Impact Awning Window Installation in Fort Lauderdale

Awning windows open the full width of the sash while the height of the opening is limited to the outward swing of the sash — typically 70–80% of the sash height. This provides good ventilation in smaller window sizes and excellent ventilation in taller awning units. For maximum airflow in a given window opening, casement windows (which open the full sash area) provide slightly more ventilation than awning windows of the same size.

Yes — and this is one of the most common installation configurations in Fort Lauderdale. Awning windows are regularly mulled (joined) with fixed picture windows, single hung windows, or casement windows to create multi-unit window assemblies that combine different functional requirements in a single opening. An awning unit at the bottom of a picture window provides ventilation while the large fixed glass above maintains unobstructed views. We design multi-unit configurations based on each opening's ventilation, light, and view requirements.

Awning windows when open provide less security than when closed — the opened sash creates a gap at the bottom of the frame. However, the limited opening angle — typically limited by the crank mechanism to 70–80% of full extension — makes entry through an open awning window very difficult. Most quality impact awning windows also include multi-point locking hardware that provides excellent security when the window is closed.

The outward-swinging sash of an awning window conflicts with interior blinds, shades, or drapes that extend to the windowsill when open. Window treatments for awning windows are typically mounted at or above the frame height — roller shades or plantation shutters that clear the sash swing area. Exterior screens mount in a fixed position outside the sash and don't conflict with operation. We discuss window treatment compatibility during the product selection process for each project.