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Double hung windows give Boynton Beach homeowners the classic vertical-glide operation they expect from traditional Florida architecture, with both the top and bottom sashes able to move independently. What makes ours different is the laminated impact glass and HVHZ-rated engineering behind that familiar profile. We install double hung impact windows across Boynton Beach, from older Ranch-style homes near Golfview Harbour to newer construction in Canyon Lakes, and every installation gets the same level, plumb, and square treatment. Call (561) 708-6771 to talk through your project or schedule a free on-site measurement.
Product Overview - Double Hung Windows
A double hung window is the profile most people picture when they think of a traditional home: two vertical sashes stacked in a single frame, each sliding up and down in its own track. The big advantage over a single hung is ventilation. You can open the top sash, the bottom sash, or both at once, which lets hot air escape high while cooler air pulls in low. In a Boynton Beach climate, that airflow pattern matters more than most people expect, especially on the second floor of a two-story home where heat collects fast.
We carry this product in aluminum and vinyl frame options, and the impact-rated versions use laminated glass with a PVB interlayer. That interlayer is the core of the hurricane story. Under impact, glass may crack, but the laminate holds the pieces in the frame so wind and rain don’t turn a broken window into a breached opening and a pressured interior. The sash design is what makes it double hung: both top and bottom sashes tilt inward for cleaning, which means no ladder work on the second story and no hiring someone to wash the outside glass. In Boynton Beach, where salt air and afternoon thunderstorms leave film on glass fast, that tilt-in feature gets used more than most manufacturers assume.
Architecturally, double hungs fit the low-slung Florida ranch, the Mediterranean revival, the Key West cottage, and just about any home built before impact glazing became code. That’s the main reason homeowners choose this profile over horizontal rollers: they want the look of the original house, but with today’s code-compliant impact protection. We order each unit to size, so the double hung reads like it was always there, not like a retrofit afterthought.
Technical Specifications
- Frame materials: aluminum or vinyl, depending on the home, budget, and coastal exposure.
- Glass options: laminated impact glass with PVB interlayer, Low-E insulated glass, tinted glass, or clear glass.
- Finish options: white, almond, bronze, black, and tan.
- Screen options: half screen or full screen.
- Design pressure: matched to your specific wind zone, up to +/-100. We never spec a higher DP than your zone calls for, because pushing past the required number just adds cost without adding protection.
- Compliance documentation: Miami-Dade NOA and Florida Product Approval numbers are available per configuration. We verify the exact approval on your written quote before you sign anything.
- Engineering standard: engineered to Florida Building Code High-Velocity Hurricane Zone requirements.
Hurricane & Compliance Performance
Laminated Impact Glass - The PVB (polyvinyl butyral) interlayer is what separates an impact window from a standard insulated unit. When a large-missile object strikes the glass, the laminate holds the broken pieces in the frame rather than letting them blow into the room. That keeps the building envelope closed during the storm, which matters as much as whether the glass cracks at all.
Miami-Dade NOA & Florida Product Approval - Every configuration we quote carries its own Miami-Dade Notice of Acceptance and Florida Product Approval documentation. These numbers are issued per configuration, not per product family, so we verify the exact one that applies to your size, frame material, and glass package on the written quote. Your permit submittal needs the right number attached, and we make sure it’s there.
FBC / HVHZ Compliance - The product is engineered to Florida Building Code High-Velocity Hurricane Zone requirements. HVHZ is the strictest wind-borne debris standard in the state, and it applies to Boynton Beach and the rest of Palm Beach County’s coastal band. When a product carries HVHZ language on its approval, it has been designed for exactly the exposure we live with here.
TAS 201 / 202 / 203 Testing Context - These are the test protocols behind the HVHZ rating. TAS 201 covers large-missile impact, meaning a piece of lumber fired at the glass at speed. TAS 202 covers cyclic wind-pressure loading, which simulates the repeated gusts of a real hurricane rather than one steady push. TAS 203 covers forced-entry resistance after impact. Products tested under this protocol family have been pushed hard before they ever go into a Boynton Beach opening.
Design Pressure Matched to Your Wind Zone - We match design pressure to your actual wind zone, up to +/-100, and we don’t oversell beyond that. A higher DP number doesn’t mean a better window for your house. It means you paid for capacity you don’t need. We spec what your zone requires, nothing more, nothing less.
Energy Performance Options - Low-E and insulated glass options are available for homeowners who want the impact protection plus reduced heat gain and better thermal performance. In a south-facing Boynton Beach bedroom or a west-facing living room, Low-E makes a noticeable difference in afternoon comfort and HVAC load, and you get it without sacrificing the impact story.
