Double Hung Windows

Double Hung Windows in Hollywood, FL | TruePane Windows & Doors

Double hung windows are the classic Florida choice when you want traditional charm without giving up hurricane protection. Both sashes glide vertically and tilt inward, so you get full ventilation from top or bottom plus easy cleaning from inside your home. TruePane Windows & Doors installs impact-rated double hung windows throughout Hollywood, FL, from Emerald Hills to Hollywood Lakes, engineered for the wind zones and coastal exposure our neighborhoods actually face. We install across PGT, CGI, CWS, ES Windows, ECO, and Mr-Glass lines, so your options stay open without the guesswork. Call (863) 334-2933 to schedule a free on-site measurement and get a written line-item quote.

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Product Overview - Double Hung Windows

Double hung windows are a vertical-glide design with two operable sashes: the bottom sash lifts up, the top sash pulls down. That airflow flexibility matters in Hollywood, where cross-breeze is the difference between a comfortable afternoon and cranking the AC. Both sashes tilt inward on this impact series, so cleaning the exterior glass from inside your home is simple even on a second story.

The profile stays traditional, which is why you see double hungs on so many 1950s ranch homes and Mediterranean-style houses across Hollywood. What changes is the internals. These units are built around laminated impact glass with a PVB interlayer, held in frames engineered for high-velocity hurricane zone conditions. The result looks like a classic window and performs like storm armor.

Frame material matters in South Florida. We offer aluminum for narrow sightlines and structural stiffness on larger openings, and vinyl for thermal isolation and lower maintenance on coastal homes where salt air chews through lesser materials. Both routes are available in impact-rated configurations that carry Miami-Dade NOA and Florida Product Approval documentation.

What we’ve seen in Hollywood specifically is that homeowners often replace old single-hung or jalousie windows with double hungs because the upgrade path feels natural. Same footprint, better glass, real code compliance, and a profile that doesn’t fight the architecture. Installation quality determines whether the system actually performs to its rating, and that’s where our crew earns its keep. Call (863) 334-2933 if you’re pricing replacements.

Technical Specifications

Here are the configurations we order and install for Hollywood homeowners. Your exact spec depends on opening size, wind zone, and finish selection.

• Frame materials: Aluminum or vinyl, selected by opening size and coastal exposure
• Glass options: Laminated impact glass with PVB interlayer, Low-E insulated glass, tinted glass, or clear glass
• Finish colors: White, Almond, Bronze, Black, or Tan, inside and out
• Screen options: Half screen or full screen
• Design pressure: Matched to your wind zone, up to +/-100, never higher
• Compliance: Miami-Dade NOA and Florida Product Approval numbers issued per configuration, verified on your specific quote
• Code path: Engineered to Florida Building Code High-Velocity Hurricane Zone requirements

Sash operation is smooth-glide on both top and bottom panels, with tilt-in release mechanisms that lock when not engaged. We can provide cut-sheet drawings and product approval documents for your Hollywood building permit during the estimate process.

Hurricane & Compliance Performance

Laminated Impact Glass
The glass package uses a PVB (polyvinyl butyral) interlayer sandwiched between panes. Under impact, the glass may crack but it holds in the frame rather than shattering into the living space. That interlayer is the single biggest safety feature separating an impact window from a standard window in Hollywood’s storm season.

Miami-Dade NOA / Florida Product Approval
This product line carries Notice of Acceptance and Florida Product Approval numbers issued per configuration. That means the specific size, glass, and frame combination on your quote has been reviewed and accepted by Florida’s building code authority, not just marketed as hurricane resistant. We verify the exact approval on your quote before you sign.

FBC / HVHZ Compliance
Every double hung unit we sell in Hollywood is engineered to Florida Building Code High-Velocity Hurricane Zone requirements. HVHZ is the strictest wind standard in the state and applies to Broward County. A window that meets HVHZ standards meets the rest of Florida by default.

TAS 201 / 202 / 203 Testing Context
HVHZ-rated products are tested under a protocol family that includes TAS 201 for large-missile impact, TAS 202 for cyclic wind-pressure loading, and TAS 203 for forced-entry resistance. These are the tests that prove a window can take a 2×4 strike and keep the building envelope intact. We’re happy to walk you through what each test measures during your estimate.

Design Pressure Matched to Your Wind Zone
Design pressures are matched to your wind zone, up to +/-100, never higher. We don’t oversell ratings that your house doesn’t need in Hollywood. Your wind zone depends on distance from the coast, structure height, and opening size, and we calculate the right DP for each opening rather than applying a blanket number.

Low-E / Insulated Glass Options
Energy performance is available through Low-E and insulated glass configurations. That combination reduces solar heat gain on east- and west-facing walls, which matters in Hollywood where afternoon sun hits hard. Tinted glass options give you additional glare control without blinds or film.

