Double Hung Windows

Double Hung Windows in Pompano Beach, FL | TruePane Windows & Doors

Double hung windows are the classic vertical-glide design Florida homeowners have trusted for generations, and in Pompano Beach they do double duty: traditional curb appeal plus genuine hurricane-impact protection. Both sashes move, both sashes tilt inward for easy cleaning, and the laminated impact glass stays in the frame when debris hits. TruePane Windows & Doors installs impact-rated double hungs across Pompano Beach, from Garden Isles to Harbor Village, with a focus on HVHZ code compliance and clean, square, watertight installation. We carry this profile across our PGT, CGI, CWS, ES Windows, ECO, and Mr-Glass lines. Call (863) 591-8673 to talk specs, finishes, or schedule a free on-site measurement.

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Product Overview - Double Hung Windows

The double hung window is the most traditional window profile in American residential architecture, and in Pompano Beach it remains one of the most requested impact products we install. The design uses two operable sashes that slide vertically in a single frame, one above the other. On this impact series, both the top and bottom sashes tilt inward, which means you can clean both sides of the glass from inside the house – a real advantage on second-story openings along the Intracoastal where ladder access is awkward.

What makes this profile suited to hurricane-prone construction is the combination of a rigid aluminum or vinyl frame with laminated impact glass. The laminated glass carries a PVB (polyvinyl butyral) interlayer that bonds the glass layers together. Under impact, the glass may crack, but the interlayer holds the broken pieces in place and keeps the opening sealed. That prevents wind-driven rain from entering and stops the sudden pressure change that can lift a roof. It’s the same principle behind every HVHZ-rated opening we install in Pompano Beach.

Architecturally, double hungs fit ranch homes, mid-century builds, Key West style cottages, and the Mediterranean and coastal contemporary homes common across Pompano Beach. The vertical proportions read as traditional, and the operable top sash gives you ventilation without opening the full window – useful during a Florida afternoon shower when you want airflow but not rain on the sill. For homeowners replacing original single-pane double hungs, this product preserves the original look while bringing the opening up to current Florida Building Code HVHZ standards.

We see a lot of Pompano Beach homes with original aluminum single-pane double hungs from the 1960s and 70s. Those frames are often pitted from salt air, the balances are worn, and the glass offers zero impact protection. Replacing them with an impact-rated double hung keeps the architectural character intact and eliminates the need for separate storm panels. Installation quality matters as much as the product itself, which is why TruePane Windows & Doors sets every unit level, plumb, and square, with perimeter sealing per AAMA 812 practice. A poorly installed NOA-rated window is not an NOA-rated assembly.

Technical Specifications

Here is what TruePane Windows & Doors offers on the double hung impact series, with every configuration quoted to your specific opening and wind zone. We do not pad design pressures or sell you a heavier system than your home needs.

• Frame materials: Aluminum or vinyl. Aluminum offers a slimmer profile and a more contemporary look; vinyl offers thermal performance and a softer feel. Both are engineered for HVHZ loads when paired with the correct impact glass.
• Glass options: Laminated impact glass (PVB interlayer), Low-E insulated glass, tinted glass, and clear glass. You can combine Low-E with laminated impact glass for energy performance plus protection.
• Finish options: White, Almond, Bronze, Black, and Tan. Both interior and exterior finishes available depending on the line.
• Screen options: Half screen (covers the bottom sash opening only) and full screen (covers the entire opening). Both are removable from the interior where frame design allows.
• Operation: Dual vertical sliding sashes, both tilt-in for cleaning. Spring or block-and-tackle balance systems depending on line and sash weight.
• Design pressure: Matched to your wind zone, up to +/-100. We quote the specific DP your Pompano Beach location requires – never higher, never guesswork.
• Compliance documentation: Miami-Dade NOA and Florida Product Approval numbers available per configuration. We provide the documents your permit package needs.

We quote exact sizing after measurement. Custom sizes are available within each manufacturer’s approved dimensional range, and we verify every configuration against the Miami-Dade NOA or FL Product Approval before we order.

Hurricane & Compliance Performance

This is the section that matters most in Pompano Beach, where Broward County enforces the High-Velocity Hurricane Zone provisions of the Florida Building Code. Here is what the double hung impact series delivers, and the testing context behind it.

Laminated Impact Glass

Two panes of glass bonded with a PVB interlayer. Under debris impact, the glass cracks but the interlayer holds the shattered pane in the frame. The opening stays sealed against wind-driven rain and internal pressurization. This is the core of the impact protection, not a film applied after the fact. If the glass ever does break, it remains serviceable until you can schedule replacement.

Miami-Dade NOA / Florida Product Approval

Each double hung configuration carries a Miami-Dade Notice of Acceptance or a Florida Product Approval number, issued per configuration. That means the exact frame, glass, size, and hardware combination has been tested and accepted for use in HVHZ jurisdictions. We verify the specific approval on your quote, and provide the documentation Pompano Beach and Broward County permitting offices request. No approval number, no installation – it’s that simple for us.

