Double Hung Windows

Double Hung Windows in Hialeah, FL | Winslow Windows & Doors

Double hung windows are the classic vertical-slide window Hialeah homeowners know from older Florida homes, but ours are built for what the weather actually throws at this part of Miami-Dade County. Both sashes move, both sashes tilt inward for cleaning, and the glass is laminated impact-rated so you’re not hanging plywood every time a storm spins up. Winslow Windows & Doors installs impact double hungs across Hialeah, Hialeah Gardens, Miami Lakes, and the surrounding neighborhoods, pulling Miami-Dade permits and setting each unit level, plumb, and square. Call (850) 998-3090 for a free on-site measurement and line-item quote.

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Product Overview - Double Hung Windows

Double hung windows are the traditional profile Hialeah homeowners choose when they want impact protection without losing the look of a classic Florida home. You get two operable sashes, one on top and one on bottom. Both glide vertically, and both tilt inward so you can clean the exterior glass from inside the house. That tilt-in design matters in Hialeah’s two-story homes, where the upstairs windows are not practical to wash from a ladder every few months.

The impact version of this window pairs that classic vertical-glide operation with laminated impact glass, which is the same protective technology you’d find in Miami-Dade’s high-velocity hurricane zone applications. The glass holds together under impact instead of shattering into the room, and that changes what happens to your home during a storm. It also changes how your insurance policy views your windows, though exact savings vary by carrier and policy.

Architecturally, double hungs fit Hialeah’s older ranch houses, mid-century builds, and the Mediterranean-style homes common in the newer sections around West Hialeah and Palm Springs North. The profile reads traditional, which is why HOAs and historic-overlay neighborhoods tend to accept it where casements or sliders feel too modern. You keep the look. You gain the impact rating.

Frame material choices include aluminum and vinyl. Aluminum is the go-to for Hialeah’s coastal exposure and for larger openings where the frame has to carry a bigger glass package. Vinyl offers thermal separation that feels cooler to the touch in direct sun and fits tighter budgets on standard-size openings. Whichever material you pick, Winslow Windows & Doors installs it as a complete impact system, never as a glass swap in an old frame.

Technical Specifications

Here are the configurations available on our double hung impact windows in Hialeah. We’ll match your specific opening size, wind zone, and finish during the free measurement.

• Frame materials: Aluminum or vinyl, both in thermally broken and non-thermally broken profiles depending on configuration
• Glass options: Laminated impact glass with PVB interlayer, Low-E insulated glass, tinted glass, or clear glass
• Finish options: White, almond, bronze, black, or tan
• Screen options: Half screen (bottom sash only) or full screen (full opening)
• Sash operation: Both top and bottom sashes operate vertically and tilt inward
• Hardware: Locking cam handles meeting Hialeah’s forced-entry resistance standards under TAS 203 testing
• Design pressure: Matched to your Hialeah wind zone, up to +/-100, never over-specified

We carry this product across our PGT, CGI, CWS, ES Windows, ECO, and Mr-Glass lines, so sizing and finish availability are broad. Custom configurations are quoted per project, and every quote includes the specific NOA and Florida Product Approval numbers for your exact glass and frame combination.

Hurricane & Compliance Performance

Double hung impact windows in Hialeah have to be tested, documented, and approved by Miami-Dade County before they go in your house. Here’s what matters on the compliance side of this product.

Laminated Impact Glass - The glass package uses a PVB (polyvinyl butyral) interlayer between two panes of glass. Under impact, the glass may crack but it stays in the frame. That’s the critical difference between impact-rated and tempered glass, and it’s what keeps wind, water, and debris out of your living room during a storm.

Miami-Dade NOA / Florida Product Approval - Each configuration carries a Miami-Dade Notice of Acceptance and Florida Product Approval number. These are issued per exact glass-and-frame combination, so your quote will list the specific numbers that apply to your job. Your Hialeah permit will require them.

FBC / HVHZ Compliance - These windows are engineered to Florida Building Code High-Velocity Hurricane Zone requirements. Hialeah sits inside the HVHZ, which is the strictest wind-resistance code zone in the United States. This is not a coastal marketing pitch. It’s the minimum legal standard for impact windows in this city.

TAS 201 / 202 / 203 Testing Context - HVHZ-rated products must pass a family of protocols: TAS 201 for large-missile impact, TAS 202 for cyclic wind-pressure loading, and TAS 203 for forced-entry resistance. These three tests together simulate what a real hurricane does over hours, not a single gust. Our product lines are tested to this protocol family.

Design Pressure for Your Wind Zone - We match design pressure to your specific Hialeah wind zone, up to +/-100, and never push a rating higher than the location requires. Over-specifying is wasted money. Under-specifying fails permit review. We read the wind-zone map for your exact street, not for a generic Miami-Dade average.

Energy Performance - Low-E insulated glass options are available for Hialeah’s summer cooling load. Low-E coating reflects solar heat while keeping natural light. Insulated glass with argon or air fill improves thermal resistance over single-pane laminated glass. You can pair impact protection with real energy performance in the same glazing package.

