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AfterAwning Windows in Coral Gables, FL | Winslow Windows & Doors
Awning windows hinge at the top and crank outward, which means you can leave them open during a Florida afternoon shower without water pouring onto the sill. For Coral Gables homeowners dealing with humidity, sea air, and hurricane season, that’s a practical upgrade, not just an aesthetic one. Winslow Windows & Doors supplies and installs impact-rated awning windows from PGT, CGI, CWS, ES Windows, ECO, and Mr-Glass, and we install them to hold up under High-Velocity Hurricane Zone conditions. If you’re replacing windows in the Gables, in neighborhoods like the Biltmore area, the Riviera, or along Old Cutler Road, call (904) 478-8983 and we’ll walk you through the options. Free estimates, clearly written out, no pressure.
Product Overview - Awning Windows
An awning window is a top-hinged sash that opens outward from the bottom with a crank. That geometry does something no sliding window can: it sheds rain naturally. The glass panel acts as a small overhang when open, which means ventilation on wet days without a soaked window stool. In Coral Gables, where afternoon storms roll through most of the summer, that matters. The crank mechanism also creates a tighter compression seal when closed than many sliding profiles, which helps with air infiltration and noise from nearby streets like Ponce de Leon or Coral Way.
We offer this profile in extruded aluminum and vinyl, both sized for laminated impact glass. The laminated glass does the heavy lifting in a storm, and the frame engineering does the rest: reinforced corners, multi-point locking hardware, and weatherstripping designed to stay put under negative and positive wind pressure. Architecturally, awning windows work in places where a horizontal orientation makes sense: over kitchen counters, in bathrooms, above fixed picture windows, or in a row along a coastal modern facade. We see them in renovated 1920s Mediterranean homes in the Golden Triangle and in the newer construction going up south of Sunset. On any of those, the window stays clean-lined, the crank hardware tucks in, and the profile doesn’t fight the architecture.
Technical Specifications
Here’s what we order and install. If a size or configuration you need isn’t listed here, ask us. We often place custom orders for Coral Gables homes where existing openings aren’t standard.
- Frame materials: Thermally efficient aluminum, or vinyl for coastal corrosion resistance
- Glass packages: Laminated impact glass with PVB interlayer, Low-E insulated glass, tinted glass, clear glass
- Finish options: White, Almond, Bronze, Black, Tan
- Screen options: Fixed screen, retractable screen
- Operation: Crank-out, top-hinged, with a compression seal when closed
- When it makes sense: Ventilation under an overhang, rainshed ventilation, small-to-medium openings, above kitchen counters and in bathrooms
- Sizing: Custom widths and heights to match existing Coral Gables openings, including old masonry rough openings that aren’t square
Hurricane & Compliance Performance
Laminated Impact Glass - The glass sandwich uses a PVB (polyvinyl butyral) interlayer that holds the pane together under impact. When debris hits, the outer layer can crack, but the interlayer keeps the broken glass in the frame. That’s the core of what “impact rated” means on this window, and it’s why we don’t cut corners on frame compatibility.
Miami-Dade NOA / Florida Product Approval - Every configuration we quote carries a Miami-Dade NOA (Notice of Acceptance) and Florida Product Approval number. The number is issued per configuration, not per product family, so verify on your specific quote. This is what Coral Gables and Miami-Dade County permitting departments want to see in the submittal packet.
FBC / HVHZ Compliance - This window is engineered to Florida Building Code (FBC) High-Velocity Hurricane Zone (HVHZ) requirements. HVHZ is the stricter code tier that applies to Miami-Dade and Broward, and it’s where Coral Gables sits. Anything we install in this product line is HVHZ-compliant when specified correctly for your wind zone.
TAS 201 / 202 / 203 Testing Context - The HVHZ approval test protocol family includes TAS 201 (large-missile impact), TAS 202 (cyclic wind-pressure loading), and TAS 203 (forced-entry resistance). Products in this series are tested under that protocol family. It’s the test regime behind the NOA and Florida Product Approval numbers, and it’s what separates a curtain-wall profile from a real hurricane window.
Design Pressure for Your Wind Zone - Design pressures for these awning windows are matched to your wind zone, up to +/-100, and we don’t overbuild beyond what your structure needs. The right design pressure rating is specific to the opening, the height above grade, the roof geometry, and where in Coral Gables the house sits. We review all of that during the estimate.
Energy Performance - Low-E and insulated glass packages are available on this product line. That’s a separate choice from the impact lamination. Low-E coatings cut solar heat gain and help with AC load in upstairs rooms, west-facing walls, and houses on unshaded Coral Gables lots. Insulated units add a second air space, which helps with condensation control and sound. We’ll price the glass package that fits your priorities.
