New windows and doors improve comfort, cut energy bills and add long-term value to your home. Hale Windows Fort Lauderdale pairs proven product lines with our own installing crews for lasting performance - and a price we put in writing.
Choose your installer
The unit is half the job - the install is the other half. Our own background-checked crews measure, set, seal and insulate every opening, and they know the lines we quote inside and out because they install them every week.
Select the right products
Compare styles, materials and glass packages side by side until the fit is right for your rooms, your budget and your goals. The product-line comparison below is the place to start.
Prepare your home for install
Before install day we walk you through a short checklist - furniture pulled back, treatments down, a clear path to each opening - so install day is watch-it-happen, not scramble.
Compare the Lines We Quote
Every project is priced on the same lines, side by side - the price indicators below are relative, and your consultant shows exact numbers on your actual openings.
PGTThe line Florida homeowners arrive naming - the most Miami-Dade certifications in the industry$$$
- More Miami-Dade NOA certifications than any other line we quote
- WinGuard, EnergyVue and ClassicVue Max systems built for every wind zone
- 99% on-time delivery keeps your install date on the calendar
CGIThe heavyweight impact line$$$$$
- Large-missile impact ratings for the strictest wind zones
- Architectural-grade aluminum with commercial-depth frames
- The line we quote when protection is the whole point
CWSThe Florida value pick$$
- Vinyl systems built in Florida for Florida codes
- Strong energy packages at the friendliest price point
- The smart start for whole-home replacements on a budget
ESWSlim lines, big glass$$$$
- Narrow-sightline aluminum for modern elevations
- Oversized openings and floor-to-ceiling glass
- Impact-rated without the bunker look
ECOThe aluminum impact workhorse$$$
- Miami-built aluminum impact systems
- A strong price-to-protection ratio for coastal homes
- Proven inventory lines with short lead times
Picture & Fixed Windows in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Picture windows are large, fixed panes of glass that don’t open. They’re built to frame a view, flood a room with daylight, and stay sealed against South Florida weather year-round. In Fort Lauderdale, where canal views, pool decks, and lush backyards are part of why you bought the house, a well-placed picture window turns a plain wall into the best seat in the home. Hale Windows Fort Lauderdale installs and services picture and fixed windows from professional-grade lines including PGT, CGI, and ES Windows, and every job starts with a written price before any work begins. Call us at (754) 354-3671 for a free estimate.
Fixed windows are the broader category. Any window that doesn’t open – picture windows, transom windows, fixed sidelights, architectural glass – falls under it. Hale has installed these across Fort Lauderdale since 2009, and our Window Installation in Fort Lauderdale work spans everything from single-pane replacements in Rio Vista bungalows to full impact-glass retrofits in Coral Ridge and Victoria Park. If you’re weighing fixed windows against operable ones, this page covers what you need to know before you call.
Key Takeaways
- Picture and fixed windows in Fort Lauderdale typically cost $600 to $2,400 installed per window, depending on size, glass package, and impact rating.
- Florida building code requires impact-rated glazing or shutters in most of Fort Lauderdale’s wind-borne debris region. Hale’s team works with PGT, CGI, and ES Windows products that meet these requirements.
- Fixed windows can’t open, which means they excel at energy efficiency and noise reduction but require thoughtful placement for cross-ventilation.
- Every Hale job includes a written price before work starts and the 365-Day Done Right Promise: if it’s not done right, we make it right.
What Picture Windows Do That Other Windows Can’t
Picture windows earn their name. The glass is the point. No sashes, no tracks, no meeting rails breaking up the view. A single, uninterrupted pane that holds the frame. In a Fort Lauderdale home with a pool or a canal out back, that changes how a room feels. You see the water, the palms, the sky – not the hardware.
There’s a practical side to the fixed design, too. Fewer moving parts means fewer failure points. A picture window will not develop a broken crank or a sagging sash or a latch that won’t catch. The seal between the glass panes stays put because nothing flexes when the window opens – because it never opens. For homeowners who want low-maintenance glass that performs for decades, fixed windows are the quiet workhorse of the window world.
Spencer Odell, owner at Hale Windows Fort Lauderdale, puts it plainly: a picture window is a commitment to the view. You trade ventilation for clarity. That trade makes sense in a lot of Florida rooms – great rooms facing the water, stairwells where operable windows are unreachable, bathrooms where privacy glass and fixed light beat a crank-out unit that you’d never open anyway.
