ES IMPACT PICTURE WINDOWS

Picture Windows for South Florida

One large pane of laminated impact glass, sized to your opening. More view and daylight, no shutters to put up, and nothing that opens, so nothing to wear out.

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WHAT IS A PICTURE WINDOW

Picture windows: one big pane, nothing in the way

A picture window is a large fixed window. It does not open, so there is no sash, meeting rail, crank or lock crossing the glass. You get one clean pane in a slim frame, with as much view and daylight as the opening allows.

In South Florida that pane also has to handle hurricane season. Guardian installs ES Windows impact picture windows: the fixed ES-EL150 and ES-5100 from the Elite line, and the Multimax MX1500. The laminated impact glass is made to hold together if wind-borne debris hits it, so the opening stays closed and the shutters stay in the garage.

Because a picture window does not open, it is often paired with windows that do. Set single hung or casement windows beside it for a breeze, or use it on its own where light and view matter more than airflow.

How it opensIt doesn't. Fixed glass
Best forLiving rooms, views, tall walls
ES fixed modelsES-EL150 · ES-5100 · MX1500
Frame colors5 ES colors
WHY IT WORKS IN SOUTH FLORIDA

Why fixed picture windows make sense here

A picture window gives up ventilation in that one opening. Here is what you get in return.

More glass, more viewNo sash frame or meeting rail cuts across the opening, so more of the window is clear glass than an operable window of the same size.
Impact ratedLaminated impact glass keeps the opening closed when debris hits. No panels or accordion shutters to close before a storm.
Nothing to wear outWith no moving sash, there are no rollers, cranks, locks or sash seals to wear out or adjust.
Light without the heatLow-E glass options let daylight in while cutting heat and UV, which matters on a big pane facing south or west.
Florida home's front porch with two large picture windows and glass entry doors in Bermuda Bronze frames
Bermuda Bronze
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Try picture windows on a Florida home

Our window visualizer starts with the old windows and accordion shutters. Switch the style to picture windows, then flip through all five ES frame colors: Black, Bermuda Bronze, Bone White, Arcadia Silver and Silver Storm.

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WAYS TO USE A PICTURE WINDOW

Three ways to lay out large picture windows

Every picture window is a fixed unit. What changes is what you put around it.

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Large white-framed picture window on the back of a South Florida home with a clay tile roof, beside a pool
MOST GLASSOn its ownOne large fixed pane fills the opening. Best where you want view more than airflow: a living room facing the pool, a dining room, a high wall over the stairs. Shown with a white frame.
Spanish-style Florida home with a black-framed picture window between two single hung windows
VIEW + AIRFLOWWith side windowsA center picture window flanked by windows that open, here single hung. You keep the big view in the middle and still get a breeze at the ends.Single hung windows →
Modern two-story Florida home with large black-framed fixed and casement windows
MODERNTall and stackedFixed units stacked or joined side by side to fill tall walls, two-story entries and stairwells, often mixed with casement windows. Shown in Black on a modern two-story.Casement windows →

We bring real frame and glass samples to your free estimate.

HOW IT WORKS

From estimate to final inspection

Free in-home estimateWe measure every opening and show you styles, frame colors and glass options.
PermitsWe pull the building permit and handle the paperwork.
InstallationOur crew removes the old windows and installs your new impact windows.
Final inspectionWe schedule the city inspection and close out the permit.

What South Florida homeowners say

SSunitha A.★★★★★
We have installed impact windows including front door, 2 sliding doors and garage side doors. From the start to the finish the team was great. Answered all my questions, addressed all my concerns and it came out beautiful.
GGary J.★★★★★
Met with five different companies. Andrew from Guardian was the last one. I told him what I wanted and he didn't even try to upsell me.
AAshley S.★★★★★
As a new homeowner, new impact windows seemed like an overwhelming task. The crew at Guardian made it simple, and stress free! From the initial consult to the installation, their communication was impeccable and work was clean!
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Picture Windows for South Florida Homes

Picture windows are the simplest window there is: a frame and one large pane of glass that stays put. That simplicity is the point. With no sash around the glass, a picture window gives you more view and more daylight than an operable window in the same opening, which is why homeowners across Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties use them to face pools, canals, golf courses and gardens.