Color & Glass Options

Finish selection in Hollywood tends to follow house style. White and Almond stay dominant on older concrete-block ranch homes and townhouse communities where the window trim reads as part of the wall plane. Bronze and Tan suit the Mediterranean and Spanish Colonial Revival homes around Hollywood Lakes and parts of North Beach, where darker frame colors anchor the facade. Black frames have picked up traction on modern and coastal contemporary builds, especially with clear or lightly tinted glass.

Glass choice depends on what each room does. Clear impact glass works for north-facing rooms and shaded patio walls where you want maximum natural light. Tinted glass takes the glare down on west-facing bedrooms and living rooms that bake after 3 p.m. Low-E insulated glass adds thermal performance, which helps on south-facing walls where summer sun sits all day. Laminated impact glass is the base layer on every option: regardless of tint or Low-E, the PVB interlayer stays in the package.

If you’re replacing windows in a Hollywood historic district, we can help you match the original profile. Pulling a sample from the existing frame before ordering is standard practice on our end. Your quote spells out finish, glass, and screen selection line by line, so there’s no ambiguity when the order goes in.

Installation by TruePane Windows & Doors in Hollywood

An NOA-rated window only performs to its rating if it’s installed correctly. We’ve seen failed installations around Hollywood where the window itself was fine, but the perimeter seal wasn’t done right, the frame wasn’t level in the rough opening, or the flashing let water migrate behind the stucco. That’s the entire reason we handle installation in-house rather than subcontracting it out.

Our process starts with a pre-install inspection of each opening. We check the rough opening dimensions, the condition of existing framing, and the water management path around the window before ordering anything. When the units arrive, we set every window level, plumb, and square, then secure it to the structural frame per the product approval details. Perimeter sealing follows AAMA 812 practice using low-expansion foam, then we apply the AAMA 2400/2410-compliant installation sequence for the flashing and sill details.

After the window is set and sealed, we run a water test on the exterior and inspect the interior for any air or moisture intrusion. We clean the job site at the end of every day. In Hollywood, this matters because most homes sit close to the coast, and wind-driven rain finds any gap in the envelope fast. Permitting awareness is part of the package too: Broward County and the City of Hollywood enforce HVHZ submittals, and we know what documentation the building department expects.

The point is simple. The window is engineered, but the install is a craft. We treat it like one. If you want the full system, glass to flashing, call (863) 334-2933 and we’ll schedule your measurement.

Frequently Asked Questions - Double Hung Windows

What wind zone / design pressure is the Double Hung Window rated for?
Design pressure is matched to your wind zone, up to +/-100, never higher. The exact DP on your quote depends on your Hollywood property’s distance from the coast, structure height, and opening size. We calculate per opening, not per house. Call (863) 334-2933 and we’ll pull your wind zone and run the numbers during the free estimate.

What is the lead time for double hung windows in Hollywood?
Lead time depends on the manufacturer line, glass package, and current production schedules. PGT, CGI, CWS, ES Windows, ECO, and Mr-Glass lines each have their own backlog. We confirm lead time on your specific configuration before you sign so you’re never surprised mid-project. Call (863) 334-2933 to get the current estimate for your spec.

Does it require a Miami-Dade NOA or Florida Product Approval submittal for my permit?
Yes, Hollywood and Broward County permit review will ask for the product approval documentation matching your specific window configuration. We provide the Miami-Dade NOA or Florida Product Approval numbers on your quote and prepare the submittal package for your permit application. Call (863) 334-2933 if you want to know which approval applies to your openings.

Can I customize the size or configuration?
Double hung windows are manufactured to the rough opening dimensions of your home, within the tested size limits of the product line. You can choose frame material, finish color, glass package, and screen configuration. We measure every opening on site and order to fit rather than forcing stock sizes into your walls. Call (863) 334-2933 to schedule a measurement in Hollywood.

How do I maintain the frame?
Vinyl frames need occasional cleaning with mild soap and water; aluminum frames with powder-coated or anodized finishes should be rinsed periodically, especially in coastal areas of Hollywood where salt air builds up. Keep the track and tilt-in mechanisms clear of debris and test the sash locks each season. We can point out any maintenance concerns during your installation walkthrough. Call (863) 334-2933 with any product question.

Get a Quote - Double Hung Windows in Hollywood

If you’re pricing double hung windows for a Hollywood home, we’ll give you a written line-item quote at the first visit. No vague verbal estimates, no change orders after the fact. We measure your openings, confirm your wind zone, and show you exactly what each window costs configured your way. Call (863) 334-2933 to schedule your free on-site measurement. Start today and your new windows are in before the next storm season.

Written by the team at TruePane Windows & Doors, serving Hollywood, FL.