Color & Glass Options
Color is a bigger decision in Coral Gables than in most Florida markets, because the city has a real architectural identity. White and almond finishes tend to disappear into light stucco walls and Mediterranean trim, while bronze and black read more contemporary on coastal modern builds or darker Venetian plaster. Tan is a quieter neutral we order often for midcentury homes where aluminum frames were original. The finish isn’t paint; it’s a baked-on or anodized treatment that holds up to salt air and sun without the chalking you see on cheaper window lines.
Glass comes down to what the room needs. Clear laminated impact glass is the workhorse: strong, simple, and the most cost-effective way to get hurricane protection. Tinted glass cuts glare and heat gain in rooms that face west, like a home office on the second floor of a house on Segovia. Low-E insulated glass does the same heat-management job without changing the view much, and it pays off on big south-facing glass walls. Clear glass preserves the view into a garden courtyard, where light matters more than heat rejection. We’ll help you pick per elevation, not as one package for the whole house.
Installation by Winslow Windows & Doors in Coral Gables
An impact window is only as good as its installation. The NOA rating assumes the window is set correctly into a properly prepared opening. We’ve rebuilt jobs in Coral Gables where the window itself was fine and the perimeter was the problem: shims missing, foam sealant skipped, fasteners into rotten wood, no slope on the sill pan. That’s how water gets in and how a big storm finds a window frame to pull out.
Our process starts with a pre-install inspection of each opening. We measure the rough opening, check for wood rot or termite damage at the buck, verify the lintel or header condition, and confirm the wall depth before we order. On install day, every unit gets set level, plumb, and square, then secured per the manufacturer’s approved installation method for the substrate. We use AAMA 812 low-expansion foam perimeter sealant and follow AAMA 2400/2410 installation practice. That combination creates an air and water barrier that works with the window, not against it. We finish with a water test on the fenestration, full cleanup, and a walkthrough of operation and maintenance. Coral Gables has its own permitting process on top of Miami-Dade’s HVHZ submittal requirements, and we know what the building department looks for: NOA and Florida Product Approval pages printed in the permit package, HVHZ product approvals, and site-specific wind zone calculations. Improper installation voids the rating and the point of the investment. That’s not a lesson to learn after the first named storm.
Frequently Asked Questions - Awning Windows
Design pressures are matched to your wind zone, up to +/-100, and never overbuilt beyond what the structure requires. The final rating on your window is calculated per opening using the elevation, roof geometry, and Coral Gables wind zone. We’ll give you the specific design pressure on your written quote.
Typical lead times run between 4 and 8 weeks depending on the manufacturer, paint finish, and glass package. Custom sizes and non-stock colors add time. We set expectations before you sign, and we won’t surprise you later with a delivery delay. Call (904) 478-8983 and we’ll give you a current lead time for the exact configuration you’re pricing.
Yes. Coral Gables building permits require the NOA or Florida Product Approval page for every window configuration included in the project. We prepare and include those pages in the permit submittal package and match them to the exact size, glass, and finish on your order. If the configuration number doesn’t match the window, the inspector will flag it.
Yes. Awning windows are ordered to the size and configuration of each opening, including custom widths and heights for older Coral Gables homes where rough openings aren’t square. Width-height ratios are limited by the hardware and wind load, but within those limits we customize every unit. We’ll tell you upfront if a requested size exceeds the tested range for a NOA-rated configuration.
Wipe the frame and track with fresh water and a mild soap, rinse the weatherstripping quarterly, and spray the crank hinge points with a dry silicone lubricant once a year. Salt air near the Coral Gables waterfront accelerates corrosion, so rinse frames that face the water every month. Don’t paint over the weep holes, and don’t use petroleum-based lubricants on hardware. If the crank ever feels stiff, call us before forcing it; the mechanism on an impact window is not a DIY part. Reach us at (904) 478-8983.
Get a Quote - Awning Windows in Coral Gables
Replacing windows is a decision you live with for 20-plus years. We’ll help you get the glass package, finish, and design pressure right, and we’ll price it so you know exactly what you’re paying. Call (904) 478-8983 to schedule a free on-site measurement in Coral Gables or to start a quote over the phone. Written line-item pricing, no later surprises, no change orders on work we specified. Let’s get your house ready for the next storm season.
Written by the team at Winslow Windows & Doors, serving Coral Gables, FL and surrounding Miami-Dade communities.
Six Reasons Homeowners Choose Winslow 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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