Color & Glass Options

Hialeah’s housing stock runs from white mid-century ranch houses to cream and terracotta Mediterranean builds to newer gray-and-white contemporary homes. The finish palette covers all of them. White and almond read clean and traditional. Bronze and black work on the modern builds and on homes with dark trim. Tan sits well on the cream and beige stucco exteriors common in Hialeah’s older residential corridors.

On the glass side, clear laminated impact glass is the workhorse. It keeps the view and does the job. Tinted glass cuts glare, which matters on west-facing windows in Hialeah’s afternoon sun, and it adds a degree of daytime privacy. Low-E insulated glass is the choice for homeowners who want the impact rating plus lower afternoon heat gain in rooms that face the sun for hours. Ask us during your measurement which glass will perform best on each elevation of your house. A bedroom on the west wall needs something different than a shaded front window on the north side.

Screen options include half screens that let the lower sash ventilate while keeping the upper sash clean, and full screens that cover the entire opening. Hialeah’s mosquito season basically never ends, so a fitted full screen on the windows you actually open is worth every penny.

Installation by Winslow Windows & Doors in Hialeah

An impact window is only as good as its installation. The NOA and Florida Product Approval assume a specific installation method, and when a crew shortcuts the flashing or the anchoring, the rating doesn’t transfer to your house. That’s a real risk, and we see failed installs in Hialeah all the time, windows that opened fine for a year then started binding, leaking, or rattling in a storm. The glass was fine. The installation wasn’t.

Our process starts before we order anything. We measure every opening, check the existing frame condition, verify your wind zone, and identify any water damage or rot in the rough opening. Then we quote a fixed price with the exact NOA and Florida Product Approval numbers for your configuration included, so your Hialeah permit submittal is ready to go.

On install day, we remove the old unit, inspect the rough opening, and set the new window level, plumb, and square. We follow AAMA 2400/2410 installation practice, which covers the structural anchoring and weather-resistant detailing specific to fenestration products. We seal the perimeter with AAMA 812 low-expansion foam, which seals the gap without bowing the frame. Anchors are placed per the product’s approved NOA details, not per the crew’s habit. Flashing and sealant go on in the right order, and we finish with a water test on the installation to catch anything before the interior trim goes back on.

Hialeah permitting is part of the job. We know what Hialeah’s building department wants to see for impact window permits, we know the HVHZ inspection protocol, and we make sure the product approval documentation accompanies the permit application. You shouldn’t have to learn the NOA numbering system to get your windows permitted. We handle it.

Improper installation compromises the NOA-rated system. The product approval covers the window as tested, which includes the anchoring method. Change the anchors, change the result. That’s why our installation work is as disciplined as the product we install, and why we do not subcontract window installation out to general labor crews.

Frequently Asked Questions - Double Hung Windows

What wind zone and design pressure is the Double Hung Windows rated for? Double hung impact windows from Winslow Windows & Doors are matched to your specific Hialeah wind zone with design pressures up to +/-100, never higher than your location requires. Your quote will list the exact design pressure for your street and elevation. Call (850) 998-3090 and we’ll verify your wind zone from your address.

What is the lead time for Double Hung Windows? For most aluminum and vinyl double hung configurations across our PGT, CGI, CWS, ES Windows, ECO, and Mr-Glass lines, lead time from deposit to delivery in Hialeah runs a few weeks to a few months, depending on glass type, finish, and sizing. Custom sizes or Low-E insulated glass packages push the longer end of that range. We’ll give you a written production schedule before you commit.

Does the Double Hung Windows require a Miami-Dade NOA or Florida Product Approval submittal for my Hialeah permit? Yes. Hialeah sits in the High-Velocity Hurricane Zone, so your permit package must include a Miami-Dade Notice of Acceptance or Florida Product Approval number matching the exact glass-and-frame configuration you install. We provide those numbers on every quote and include the product approval documentation with your permit submittal. Call (850) 998-3090 if you need the specific numbers for your opening sizes.

Can I customize the size or configuration of the Double Hung Windows? Yes, double hungs are built to your opening dimensions rather than forced into stock sizes. You can select aluminum or vinyl frame, your glass package, your finish color, and your screen type independently. Custom shapes and oversized openings are available on a per-project basis. The product approval documentation is generated per exact configuration, so customization doesn’t compromise compliance, it just changes the approval numbers on your quote.

How do I maintain the frame and track of Double Hung Windows? Wipe the tracks with a dry cloth every month or two, keep the weep holes clear of dust and debris, and clean the glass with mild soap and water. The tilt-in sashes make exterior glass cleaning a five-minute inside job. Hialeah’s airborne dust from nearby construction and roadways tends to settle in the lower tracks, so a quick wipe keeps the sashes gliding smooth year-round. Avoid pressure washers pointed at the frame seals.

Get a Quote - Double Hung Windows in Hialeah

We’ll measure every opening, check your Hialeah wind zone, and give you a fixed, line-item quote with the exact NOA and Florida Product Approval numbers for your configuration. No obligation, no pressure. Call (850) 998-3090 to schedule your free on-site measurement, or stop by our Hialeah showroom to see finish and glass samples in person.

Written by the team at Winslow Windows & Doors, serving Hialeah, FL and the surrounding Miami-Dade communities.