Double Hung Windows

Double Hung Windows in Miami Springs, FL | Winslow Windows & Doors

Double hung windows give you the classic vertical-glide profile that looks right on Florida homes, with both sashes tilting in for easy cleaning. For Miami Springs homeowners, the version we install goes further: laminated impact glass engineered to hold together under hurricane-force debris, inside frames tested to Miami-Dade standards. Winslow Windows & Doors has installed these across Miami Springs, from older ranch-style homes near the golf course to newer builds along Curtiss Parkway. If you’re pricing impact windows for a renovation or new construction, call (239) 310-4121 and we’ll walk you through configurations and a written line-item quote.

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Product Overview - Double Hung Windows

Double hung windows operate on a simple principle: two sashes slide vertically in a single frame, and both tilt inward for cleaning from inside the home. The top sash drops down, the bottom sash lifts up, and you get airflow from either opening. That traditional profile is a big reason Miami Springs homeowners choose them. They fit the architectural language of the city’s 1950s and 1960s neighborhoods, where original wood double hungs are common but no longer up to modern hurricane code.

The impact-rated version we install is a different animal from the old wood units. The frame is extruded aluminum or reinforced vinyl, built to hold laminated glass under load. The laminated glass itself uses a PVB interlayer, which is the layer that keeps shards in the frame when a branch or roof tile hits the window at speed. That’s the difference between a cracked pane you replace on your timeline and a shattered opening that lets wind and rain into your living room during a storm.

We install double hung impact windows in Miami Springs through product lines from PGT, CGI, CWS, ES Windows, ECO, and Mr-Glass. Each manufacturer carries its own configurations and approvals, and we help you match the right one to your home’s wind zone, opening sizes, and finish requirements. These windows work in bedrooms, living rooms, kitchens, anywhere a traditional two-sash look belongs.

Technical Specifications

Here’s what you can choose from when we spec double hung impact windows for a Miami Springs home:

• Frame materials: Aluminum or vinyl. Aluminum gives you a slimmer sightline and a more traditional look; vinyl offers excellent thermal performance and a lower maintenance profile.
• Glass options: Laminated impact glass with PVB interlayer, Low-E insulated glass, tinted glass, or clear glass. You can combine Low-E coatings with the laminated impact layer for both protection and energy performance.
• Finish options: White, almond, bronze, black, and tan. These cover the range most common across Miami Springs exteriors, from crisp white stucco to earth-toned Mediterranean elevations.
• Screen options: Half screen for the bottom sash, or full screen covering the entire opening. Screens sit on the exterior and pull airflow through while keeping insects out.
• Glazing and sizing: Configurations are available across a wide range of rough openings. We confirm exact size limits and design pressure ratings against your specific window schedule and wind zone.

Every quote we write lists the exact configuration, finish, glass package, and hardware so you know what you’re getting before you sign anything.

Hurricane & Compliance Performance

The protection story on these windows comes down to engineering and testing. Here are the six feature areas that matter for Miami Springs homes.

Laminated Impact Glass
The glass is bonded with a PVB (polyvinyl butyral) interlayer. Under impact, the glass may crack, but the interlayer holds the pane in the frame, keeping wind, rain, and debris outside where they belong. That’s the core of why this product qualifies as impact protection rather than standard glazing.

Miami-Dade NOA / Florida Product Approval
These windows carry Miami-Dade NOA (Notice of Acceptance) and Florida Product Approval numbers issued per configuration. Every size, glass package, and frame combination has its own approval documentation. We verify the specific number for your configuration on your quote before anything is ordered.

FBC / HVHZ Compliance
The product is engineered to Florida Building Code (FBC) High-Velocity Hurricane Zone (HVHZ) requirements. That’s the stricter standard that applies to Miami-Dade and Broward counties, and it governs everything from glass makeup to frame anchoring.

TAS 201 / TAS 202 / TAS 203 Testing Context
HVHZ-rated products are tested under the TAS protocol family. TAS 201 covers large-missile impact, TAS 202 covers cyclic wind-pressure loading, and TAS 203 covers forced-entry resistance. These are the test standards behind the NOA numbers your permitting office will ask for.

