Picture & Fixed Windows

Picture & Fixed Windows in Palm Beach, FL | Winslow Windows & Doors

Picture and fixed windows give you what no other window profile can: a clean, uninterrupted wall of glass from floor to ceiling or wall to wall, with nothing in the way of the view. Here in Palm Beach, where you’re looking out at water, palms, or a garden you’ve spent years building, that matters. Winslow Windows & Doors has installed these non-operable impact panels across Palm Beach for years, on new construction and remodels alike, from direct oceanfront to quiet inland streets. They’re popular because they don’t swing, slide, or crank open, so the glass area is larger and the failure points are fewer. Call (561) 782-7525 and we’ll help you spec the right one for your opening.

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Product Overview - Picture & Fixed Windows

Picture windows are fixed in place. They don’t open. That sounds like a limitation until you understand the trade-off: no operating hardware means the sightlines are cleaner, the glass can be bigger, and the whole unit is structurally simpler. In hurricane-prone construction, simpler is better. A non-operable laminated impact glass panel has no moving sash, no rollers, no tracks, no weep holes to maintain. Water has fewer places to get in, air has fewer places to leak, and the frame carries the load the way the manufacturer engineered it to.

Most homeowners in Palm Beach pair a large picture window with operable units on either side. You get a centerpiece view with ventilation where you need it, whether that’s two casements flanking a wide fixed center in a living room or sliders on each side of a picture panel in a bedroom. The fixed panel does the heavy lifting for the view; the operable units handle the breeze. We sell and install these units across our product lines, including PGT, CGI, CWS, ES Windows, ECO, and Mr-Glass, so the frame profile and hardware finish can match across the whole opening.

The frame choices are aluminum or vinyl. Aluminum is the workhorse in South Florida coastal construction, thin-lined and paintable, and it’s what most Palm Beach architects draw when they want a modern or Mediterranean profile. Vinyl has gained ground for its thermal performance and lower maintenance. Both are suited to fixed-panel work because there’s no daily friction from operation, so the finish stays intact longer. Maximum width is up to 120 inches, which covers the dramatic openings you see on waterfront living rooms. Call (561) 782-7525 with your rough dimensions and we’ll tell you what’s feasible.

Technical Specifications

• Frame materials: Aluminum or vinyl, selected to match the rest of your opening.
• Maximum width: Up to 120 inches, engineering-dependent per wind zone.
• Glass options: Laminated impact glass with PVB interlayer, Low-E insulated glass, tinted glass, clear glass.
• Finish options: White, almond, bronze, black, tan.
• Operation: Fixed, non-operable. No sash, no hardware, no weep system.
• Design pressure: Matched to your wind zone, up to +/-100. We never spec higher than your structure requires, because over-specifying costs you money without adding safety.
• Compliance documentation: Miami-Dade NOA and Florida Product Approval numbers available per configuration. Verify the exact numbers on your written quote.
• Product lines: Available across PGT, CGI, CWS, ES Windows, ECO, and Mr-Glass catalogs.

Hurricane & Compliance Performance

Laminated Impact Glass - The glass is two panes bonded with a PVB (polyvinyl butyral) interlayer. Under a storm-driven impact, the glass cracks but the interlayer holds the shattered pieces in the frame. The window stays closed, the envelope stays sealed, and wind-driven rain doesn’t enter the home. It’s the core of the impact rating.

Miami-Dade NOA / Florida Product Approval - Every configuration we quote carries the applicable Miami-Dade Notice of Acceptance or Florida Product Approval number. These are issued per configuration, not blanket-wide, which means the exact number for your specific size and glass pack gets verified on your quote before we ever order the unit.

FBC / HVHZ Compliance - These units are engineered to Florida Building Code High-Velocity Hurricane Zone requirements. HVHZ is the stricter standard that governs Palm Beach County and Miami-Dade. If your home is in Palm Beach, your windows have to meet it. These do.

TAS 201 / 202 / 203 Testing Context - HVHZ-rated products are tested under the TAS protocol family: TAS 201 for large-missile impact, TAS 202 for cyclic wind-pressure loading, TAS 203 for forced-entry resistance. That’s the benchmark. Products that carry HVHZ approval have passed that gauntlet.

Design Pressure for Your Wind Zone - We size design pressure to your structure’s actual wind zone. Ratings go up to +/-100, but we never spec higher than the engineer’s calculations require. Buying a DP 100 window for a DP 50 zone is wasted money. We match it properly.

Energy Performance - Low-E insulated glass options are available for these fixed panels. Tinted glass is another choice for west-facing Palm Beach walls that get afternoon sun. Clear laminated is the standard. Your glass pack changes the energy performance, the look, and the price, so we walk through it with you before quoting.