Color & Glass Options
The finish you pick should come from the house, not from a catalog page. White and almond work well on the beige stucco and light-color homes that dominate western Boynton Beach communities like Quantum Lakes and Palm Meadows. Bronze and black are the stronger choice on homes with dark bronze accents, Bahama shutters, or a more contemporary exterior. Tan lands somewhere in between and often disappears quietly into earth-tone elevations. We carry all five finishes, and our supplier lines (PGT, CGI, CWS, ES Windows, ECO, and Mr-Glass) each have their own color naming, so we match the actual finish chip to your stucco, fascia, and front door before we write the order.
On the glass side, the baseline impact package is clear laminated glass, which gives you the storm protection with the least change in visible light. Tinted glass steps in when a full-sun elevation turns a room into an oven in July. Low-E insulated glass is the choice for bedrooms and main living areas where thermal performance matters most, and it pairs well with any of the frame finishes. If you’re replacing windows on a home built in the 1980s with original single-pane aluminum, any of these glass options will be a noticeable step up in comfort and noise reduction, even though we don’t market specific percentage claims.
Installation by TruePane Windows & Doors in Boynton Beach
We install double hung windows in Boynton Beach the way the product approval intends them to be installed. A window with a valid Miami-Dade NOA can still fail in a storm if the perimeter seal, anchor pattern, or shimming is done wrong. We follow AAMA 2400/2410 installation practice and use AAMA 812 low-expansion foam as the perimeter sealant on every opening. That matters in HVHZ territory, because the foam and the mechanical attachment are doing real work under cyclic wind load, not just filling a gap.
Every job starts with a pre-install inspection of the existing opening. Older Boynton Beach homes frequently have rotted wood bucks, shifted headers, or out-of-square rough openings, especially on the east side of Federal Highway where salt exposure runs hardest. We measure and assess before we ever order glass. On install day, we set the frame level, plumb, and square, then anchor it per the product approval and shim it so the sashes glide cleanly without binding. After the foam cures, we trim, caulk the exterior perimeter, and run a water test. We pull or coordinate permits for HVHZ jurisdictions as part of the job. The permit submittal includes the NOA and Florida Product Approval documentation for your exact configuration, because the plans examiner in Boynton Beach will check.
Improper installation is the most common reason an impact window underperforms in a real storm, and it’s also the most common reason homeowners end up with a leaking window six months after the crew leaves. We’d rather take longer on the opening and get the seal right the first time.
Frequently Asked Questions - Double Hung Windows
The double hung window is rated for the design pressure your specific Boynton Beach wind zone calls for, up to +/-100, and we match that number to your opening on the written quote. We don’t sell a higher DP than your zone requires. Call (561) 708-6771 and we’ll check your address against the wind zone map and give you the exact design pressure for your home.
Lead time depends on the frame material, glass package, finish color, and the manufacturer we spec the project through. Some configurations ship in a few weeks; custom sizes and less common finishes take longer. We give you a written lead time when we write the quote, and we update it if the manufacturer shifts their production schedule. Call (561) 708-6771 for current lead times on your specific configuration.
Yes. In Boynton Beach, which is in an HVHZ jurisdiction, your permit submittal will need the NOA and Florida Product Approval documentation for the exact window configuration you’re buying. We pull that documentation for you and include it in the permit package, so you’re not chasing paperwork on a manufacturer’s website at 11 p.m. the night before your submittal.
Yes. Double hungs are ordered to the rough opening, not cut from stock. That means custom widths, custom heights, mullions, simulated divided lites, and specific glass packages are all available. The one thing we won’t do is spec a window that exceeds the design pressure range of the product for your wind zone. Call (561) 708-6771 with your rough opening dimensions and we’ll price the exact unit.
Keep the tracks free of sand and salt grit, and clean the glass with a mild soap solution rather than abrasive cleaners. The tilt-in sashes make both sides of the glass reachable without a ladder. For Boynton Beach homes near the Intracoastal or ocean, rinse the exterior frames a few times a year to keep salt film from sitting on the finish. That’s it. No repainting, no seal treatments, no special maintenance.
Get a Quote - Double Hung Windows in Boynton Beach
If you’re replacing windows in Boynton Beach and want the traditional double hung profile with real impact protection, let’s get your openings measured and priced. We’ll walk the house, check the openings, show you finish and glass samples, and give you a written line-item quote with the exact NOA and product approval documentation for your configuration. Call (561) 708-6771 to schedule your free on-site measurement and get your project started.
Written by the team at TruePane Windows & Doors, serving Boynton Beach, FL and the surrounding Palm Beach County communities.
Six Reasons Homeowners Choose TruePane 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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