FBC / HVHZ Compliance

The product is engineered to Florida Building Code High-Velocity Hurricane Zone requirements. HVHZ is the strictest wind-borne debris region standard in the country, applied to Broward and Miami-Dade counties. A window rated for HVHZ use has been designed and validated for the wind pressures and debris impacts expected in Pompano Beach. Units sold elsewhere in Florida do not automatically meet this bar.

TAS 201 / 202 / 203 Testing Context

HVHZ-rated products are tested under a protocol family that includes TAS 201 (large-missile impact), TAS 202 (cyclic wind-pressure loading), and TAS 203 (forced-entry resistance). Here is what that means: a 9-foot 2×4 fired at the glass, followed by thousands of pressure cycles that simulate hurricane gusts, followed by an attempt to force entry through the assembly. If a product holds up through that sequence, it earns its rating. The double hung impact series is tested in this framework.

Design Pressure for Your Wind Zone

Design pressures are matched to your wind zone, up to +/-100. We do not sell a “one rating fits all” window. Your Pompano Beach location, elevation, opening size, and proximity to the coast all factor into the required DP. We calculate the requirement, quote the configuration that meets it, and never push a higher DP than the code demands. Over-specifying wastes your money; under-specifying fails inspection.

Energy Performance

Low-E and insulated glass options are available on this series. Low-E coatings reduce solar heat gain, which matters when your west-facing windows get the full afternoon Pompano Beach sun. Insulated glass adds a thermal break and can help with condensation resistance. Pairing Low-E with laminated impact glass gives you hurricane protection plus year-round energy performance in one glazed unit.

Color & Glass Options

The five finish options – White, Almond, Bronze, Black, and Tan – cover the finish palette most Pompano Beach homes actually use. White and Almond read as clean and traditional, the default choice for ranch homes and older Florida cottages. Bronze works well on mid-century builds and pool houses with darker accent tones. Black has become the go-to for modern coastal and transitional remodels, where a dark frame against a light stucco wall creates sharp contrast. Tan sits between Almond and Bronze and blends well with beige and sand-toned exteriors common in neighborhoods west of Federal Highway.

On the glass side, clear laminated impact glass gives you protection without changing the light quality or color of the view. Tinted glass adds glare reduction and some heat rejection, and we often recommend it for east- and west-facing openings. Low-E insulated glass is the performance choice: it combines a Low-E coating with an airspace to cut solar heat gain, and it can be specified with laminated impact glass as the outboard pane. If you are replacing windows in a Pompano Beach home and want maximum energy performance plus hurricane protection in one package, that combination is worth considering. We can show you samples at your estimate.

Installation by TruePane Windows & Doors in Pompano Beach

A hurricane-rated window is only as good as the opening it sits in. In Pompano Beach, where the wind zone, coastal exposure, and building department requirements vary block by block, installation is the difference between a window that performs in a storm and one that leaks on a normal Tuesday afternoon. That is why TruePane Windows & Doors handles every double hung installation with a defined process, not a rushed one-day crew.

Every job starts with a pre-install inspection. We check the existing opening for rot, termite damage, out-of-square framing, and water intrusion before we order anything. Pompano Beach homes built before the 1990s often have opening conditions that need correction before a new impact window can seat properly. We identify that early and fold it into the quote, so there are no surprises mid-project. We also pull the permit package requirements for your specific property – Broward County and Pompano Beach permitting rules for HVHZ openings are strict, and the NOA or FL Product Approval documentation has to match the exact configuration being installed.

On install day, every unit is set level, plumb, and square. We do not shim and hope; we measure and verify. The perimeter is sealed with AAMA 812 compliant low-expansion foam, which creates an airtight, watertight seal without distorting the frame. Our installation practice follows AAMA 2400/2410 standards for window installation. We flash and seal the opening to shed water, not trap it, and we pay particular attention to sill pans and head flashings on east-facing walls that take the brunt of Pompano Beach’s afternoon storms.

After the unit is set and sealed, we run a water test on the perimeter, then trim and clean the opening. You get a walkthrough before we leave, with the operation of both sashes, the tilt-in function, and the screen shown to you. If you are replacing windows in a Pompano Beach home, do not let a generalist crew install an NOA-rated product and void the value of the engineering. The product protects you when the installer respects the system. We do.

Frequently Asked Questions - Double Hung Windows

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TruePane Windows & Doors provides free on-site measurements for double hung impact windows in Pompano Beach. We show you samples, verify your wind zone requirements, and give you a written line-item quote with no change orders. Call (863) 591-8673 to schedule yours.

Written by the team at TruePane Windows & Doors, serving Pompano Beach, FL with hurricane-impact window and door installation.