When You Need Picture & Fixed Windows
Most of our Fort Lauderdale customers know they need new windows. What they’re less sure about is whether fixed glass belongs in the mix. Here’s when we tell them yes:
- The view is the feature. If you bought the house for the water or the garden or the downtown skyline, an operable window with its frames and dividers gets in the way. A picture window from PGT or ES Windows frames it cleanly.
- Energy bills spike every summer. Fixed windows have no air leaks from operable seams. A properly installed picture window with low-E glass (a thin coating that blocks heat while letting light through) cuts solar heat gain in a Fort Lauderdale summer significantly compared to older single-pane glass.
- Traffic or street noise bleeds in. Homes along Federal Highway, Sunrise Boulevard, or near the airport hear it constantly. Laminated fixed glass from CGI reduces that noise meaningfully. A sealed, fixed pane is quieter than any operable window with the same glass package.
- You’re upgrading to impact glass. Florida code requires impact-rated products in much of Fort Lauderdale. Many homeowners pair fixed impact picture windows with impact casements or sliders – the fixed units carry the big view, the operable units carry the ventilation.
- Existing fixed windows show seal failure. Fog between the panes, wavy reflections, or condensation you can’t wipe away means the insulating gas has escaped. That’s a replacement job, and it’s one we handle regularly in neighborhoods from Lauderdale Harbors to Imperial Point.
- You want natural light without the security concern of an open window. Fixed windows let light pour in while staying locked shut permanently. For ground-floor rooms or homes where nobody’s home during the day, that’s a real advantage.
Our Picture & Fixed Windows Process
We’ve refined how we install fixed glass in Fort Lauderdale homes over the years. The process is straightforward, and you’ll know the price before we start. Here’s how it works:
- Call and talk to a live person. Hale answers the phone 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. No voicemail, no callback queue. Tell us what you’re seeing and where the windows are. We’ll ask the right questions and schedule a visit.
- Meet your technician – by name, before they arrive. Every Hale technician is background-checked, identity-verified, uniformed, and photo-badged. We send you their name and photo before the visit. You’ll know exactly who is at the door before you open it.
- Get a written price. We measure, assess the opening, check for water intrusion or rot, and quote the job in writing. The number you see is the number you pay. No surprises on the invoice.
- Choose your glass package. We walk through the options – PGT impact glass for hurricane protection, ES Windows for large-format clarity, CGI for coastal-grade performance. We match the product to the job rather than pushing one brand.
- We install, seal, and trim. The old window comes out, the new fixed unit goes in, and we flash and seal the opening for South Florida rain. Every repair and installation carries a written guarantee.
- 365-Day Done Right Promise. If the work isn’t right, we make it right. No argument needed. That’s the promise stamped on every job we do in Fort Lauderdale.
Picture & Fixed Windows Pricing in Fort Lauderdale
Picture window installation in Fort Lauderdale typically runs $600 to $2,400 per window, with most standard-size jobs landing in the $900 to $1,600 range. That includes the window, installation labor, flashing, and basic trim work. Large-format picture windows – think 8-foot-wide panes of ES Windows glass facing a canal – can push past $2,400 due to glass thickness, structural support, and crane or two-person handling requirements.
What moves the number:
- Glass package. Standard insulated low-E glass costs less than impact-rated laminated glass. In Fort Lauderdale’s wind-borne debris region, impact glass is often a code requirement, not an option. That’s the single biggest cost driver.
- Size and shape. A 3-by-4-foot picture window is a standard job. A 6-by-8-foot fixed unit or an arched transom requires custom fabrication and more labor.
- Frame material. Vinyl is the most common and cost-effective choice. Aluminum frames – popular in mid-century Fort Lauderdale homes – cost more but offer slimmer sightlines. We’ll show you both and quote each honestly.
- Existing conditions. Rotted framing, termite damage, or water intrusion discovered during removal will add to the scope. We document what we find and give you a clear number before proceeding.
- Second-story access. Upper-floor fixed windows may require scaffolding or additional safety equipment. It’s factored into your written quote, not tacked on later.
| Window Type | Typical Range (Installed) |
|---|---|
| Standard fixed vinyl window, low-E insulated glass | $600 – $1,100 |
| Impact-rated fixed window (PGT or CGI) | $900 – $1,800 |
| Large-format picture window (6+ ft wide) | $1,400 – $2,400+ |
| Architectural / custom-shape fixed glass | Quote based on spec |
Those ranges reflect what we’ve quoted and installed across Fort Lauderdale – from Sailboat Bend to Coral Ridge Country Club. Your exact number depends on the factors above. The estimate is free, and it’s in writing before you commit to anything. Call (754) 354-3671 to schedule one.