Design Pressure for Your Wind Zone
Design pressures are matched to your wind zone, up to +/-100, never higher. We don’t upsell over-engineered windows. We look at your specific location in Miami Springs, your exposure, and your opening sizes, then match the rating you actually need for permit approval.

Energy Performance Options
Low-E coatings and insulated glass units are available on the laminated impact package. This gives you a window that meets hurricane code and reduces solar heat gain through south-facing glass, which matters in a city where the summer sun hits hard from mid-morning onward.

Color & Glass Options

Miami Springs has a distinctive look: mid-century ranches, Mediterranean revival stucco, and a lot of warm earth tones with white or almond trim. The finish palette for these double hung windows covers that range well. White remains the most requested finish because it works on nearly every elevation and stays cooler to the touch under direct sun. Almond and tan suit homes with warmer stucco tones, while bronze and black create a sharper, more contemporary frame line that pairs well with darker roofing or modern landscaping.

On the glass side, clear laminated impact glass is the workhorse choice: full storm protection, unfiltered natural light. Tinted glass cuts glare and reduces heat gain in rooms that face the afternoon sun. Low-E insulated glass is the top energy performer, with a reflective coating that bounces solar heat away while still letting visible light through. For homes on busier streets in Miami Springs, the insulated option also takes the edge off road noise. We’ll help you match the glass package to the orientation of each room, so you’re not paying for Low-E on a shaded north wall if you don’t need it.

Installation by Winslow Windows & Doors in Miami Springs

An impact window is only as good as its installation. We’ve seen improperly anchored frames fail during storms because the opening wasn’t prepped right or the perimeter seal was skipped. That’s why we treat installation as the second half of the product, not an afterthought.

Every double hung window job in Miami Springs starts with a pre-install inspection. We measure the actual rough openings, check for rotted framing or out-of-square conditions, and confirm the existing anchors and trim situation before ordering anything. When the windows arrive, we set each unit level, plumb, and square, shimming as needed so the sashes operate smoothly and the locks engage cleanly. The perimeter gets sealed with AAMA 812 low-expansion foam per AAMA 2400/2410 installation practice, then flashed and trimmed to shed water away from the opening.

After installation, we run a water test on the perimeter and check sash operation in both directions, tilt function, and lock engagement. We also keep Miami Springs permitting in view: HVHZ jurisdictions require the NOA or Florida Product Approval documentation as part of your permit submittal, and we provide the right paperwork for your specific configuration. A window that’s approved on paper but installed without following the tested anchoring pattern won’t protect you when it matters. That’s the difference professional installation makes.

Frequently Asked Questions - Double Hung Windows

What wind zone / design pressure is the Double Hung Windows rated for?
Design pressure is matched to your specific wind zone, up to +/-100, never higher. Your home’s location in Miami Springs, exposure, and window size determine the exact rating required. We calculate it per opening and quote accordingly.

What is the lead time for Double Hung Windows?
Lead times vary by manufacturer and glass configuration. Custom finishes, Low-E coatings, and unusual sizes can extend production. We confirm current lead times when we quote your project, and we order only after every opening is measured and finalized. Call (239) 310-4121 and we’ll give you honest current estimates.

Does it require a Miami-Dade NOA or Florida Product Approval submittal for my permit?
Yes. The Miami Springs building department will expect the NOA or Florida Product Approval number that matches your exact configuration as part of your permit package. We provide the correct documentation for every size, glass, and frame combination we install.

Can I customize the size or configuration of these windows?
Double hung windows are available across a range of standard and custom sizes, with options for glass package, finish, screen type, and hardware. We spec each window against your existing openings or new construction plans, then quote the exact configuration rather than forcing standard sizes that leave you with oversized trim work.

How do I maintain the frame and keep the sashes operating smoothly?
Clean the tracks a few times a year with a dry brush or vacuum, and wipe the sashes with mild soap and water. Keep weep holes clear so water drains out of the track. Both sashes tilt in for cleaning the interior and exterior glass from inside your home. If a sash ever feels stiff or won’t lock cleanly, call us before forcing it.

Get a Quote - Double Hung Windows in Miami Springs

If you’re planning window replacement in Miami Springs, we’ll help you choose the right double hung configuration, verify the approvals, and install it right. Call (239) 310-4121 to schedule a free on-site measurement and get a written line-item quote. We serve Miami Springs and surrounding Miami-Dade communities.

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