Single Hung Windows

Single Hung Windows in Naples, FL | Winslow Windows & Doors

Single hung windows give Naples homeowners a practical, storm-ready option: a fixed upper sash and an operable lower sash, both built around laminated impact glass. We install these across our PGT, CGI, CWS, ES Windows, ECO, and Mr-Glass lines, matched to your home’s wind zone and architectural style. Whether you’re replacing original builder-grade windows in a 1990s Imperial Golf Estates home or upgrading a mid-century ranch in Coquina Sands, this profile delivers the hurricane protection Florida code demands without overhauling your home’s look. Call (239) 899-6411 to schedule a free on-site measurement and quote.

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Product Overview - Single Hung Windows

Single hung windows are one of the most common impact-rated replacement profiles in Florida homes, and for good reason. The bottom sash raises and lowers for ventilation. The top sash stays put. That simplicity means fewer moving parts than a double hung, a tighter seal when closed, and a lower overall cost per opening – all while still carrying full HVHZ credentials.

What makes this profile work in hurricane-prone construction comes down to engineering discipline. The laminated impact glass uses a PVB (polyvinyl butyral) interlayer that holds the glass in the frame under impact. If a windborne object strikes the window, the glass may crack but the pane stays intact. Water and wind stay outside. The structural framing – available in aluminum or vinyl – is reinforced to handle the cyclic wind-pressure loading that comes with a storm event, not just a single gust.

Architecturally, single hungs fit nearly every home style you’ll find in Naples. They read as clean and traditional in Old Naples cottages, practical and symmetrical in Pelican Bay condos, and perfectly proportioned in newer construction throughout Lely Resort and Ave Maria. If your current single hungs are original to the house, replacing them with impact-rated versions changes how your home performs during hurricane season – and how it feels the other ten months of the year, too.

Technical Specifications

Every configuration we quote is built to your opening dimensions and wind zone. Here’s what’s available across our manufacturer lines:

• Frame Materials: Aluminum or vinyl. Aluminum offers a slimmer sightline and more finish durability in direct coastal sun. Vinyl delivers excellent thermal performance and lower maintenance.
• Glass Options: Laminated impact glass with PVB interlayer, Low-E insulated glass, tinted glass, or clear glass. Combinations are available – Low-E laminated is a common pick for west-facing walls in Naples.
• Finish Options: White, Almond, Bronze, Black, or Tan. All are exterior-grade finishes designed for Florida’s UV exposure.
• Screen Options: Half screen or full screen, both sized to the operable lower sash.
• Design Pressure: Matched to your wind zone, up to +/-100 PSF – never higher.

Exact sizes are configured per opening. We field-measure every window before ordering, so specs on your quote reflect your actual wall conditions, not a generic range chart.

Hurricane & Compliance Performance

Laminated Impact Glass
The core of this window’s storm protection is laminated glass with a PVB interlayer. Under impact, the interlayer holds the glass in the frame, keeping wind, water, and debris outside where they belong. This is the same material philosophy used in automotive windshields, tuned for hurricane-scale forces.

Miami-Dade NOA / Florida Product Approval
Each configuration we quote carries a Miami-Dade Notice of Acceptance (NOA) or Florida Product Approval number, issued per specific size and glass package. We provide the exact approval documentation for your configuration with your quote so your permit package is complete before you sign.

FBC / HVHZ Compliance
These windows are engineered to the Florida Building Code’s High-Velocity Hurricane Zone requirements. That’s the most demanding wind standard in the state, and it applies to most of Collier County. If your home is in Naples, you’re almost certainly in an HVHZ jurisdiction.

TAS 201 / 202 / 203 Testing Context
HVHZ-rated products are tested under the TAS protocol family: TAS 201 for large-missile impact, TAS 202 for cyclic wind-pressure loading, and TAS 203 for forced-entry resistance. These standards replicate real storm conditions, not laboratory ideals. Compliance with this protocol is what separates a storm-rated window from a standard residential one.

Design Pressure for Your Wind Zone
Design pressure is a PSF rating that reflects structural capacity under wind load – not an mph claim. We match your window’s design pressure to your specific wind zone, up to +/-100, never higher. Homes closer to the Gulf or with greater exposure get higher-rated openings. Interior lots sometimes don’t need maximum ratings. We don’t oversell what the site doesn’t require.

Energy Performance
Low-E and insulated glass options are available for energy performance, which matters in Naples where the AC runs most of the year. Low-E coatings reduce solar heat gain through the glass. Insulated configurations add a thermal break that helps keep conditioned air inside. You don’t have to choose between hurricane protection and utility-bill sanity.

Color & Glass Options

Naples architecture runs from white-columned Mediterranean to clean coastal contemporary, and you’ll see most of these windows in five finishes: White, Almond, Bronze, Black, and Tan.

