Picture & Fixed Windows

Picture & Fixed Windows in Hollywood, FL | TruePane Windows & Doors

Picture and fixed windows are the non-operable workhorses of Florida impact glazing. They give you the largest possible pane of laminated, hurricane-rated glass with no sashes, no weep holes, and no moving parts to maintain. You choose them when the view matters more than ventilation. In Hollywood, where homes face salt air from the Atlantic and wind-driven rain during summer storms, this product earns its keep every single year. TruePane Windows & Doors installs these units across our PGT, CGI, CWS, ES Windows, ECO, and Mr-Glass lines, always to HVHZ standards. We’re a local Hollywood installer, not a call center. Call (863) 334-2933 to talk specs, sizes, or to set up a free on-site measurement.

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Product Overview - Picture & Fixed Windows

The defining trait of a picture window is simple: it doesn’t open. That sounds like a limitation, but in hurricane-country construction it’s actually a strength. A fixed unit has no operable sash to rack under cyclic wind loading, no track where water can pool, and no hardware to corrode in salt air. The entire frame becomes a structural receiver for the laminated glass, which is why picture windows routinely test out at higher design pressures than comparable operable units.

Architecturally, Hollywood homeowners use these panels where the sightline is everything. A wide picture window over a kitchen sink facing a banyan tree. A floor-to-ceiling fixed panel in a living room that frames the pool. A transom band above a slider that lets light in while the slider handles ventilation. The classic combination is a large picture window flanked by two operable units, usually casements or single hungs. You get ventilation when you want it and an uninterrupted center view all the time.

The materials carry the load. We sell this profile in aluminum and vinyl framing, both with reinforcement that meets Florida’s wind-load demands. The glass is laminated impact, with a PVB interlayer that holds the pane in the frame even when something hits it. That’s the whole point. Call (863) 334-2933 if you want to see samples and compare the aluminum profile against the vinyl in person.

Technical Specifications

Here’s the honest spec sheet for the Picture & Fixed Windows TruePane installs in Hollywood. These numbers reflect the options available across our manufacturer lines. We’ll confirm the exact configuration on your quote, because Miami-Dade NOA and Florida Product Approval numbers are issued per configuration, not per product family.

• Frame materials: Aluminum or vinyl, both with impact-rated reinforcement
• Maximum size: Up to 120 inches wide, subject to your wind zone and opening reinforcement
• 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
• Compliance: Engineered to Florida Building Code (FBC) High-Velocity Hurricane Zone (HVHZ) requirements
• Design pressure: Matched to your wind zone, up to +/-100. Never higher.

The 120-inch width is a real number, but it depends entirely on the glass pack thickness and frame reinforcement that your specific Hollywood structure requires. A wide window on a third-floor condo in Hollywood Beach faces different wind loads than a first-floor unit inland near Boulevard Heights. We size accordingly, and we never overstate a pressure rating.

Hurricane & Compliance Performance

This is the section that matters if you’re replacing windows after an inspection failed you, or if you’re building new and need to pass permit review in a HVHZ jurisdiction. Every claim here maps to a test protocol or approval document.

Laminated Impact Glass
The core of this product is two panes of glass bonded to a PVB (polyvinyl butyral) interlayer. Under large-missile impact, the glass may crack but it stays attached to that interlayer and remains in the frame. No breach, no flying shards, no pressure spike inside your home.

Miami-Dade NOA / Florida Product Approval
Every configuration we sell carries a Miami-Dade NOA (Notice of Acceptance) and Florida Product Approval number. These are issued per specific size, glass pack, and frame combination. You’ll see the exact numbers on your quote, and we provide them for your permit submittal.

FBC / HVHZ Compliance
These windows are engineered to Florida Building Code High-Velocity Hurricane Zone requirements. That’s the building code chapter that governs Hollywood and every other coastal municipality in Broward and Miami-Dade. It’s stricter than the inland Florida code, and for good reason.

TAS 201 / 202 / 203 Testing Context
HVHZ-rated products are tested under the TAS protocol family. TAS 201 covers large-missile impact. TAS 202 covers cyclic wind-pressure loading, the repeated push-pull force a hurricane throws at a window over hours. TAS 203 covers forced-entry resistance, which also speaks to security year-round. If a window passes all three, it’s built for this coast.

Design Pressure Matched to Your Wind Zone
Design pressure is the amount of wind force the window is engineered to handle, measured in pounds per square foot. We match the design pressure to your Hollywood wind zone, up to +/-100. We never spec a higher rating than the opening needs because it doesn’t add safety, it just adds cost.

Low-E / Insulated Glass Options
For energy performance, you can opt for Low-E coatings and an insulated glass unit built around the laminated impact lite. This reflects heat while preserving the impact rating. In a Hollywood summer, that’s real comfort; in a Hollywood winter, the heat stays where you want it.

