Single Hung Impact Windows in Sarasota, FL

Colors & Finishes

See your single-hung in every finish.

The single-hung opens from the bottom sash while the top half stays fixed — a clean, classic profile that suits almost any Florida elevation. Click a frame finish and glass tint to preview your combination.

Single-Hung

Series 100

Florida Product Approved single-hung window: the bottom sash slides up to open while the top half stays fixed.

Frame finish

Glass tint

Colonial and prairie grid patterns available. We confirm finishes with physical samples at your free in-home estimate.

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Built for Florida

Hurricane-rated, end-to-end.

Every product we install is Miami-Dade certified — the highest impact rating issued in the U.S. Heavy-gauge T6 aluminum frame, stainless steel hardware, laminated impact glass, factory-built, installed by our in-house team.

Miami-Dade NOA
FBC + HVHZ
HVHZ-rated
100% warranty

American-made single-hung impact window installed by GlassIQ

What you get

One advisor. One install crew. Two warranties.

No subcontractors. The team that quotes you is on the truck on install day — and the same team that comes back if anything needs adjustment in year three.

In-house install crew

No subcontractors, no handoffs — the same team start to finish.

Permits handled

End-to-end with your county building department.

10-year installation warranty

Stacked on top of the factory warranty.

English + Spanish

Bilingual, every step of the way.

How it works

Why single-hung is the Florida standard.

A single-hung window has two sashes — two glass panels — stacked vertically inside one frame. The bottom sash slides up on tracks to open the window. The top sash is fixed.

That single moving part is the whole reason single-hungs dominate the Florida market:

Fewer mechanical components. Salt air corrodes hardware. The fewer rollers, balance springs, and pivot mechanisms inside the window, the longer the unit lasts unscheduled-maintenance-free.
Lower cost than double-hung or casement. One operating sash instead of two (double-hung) or a hinge-and-crank mechanism (casement).
Fits standard openings. Replacing 1990s aluminum single-hungs with impact single-hungs is the most common Florida retrofit because the rough opening size doesn't change. Less stucco work, lower install cost.
Inspector familiarity. Every Sarasota County permit reviewer has signed off on thousands of single-hung NOA submissions. Permitting moves fast.

The trade-off versus casement: less ventilation per square foot. Single-hung opens about 50% of the glass area (the bottom half), while a casement opens 100% by swinging out on its hinge. For bedrooms, kitchens, and standard rooms, single-hung is plenty. For rooms that need maximum airflow, casement is the better call — see our casement page.

American-made single-hung impact window on a modern home

Versatile engineering & code compliance

Built to a single Florida specification — installed for any property type.

Single-hung impact windows engineered for high-velocity hurricane zones, certified end-to-end, and code-compliant for residential, commercial, and multi-family applications. Egress-ready when specified with the right configuration.

Florida Product Approved

Fully tested and certified under stringent Florida Product Approval standards, ensuring robust protection against storm forces and high-velocity projectile impacts.

Multi-purpose application

Engineered with heavy-duty structural integrity — ideal for residential, commercial, and multi-family construction. One spec, three building categories.

Egress capabilities

When specified with the proper size and component configurations, these windows fully meet local building code emergency egress requirements.

Core performance & size specifications

Three performance tiers. One unified Florida certification.

Every tier is rated, tested, and approved for Florida hurricane exposure. The right one for your project depends on opening size, wind zone, and architectural intent. We spec it during the estimate.

Standard

Tier 1

Residential retrofit baseline

Frame depth: 2 1/8″
Design pressure: +55 / -60 psf
Max width: 53 1/8″
Max height: 76″

Most installed

Tier 2

HVHZ + large-missile rated

Frame depth: 2 3/4″ max
Design pressure: +75 / -90 psf
Max width: 53 1/8″
Max height: 76″

Premium

Tier 3

Architectural / oversized openings

Frame depth: 3 3/8″ max
Design pressure: +80 / -120 psf
Max width: 53 1/8″
Max height: 96″

Standard features

Premium components — across the entire product range.

Every single-hung we install is built around the same set of high-quality standard components — engineered for safety, smooth operation, and decades of corrosion-free performance.

Frame material

Constructed using a heavy-gauge aluminum T6 alloy profile for maximum structural strength.

Hardware & components

Assembled with stainless steel screws and fitted with dependable sweep locks, block & tackle balances, and a standard flange frame.

Weathering & drainage

Enhanced with double weather-stripping to keep external elements out, paired with built-in weep holes for reliable water drainage in Florida storm conditions.

Aesthetic options

Frame finishes: White or Bronze.
Glass tints: Clear, White, Green, Gray, Bronze, Azuria.

Customization options & upgrades

Tailored to your architecture, your codes, your climate goals.

Every project is different. From the glass package to the muntin pattern, single-hungs can be specified for varying architectural requirements and localized building codes — all on top of the same Florida-approved core.

Advanced glass options

Glass thicknesses scale from standard up to 7/16″ HS/HS, 3/4″ HS/HS, or premium 15/16″ TMP/HS variants. Energy-efficient LoE coatings and laminated insulating glass infused with argon gas are also available for superior thermal performance.

Grid profiles (muntins)

Available with extruded, double-applied 1″ colonial muntins in styles like 1″ Flat-Flat or 1″ Ogee-Flat. Grid patterns can be configured in Colonial, Brittany 6, or Brittany 9 arrangements.

Sash & vent adaptations

Optional configurations include unequal vents, equal-leg adapters, and dedicated egress sash locks to meet specific safety code specifications and adapt to diverse masonry conditions.

Single-hung FAQ

Common questions.

Call 941 310 7028 for anything else.

What is a single-hung window?

Two sashes stacked vertically inside one frame. The bottom sash slides up to open; the top stays fixed. Most-installed window style in Florida.

What's the difference between single-hung and double-hung?

Single-hung has only the bottom sash that moves. Double-hung lets both sashes slide. In Florida, single-hung is dominant because it's less expensive, has fewer mechanical parts to fail in salt air, and double-hung's tilt-in cleaning advantage matters less when most homes have easily reachable windows.

Should I choose aluminum or vinyl single-hungs?

Vinyl works for most standard sizes and has better thermal performance. Aluminum is required for openings larger than vinyl's max (typically 50+ sqft) and is the better choice for direct coastal exposure where maximum corrosion resistance matters.

Product up close

See the build quality up close.

Every unit below is a full-size product display — the same frames, laminated glass, and hardware we install in your home. Click any photo to view full size, or come feel the difference at our Sarasota showroom.

Single-hung impact window