Picture vs. Operable Windows: What Fort Lauderdale Homes Actually Need
Every room doesn’t need a window that opens. That’s a truth we tell homeowners regularly. Florida’s building code does require egress windows in bedrooms for fire escape, and those must be operable. But living rooms, dining rooms, stairwells, hallways, and bathrooms often do better with fixed glass.
Fixed windows outperform operable units in three measurable ways. First, energy efficiency: no air infiltration around moving parts means the insulating gas between the panes stays put and the seal stays intact. Second, sound reduction: laminated fixed glass dampens road and air traffic noise that would leak through an operable unit’s weatherstripping. Third, longevity: with no hardware to fail, a picture window can last decades with nothing more than occasional cleaning.
The tradeoff is ventilation. A wall of fixed glass facing west in August will need AC. That’s fine – most Fort Lauderdale homes run AC year-round anyway. But we always walk through the airflow pattern of the room before recommending fixed over operable. Sometimes the right answer is a picture window flanked by casements or a fixed center pane with operating side panels. That’s the kind of recommendation that comes from doing this work in Fort Lauderdale since 2009, and from carrying eight product lines – PGT, CGI, CWS, ES Windows, ECO Window Systems, Mr-Glass, Therma-Tru, and ViewLux – rather than a single catalog.
Hurricane Code and Impact Glass in Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale sits in a high-velocity hurricane zone. Any window replacement, including fixed windows, must meet the Florida Building Code for wind-borne debris protection. That means either impact-rated glazing or a shutter system rated for the opening.
For picture windows, we recommend impact-rated glass from PGT, CGI, or ES Windows. These products use laminated glass with an interlayer that holds the pane together even when struck by flying debris. If a branch or a roof tile hits your fixed window at 130 mph, the glass may crack, but it won’t blow out and expose your home to pressurization – the thing that rips roofs off during hurricanes.
Impact picture windows also work as security glazing year-round. A burglar can’t smash through laminated glass with a single rock or crowbar. For Fort Lauderdale homeowners who are home alone or away for stretches, that continuous protection matters. Spencer Odell and the Hale team walk through the code requirements and the insurance implications with every customer. Many carriers offer premium credits for impact-rated fixed glazing in Broward County.
Glass Options for Picture Windows
Choosing glass for a fixed window in South Florida isn’t about aesthetics alone. It’s about heat, light, and protection. Here’s what we typically recommend:
- Low-E insulated glass. Standard for non-impact applications. Two panes, argon gas between them, low-E coating that reflects infrared heat while passing visible light. Cuts cooling costs and protects furniture from UV fading.
- Impact-rated laminated glass. Required or recommended in most Fort Lauderdale homes. A PVB interlayer between the panes holds the glass together under impact. PGT’s WinGuard and CGI’s Sentinel lines are the ones we install most often.
- Laminated acoustic glass. For homes near Federal Highway, I-95, or the Brightline tracks. The thicker interlayer dampens sound transmission noticeably. You’ll hear the difference the day we install it.
- Low-iron glass. Standard glass has a slight green tint. Low-iron glass from ES Windows removes that, giving you a cleaner, brighter view. Popular for large oceanfront or canal-front picture windows where color fidelity matters.
- Tinted or reflective glass. Reduces solar heat gain in west-facing rooms. We use it selectively – too much tint darkens the room and changes the view you bought the window for.
We’ll show you samples and explain the cost difference honestly. A low-iron ES Windows picture window costs more than a standard PGT unit. Sometimes the difference is worth it. Sometimes it isn’t. We’ll tell you what we’d put in our own homes.
Where Picture Windows Work Best in a Fort Lauderdale Home
Not every wall deserves fixed glass. Here’s where we see picture windows earn their keep in Fort Lauderdale homes:
Canal and pool-facing great rooms. Homes in Riverside Park, Tarpon River, and Shady Banks back up to water. A wide picture window facing the canal turns the back wall of the living room into a mural that changes with the tide. Pair it with a sliding glass door on the adjacent wall and you keep the ventilation you need.
Stairwells and landings. Operable windows in a two-story stairwell are difficult to reach and rarely opened. A fixed window with filtered glass brings light into a dark vertical space without adding hardware that’ll never be used.