Color & Glass Options

The finish you choose has to survive real life. White and almond remain the top sellers in Hollywood because they work with the city’s dominant architectural stock, which runs from 1950s ranch to 1980s Mediterranean revival. Black and bronze frames read more contemporary, and they’re showing up in new construction throughout Hollywood Lakes and Emerald Hills. Tan splits the difference when the stucco has a warmer pigment.

Glass choice is about function. Clear laminated impact glass is the economical default, and it gives you the truest color from outside. Tinted glass cuts glare on east-facing and west-facing elevations, which matters when the afternoon sun bounces off the Intracoastal. Low-E insulated glass is the energy play, pairing the impact lite with a second pane and a coating that reflects radiant heat. In a picture window, Low-E also helps protect furniture and floors from UV fading, since you can’t exactly close the blinds on a fixed panel you installed for the view.

Installation by TruePane Windows & Doors in Hollywood

We install windows the way the approval documents assume they’ll be installed. An NOA-rated window that’s set out of square or sealed with the wrong foam is a failed system waiting for a storm. That’s not a scare tactic. We’ve opened up dozens of old installations in Hollywood homes and found the same story: decent product, sloppy perimeter seal, water peeking through at the sill corners.

Our process starts with a pre-installation inspection. We measure the rough opening, check the condition of the buck or studs, and identify any water intrusion that needs remediation before a new window goes in. Then we set every unit level, plumb, and square. Not close enough, actually measured. We follow AAMA 2400/2410 installation practice, which covers everything from anchoring to flashing integration. Around the perimeter, we use AAMA 812 low-expansion foam sealant, applied at the right depth so it doesn’t bow the frame or block drainage channels.

After installation, we run a water test on the perimeter. In Hollywood, where wind-driven rain can hit a window from below on an upper floor, that test matters. We also handle the permit side the way a Florida contractor should: we know the HVHZ jurisdiction requirements, and we provide the NOA and Florida Product Approval numbers your permit reviewer will ask for. Call (863) 334-2933 to schedule your free on-site measurement, and we’ll walk you through what your specific opening needs.

Frequently Asked Questions - Picture & Fixed Windows

What wind zone or design pressure is the Picture & Fixed Windows product rated for?
The design pressure is matched to your specific Hollywood wind zone, up to +/-100 pounds per square foot. We never spec a higher rating than your location requires, because the cost wouldn’t buy you any additional safety. Your quote will show the exact design pressure for your opening, based on elevation, exposure, and building height.

What is the lead time for Picture & Fixed Windows?
Lead times vary by manufacturer and by how custom your size and glass pack need to be. PGT and CGI lines typically run shorter than some specialty configurations, but a wide fixed unit with Low-E insulated glass can take longer because it’s built to order. We’ll give you a written lead time estimate when you sign your quote, and we’ll keep you posted if the manufacturer’s schedule shifts. Call (863) 334-2933 and we can check current production windows for the line you’re considering.

Does the Picture & Fixed Window require a Miami-Dade NOA or Florida Product Approval submittal for my permit?
Yes. In Hollywood, which sits inside a High-Velocity Hurricane Zone, your permit submittal will need the specific NOA and Florida Product Approval numbers for your exact window configuration, size, and glass. We provide those documents with your order, matched to the product you approved, so your permit review doesn’t stall on paperwork.

Can I customize the size or configuration of a Picture & Fixed Window?
You can, within the manufacturer’s approved size and pressure limits. Up to 120 inches wide is possible on qualifying configurations, but not every glass pack or frame profile can carry that width in every wind zone. If you want a fixed panel beside an operable unit, or a transom above a slider, we’ll design the arrangement and verify the numbers against the approval documents. Call (863) 334-2933 with your rough dimensions and we’ll tell you what’s possible.

How do I maintain the frame of a Picture & Fixed Window?
Because there are no moving parts, maintenance is mostly cleaning the glass and keeping the frame tracks and weep area free of debris. For aluminum frames in coastal Hollywood, a rinse with fresh water every few months helps cut the salt film that builds up near the beach. Vinyl frames respond well to mild soap and water. Avoid abrasive cleaners on any finish. If you ever see water beads inside the glass or condensation between the panes, call us, that’s a seal issue, not a cleaning issue.

Get a Quote - Picture & Fixed Windows in Hollywood

If you’re replacing windows in Hollywood, or planning new construction that has to pass a HVHZ permit review, let’s talk. We’ll measure your openings, show you frame and glass samples, and give you a line-item quote with the NOA and Florida Product Approval numbers for your exact configurations. Call (863) 334-2933 to schedule your free on-site measurement today.

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