660-9539 to schedule your free measurement or start a project with Winslow Windows & Doors.

Written by the team at Winslow Windows & Doors, serving West Palm Beach since 2009.