White remains the default choice for older Naples neighborhoods where trim is white and the look is classic Florida. Almond and Tan warm things up for Mediterranean and Spanish-influenced homes – both common in Park Shore and Moorings-style construction. Bronze reads as a deep, almost espresso frame that works well on newer builds with earth-tone exteriors. Black has become the go-to for coastal modern homes in Aqualane Shores and along Gulf Shore Boulevard, where contrast against light stucco or white trim is part of the look.

Glass choice follows the same logic. Clear laminated impact glass keeps the view unobstructed; that’s what most ocean-facing windows in Naples use. Tinted glass cuts glare and solar gain, which Gulf-facing rooms appreciate. Low-E insulated glass is worth strong consideration for anyone running AC from March through November. Your quote can mix glass types per elevation – there’s no requirement to carry the same package throughout the entire house.

Installation by Winslow Windows & Doors in Naples

Here’s what we know after installing impact windows across Naples for years: the best NOA-rated window in the world underperforms if it’s not set correctly. The approval rating covers the product as tested in a laboratory. Your wall opening is not a laboratory. The gap between the two is what installation is for.

Our process starts before any window is ordered. We inspect the existing opening, confirm rough opening dimensions, check for wood rot or water intrusion in the surrounding framing, and identify any structural issues that need addressing before new windows go in. If there’s damaged sheathing or a rotted buck, we fix it. Squaring the opening is the only way to set a window level, plumb, and square.

During installation, we follow AAMA 2400 / 2410 standard practices for impact window installation. That includes a continuous AAMA 812 low-expansion foam perimeter sealant around the entire opening – not caulk, which fails under Florida’s thermal movement. The window gets set, shimmed, anchored to your wind load, and sealed. Then we run a water test on the opening so there are no surprises the first time a summer storm blows through.

If you’re in Naples or anywhere in Collier County, your installation also has to pass permit inspection under HVHZ rules. We’re familiar with what inspectors look for, and we pull permits on every job. Coastal exposure, wind zone, and local amendments all factor into how the window gets specified and set. That’s not something a general handyman tracks. It’s what we do every day.

Frequently Asked Questions - Single Hung Windows

What wind zone / design pressure is the Single Hung windows rated for?
Design pressures are matched to your specific wind zone, up to +/-100 PSF, never higher. The rating your project needs depends on your home’s location in Naples, its exposure, and the specific opening. We verify the required design pressure for your address and quote the window to match it – no guesswork, no overselling. Call (239) 899-6411 for a site-specific quote.

What is the lead time on Single Hung windows?
Lead times vary by manufacturer line, glass package, and current production schedules. PGT, CGI, CWS, ES Windows, ECO, and Mr-Glass each have their own timelines, and custom sizes or specialty finishes can extend things. Once we know your exact specifications, we’ll give you a realistic delivery window before you commit. Call (239) 899-6411 and we’ll walk through current lead times for your configuration.

Does my permit require a Miami-Dade NOA or Florida Product Approval submittal?
Yes, in virtually every Naples and Collier County HVHZ jurisdiction, your permit package must include the NOA or Florida Product Approval documentation for the exact window configurations you’re installing. We provide that paperwork with your quote and ultimately with your permit application – the specific approval numbers apply only to the sizes and glass packages listed on the documents. Call (239) 899-6411 if you need approval docs for a specific opening.

Can I customize the size or configuration of my Single Hung windows?
Yes. Single hung windows are built to your rough opening dimensions, not forced into stock sizes. Grid patterns, glass package, finish color, and screen type are all selectable per window. Some configurations may require different approval documentation than a standard size, which we handle as part of your quote. Call (239) 899-6411 and we’ll spec exactly what fits your openings and your design intent.

How do I maintain the frame?
For Naples homeowners, the main maintenance tasks are simple: rinse frames regularly to clear salt and sand, keep the track free of debris, and check the sweep and weatherstripping once a year. Aluminum frames in direct coastal exposure benefit from more frequent rinsing than vinyl will need. Avoid abrasive cleaners and pressure washers on the glass and frames. Beyond that, a transferable materials and labor warranty on qualifying lines covers the rest – details are on your quote.

Get a Quote - Single Hung Windows in Naples

Replacing windows is a significant investment, and the right way to start is with exact numbers on your actual openings. We field-measure, spec the right configurations for your wind zone, and deliver a written line-item quote with approval documentation. Call (239) 899-6411 today to schedule your free on-site measurement in Naples, FL. No pressure, no obligation – just precise pricing and a clear path forward.

Written by the team at Winslow Windows & Doors, serving Naples, FL and surrounding Collier County communities with hurricane-impact window and door installation.