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Awning impact windows are hinged at the top and swing outward from the bottom, so the open sash forms a small canopy over the opening. They work well over a kitchen sink, high on a bathroom wall or beside a picture window. Each is a made-to-measure ES Windows unit.
That top hinge is the point of the style. With the sash angled out and down, light rain tends to run off the glass instead of blowing straight in, so the window can stay cracked open during a passing shower.
Awnings are usually smaller than hung or casement windows, so they often sit above, below or beside a large fixed picture impact window to bring airflow to a wall of glass.
Above a kitchen sink, high on a bathroom wall for privacy, over a tub, or stacked under a fixed window in a living room. Placed high, an awning lets warm air escape near the ceiling while the view and privacy lower down stay as they are. Keep the swing clear of walkways, because the sash projects outward when open.
Often not on its own. An awning’s clear opening is limited by its size and by how far the sash swings, and every bedroom needs an emergency escape opening that meets Florida’s building code; an exterior door also counts. Where the awning is the only window, we pair it with a casement or a single hung window with a large enough sash.
We install ES Windows exclusively, in aluminum and vinyl frames. The ES presentation does not list awning windows by series, so at the estimate we confirm which ES series makes an awning in the size, frame and finish you need. Every unit is made to measure, and you can receive its Florida Product Approval number on request.
A small sash still gets the impact glass its approval requires. Add Low-E glass where the sun hits hardest, such as a west-facing kitchen, or ask whether Solarban 70, which ES lists for its Multimax line, is offered for your awning. Flat or ogee grids are optional and can match the windows beside it.
With the sash open, you can often reach the outer glass from inside; on a ground floor, cleaning from outside is quicker. Wipe the hinge track, keep the operator clean and dry, and check that the seal along the bottom edge closes evenly. Because the screen is inside, it stays clear of storm debris.
To plan yours, request a free awning window estimate.
Why Awnings
Five ways a top-hinged impact window earns its spot over a sink, a tub or a picture window.
Leave an awning cracked in a passing shower and the angled sash helps keep rain off the sill. Close and lock it before a storm, and the impact glass and frame protect the opening with no shutter to put up.
Set high on a bathroom wall, an awning lets steam and warm air out while the opening stays above eye level. Moisture with nowhere to go feeds mildew, which our tips for preventing mold at home cover in more detail.
An awning under or over a fixed window turns a wall of glass into one that can breathe. When the grids and finishes match, the pair reads as one opening from the street.
When the handle pulls the sash shut, the multi-point lock draws it against the weather seal along its edges. With Low-E glass where the sun is strong, a closed awning helps hold cooled air in and manage solar heat.
The multi-point lock holds the bottom edge of the sash at more than one point, so there is no single latch to pry. Keep your permit record, and ask us for each window’s Florida Product Approval number if an inspector or insurer wants it.
Budget and Payment
The price follows the whole scope: units, sizes, series, frame, glass, finish and any repairs once the old windows come out. Qualified homeowners may find financing through independent third-party providers, with PACE an option if a local program covers the property. Terms, eligibility and availability vary by program and location, so check the financing programs listed on our site.
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