Bathrooms. Privacy glazing in a fixed window gives you daylight and a view-free barrier without a crank-out unit that intrudes into the shower space. We install fixed glass with obscured patterns or acid-etched finishes regularly in Fort Lauderdale baths.
Living rooms facing the street. If your front room faces a busy street, a picture window with laminated acoustic glass quiets the traffic while framing the front yard. You lose the ability to open it, but for many homeowners that’s not a loss at all – street-facing windows stay shut anyway.
FAQs – Picture & Fixed Windows
How much does a picture window cost in Fort Lauderdale?
A picture window in Fort Lauderdale typically costs $600 to $2,400 installed, with most standard impact-rated units landing between $900 and $1,800. The price depends on glass package, size, frame material, and whether the opening needs structural work. Call (754) 354-3671 for an exact quote – estimates are free and written before any work starts.
Can you replace a picture window with an operable window?
Yes, in most cases. The opening can be reframed to accommodate a casement, awning, or sliding window, though the rough opening dimensions may need adjustment. We’ll assess the wall structure, check for headers and load-bearing members, and give you a written price for the conversion. Keep in mind that bedrooms legally require an operable egress window, so any fixed glass there should be converted or supplemented.
Do picture windows meet Florida hurricane code?
Picture windows meet Florida hurricane code when they’re built with impact-rated laminated glass or protected by an approved shutter system. In Fort Lauderdale’s wind-borne debris region, impact-rated fixed windows from PGT, CGI, or ES Windows are the most common compliant choice. We’ll verify the code requirements for your specific location and quote the compliant option.
Why is there fog between the panes of my fixed window?
Fog between the panes means the window’s seal has failed and the insulating gas has escaped. The condensation is trapped inside the glass unit and can’t be wiped away. The fix is replacing the glass unit or the entire window, depending on frame condition. Seal failure is common in older Fort Lauderdale windows exposed to years of sun and humidity. Call (754) 354-3671 and we’ll assess whether a glass replacement or full unit replacement makes more sense for your budget.
Can you match a new picture window to my existing windows?
Yes. We carry eight product lines including PGT, CGI, CWS, and ES Windows, which gives us flexibility to match frame profiles, glass tints, and finishes across brands. If your home has a specific window style already installed, we’ll find the closest match or recommend a complementary option that blends with the existing architecture. Bring us a photo and we’ll tell you what’s possible.
Why Hale Windows Fort Lauderdale for Fixed Glass
A lot of window companies in Broward County install fixed windows. What they don’t do is tell you who’s coming to your house before the doorbell rings. That’s the Threshold Standard, and it matters more in Fort Lauderdale than most places. Our customers include parents with young children, older homeowners, and people who are frequently home alone. The idea of a stranger at the door is a genuine concern. We answer it with five steps: every technician is background-checked, identity-verified, uniformed, photo-badged, and pre-announced by name and photo before every visit.
Then there’s the money side. We put the price in writing before anyone picks up a tool. Not an estimate with fine print. Not a ballpark with “could go up” asterisks. A written price. On every job. And if we install or repair a window and it isn’t right, we fix it under the 365-Day Done Right Promise. That’s the guarantee we’ve operated under since 2009 as an independently owned and operated location within the Threshold Group family of home-service brands.
Spencer Odell leads Hale Windows Fort Lauderdale, and the standard he sets is simple: you’ll know who’s coming, what it costs, and what happens if it isn’t right. That’s the whole deal. Call (754) 354-3671 for a free estimate on picture or fixed windows, or explore our broader Window Installation services for operable windows, impact upgrades, and full-home retrofits across Fort Lauderdale.
Written by Spencer Odell, Owner at Hale Windows Fort Lauderdale, serving Fort Lauderdale.
Six Reasons Homeowners Choose Hale Windows Fort Lauderdale
Impact systems engineered to design pressures up to +/-100, matched to your wind zone - your openings hold when the storm arrives.
Low-E insulated impact glass from our manufacturer lines commonly cuts monthly cooling bills 20-30%.
Laminated impact glass shuts out up to 40% of outside noise - traffic, neighbors, weather.
Monitoring services run $30-90 a month. Laminated impact glass resists forced entry around the clock, with no subscription.
Florida homeowners average around 25% savings on the windstorm portion of their policy after protecting every opening - some homes qualify for more.
A full impact package upgrades curb appeal, buyer confidence and appraised value in one project.