Color & Glass Options

Five finish colors cover most of what we install in Palm Beach: white, almond, bronze, black, and tan. White and almond lean traditional, and you’ll see them all over older Palm Beach ranch homes and cottages. Bronze and black have become the go-to for the modern and transitional builds going up in neighborhoods from El Cid to the North End, where deeper frame colors contrast with white stucco. Tan works well on Mediterranean and Spanish-style homes with earth-toned exteriors.

Glass selection is quieter but just as important. Clear laminated impact glass is the default: maximum light transmission, full protection. Low-E insulated glass adds an energy-performance layer, which matters on east- and west-facing walls where the sun hits hard in the morning and late afternoon. Tinted glass cuts glare and solar heat gain, and many Palm Beach waterfront owners choose it for living rooms that face the Intracoastal. We’ll show you samples from multiple product lines so you can see the glass tint and frame finish together, in person, before you commit.

Installation by Winslow Windows & Doors in Palm Beach

A hurricane-rated window is only as good as the opening it’s set into. We’ve torn out plenty of impact windows installed by crews who didn’t understand coastal wind zones, and the failures are predictable: out-of-square openings, missing perimeter sealant, gaps hidden behind trim that leaked for years. In Palm Beach, where salt air and summer storms work on every exposed surface, installation quality is the difference between a 20-year window and a five-year problem.

Our process starts with a pre-install inspection of the rough opening. We check the framing, look for rot or termite damage, verify the opening dimensions, and confirm the design pressure requirement for your specific wind zone before the unit is ever ordered. On install day, the frame is set level, plumb, and square, with shims where needed so the unit isn’t twisted into place. The perimeter gets AAMA 812 low-expansion foam sealant, a closed-cell barrier that blocks air and water without distorting the frame. Our installation practice follows AAMA 2400/2410 standards, which means proper flashing, proper anchoring, and proper integration with your existing weather barrier.

After the panel is set and sealed, we do a final water test on every opening. Then we trim it out, clean the glass, and walk you through the finished work. If your Palm Beach project requires a permit, we’re familiar with the HVHZ submittal process and can provide the NOA or Florida Product Approval documentation your permit package needs. An improper installation voids the protection the NOA-rating is supposed to deliver. This is not a product to buy from a big-box store and hand to a general handyman. The stakes are too high, and the margin for error is too small. Call (561) 782-7525 to schedule a site visit.

Frequently Asked Questions - Picture & Fixed Windows

What wind zone / design pressure is the Picture & Fixed Window rated for? These windows are rated to design pressures matched to your specific wind zone, up to +/-100. We never spec higher than your structure requires, and we verify the exact rating for your opening during the quote process. Call (561) 782-7525 with your address and we’ll confirm what your home needs.

What is the lead time? Lead time depends on the product line, glass pack, and finish you select. Custom sizes and Low-E insulated configurations typically take longer than standard clear laminated panels. We confirm the production schedule at the time of quote so you know exactly what to expect before any money changes hands. Call (561) 782-7525 and we’ll check current factory lead times for your configuration.

Does it require a Miami-Dade NOA or Florida Product Approval submittal for my permit? Yes, in most Palm Beach County municipalities, the permit package needs the NOA or Florida Product Approval number for the exact configuration you’re installing. We provide that documentation from our product lines and we’re familiar with the submittal process in local HVHZ jurisdictions. Call (561) 782-7525 and we’ll walk you through what your municipality requires.

Can I customize the size or configuration? Yes. Fixed panels can be built up to 120 inches wide, and glass, tint, Low-E, and frame finish are all selectable. The exact maximum for your opening depends on the design pressure your wind zone requires. Call (561) 782-7525 with your rough dimensions and we’ll tell you what’s buildable and what isn’t.

How do I maintain the frame? These frames need very little. Wipe the vinyl or aluminum down with mild soap and water a few times a year, especially if you’re close to salt air, and check the perimeter sealant annually for any gaps. No moving parts means no track lubrication, no roller replacement, no hardware failure. Call (561) 782-7525 if you ever see condensation between panes or any sign of sealant failure, and we’ll inspect it.

Get a Quote - Picture & Fixed Windows in Palm Beach

If you’re planning a new build, a remodel, or a window replacement in Palm Beach, we’ll measure your openings, walk through glass and finish options in person, and give you a written quote with the exact NOA documentation you need. Estimates are free. Call (561) 782-7525 to schedule yours.

Written by the team at Winslow Windows & Doors, serving Palm Beach, FL and surrounding coastal communities.