Here, a picture window also has to be a hurricane window. Guardian installs impact picture windows from ES Windows with laminated impact glass, installed to the Florida Building Code, including the High-Velocity Hurricane Zone rules that apply in Miami-Dade and Broward.

Where large picture windows work best

  • Living rooms and family rooms. Face the pool, the water or the yard with one wide pane.
  • Tall walls, stairwells and atriums. Stack fixed units to bring daylight into two-story spaces.
  • Beside windows that open. A picture window with side windows puts the view in the middle and airflow at the ends.
  • High or hard-to-reach openings. Windows you would never open anyway are a natural fit for fixed glass.

Fixed windows and energy

A fixed window has no moving sash, so there are no sash seals to wear and fewer places for air to leak. Add Low-E glass and a big picture window lets in daylight while cutting the heat and UV that fade floors and furniture. That helps keep a sunny room comfortable through a South Florida summer. See our energy efficient windows page for more on glass options.

Why homeowners choose Guardian

  • Licensed and insured. Certified General Contractor CGC1524314, local to South Florida, with 15+ years of experience.
  • Permits handled. We pull the permit and schedule the final city inspection, so the job is closed out properly.
  • One company, start to finish. The free in-home estimate, a careful installation and the final inspection all run through Guardian.

Picture window replacement and installation

A typical picture window replacement swaps an old fixed window, often one that had to be covered with shutters every storm, for an impact unit in the same opening. We measure each opening at the free in-home estimate and size the window to it, so your picture windows fit your home instead of a stock size. Then we pull the permit, install each window sealed and anchored right, and schedule the final inspection to close the permit.

Choose from five ES frame colors, including a black picture window for a modern look or Bone White for a classic one, add Low-E glass, and match your picture windows with single hung, casement or horizontal roller windows on the rest of the house. Call 786-654-8273 or request your free estimate to get started.

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Picture window questions

Can a picture window open?

No. A picture window is fixed glass, which is how it gets the bigger view and the tight, simple frame. If you want a breeze in that room, we pair it with single hung or casement windows on one or both sides, or put an operable window in that opening instead.

How much does a picture window cost?

It depends on the size of the opening, the glass you choose (such as Low-E), the frame color and the work the opening needs. Large picture windows cost more than small ones because there is more impact glass and frame. You get an exact price at the free in-home estimate, and financing is available with approved credit. Ask about our current offer.

How big can a picture window be?

We measure the opening and size the window to it. Every impact window is tested and approved up to a maximum size, so a very wide opening may be filled with two or more fixed units joined by a mullion. We show you the layout at the estimate.

Do I need a permit to replace a picture window?

Yes. Window replacement needs a building permit in Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties, and Miami-Dade and Broward are in the High-Velocity Hurricane Zone, which has the strictest product-approval and installation rules. Guardian pulls the permit, installs the windows and schedules the final city inspection.

Do impact picture windows replace hurricane shutters?

Yes. Approved impact windows are the hurricane protection for the opening, so there is nothing to put up before a storm. That is a big deal on a large window, which takes the most shutter panels to cover.

Can I put a picture window in a bedroom?

Yes, with one rule to keep in mind. The Florida Building Code requires every bedroom to have an emergency escape opening, meaning a window or door that opens to a minimum clear size. A picture window works in a bedroom as long as another window or door in that room meets that rule. We check this at the estimate.

Can impact picture windows lower my insurance?

They can. Florida insurers offer wind-mitigation discounts for protected openings, and impact windows count. A wind mitigation inspection documents them for your insurer. How much you save depends on your policy and the rest of the house.

Areas we serve

We install impact windows across Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties.