Comfort Shield Series
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Made in Florida
CWS Comfort Shield Vinyl Awning
CWS's vinyl non-impact line for inland Florida residential and light-commercial projects.
Vinyl non-impact awning, top-hinged for ventilation in light rain. Fold-away crank, AAMA LC35-LC50, sized up to 59.5 by 43.5 inches.
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Made in Florida
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Built for South Florida homes
The Comfort Shield awning window is a vinyl non-impact residential window with a top-hinged sash that swings outward from the bottom, allowing ventilation in light rain without letting water in. Fold-away crank hardware, AAMA Performance Class LC35-LC50, sized up to 59.5 by 43.5 inches.
- Vinyl frame engineered for strength and durability
- Energy-efficient Low-E insulated glass options to control heat gain
- Professionally installed across South Florida by Armor Pro
Configurations
X = operable panel (it opens) · O = fixed panel (doesn’t open). Panels read left‑to‑right as viewed from outside (hung windows read top‑to‑bottom). Example: XO = operable on the left, fixed on the right.
Engineered Strength
Built and tested to Florida product-approval standards
Energy Efficient
Low-E insulated glass options reduce heat gain
Limited Warranty
Manufacturer warranty plus Armor Pro install workmanship
At a Glance
Frame Material
Vinyl
Max Size
59.5 x 43.5 in
U-Factor
0.2–0.3
SHGC
0.17–0.43
Sizes & Pressures
| Configuration | Min size | Max size |
|---|---|---|
| Awning | 16 x 14.5 in | 59.5 x 43.5 in |
Sizes shown are actual DLO frame size.
Glass & Energy Performance
| Glass package | U-Factor | SHGC |
|---|---|---|
| Dual-pane Low-E 270 insulating, argon | 0.26 | 0.17 |
| Triple-pane Low-E 270 insulating, argon | 0.2 | 0.19 |
Performance Certifications
Energy-performance data on file (manufacturer-published; not third-party certified).
Related Products
More models in the Comfort Shield Series.
Comparable from Other Brands
Other awning models Armor Pro installs.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Comfort Shield awning is a vinyl non-impact window with a top-hinged sash that swings outward from the bottom, so it can stay open for ventilation even in light rain without letting water in. We install it on inland Florida homes where the building code does not require impact glazing. It's a common choice over kitchen sinks, in bathrooms, and high on a wall where you want airflow plus privacy.
The Comfort Shield awning is built from a minimum of 16 by 14.5 inches up to a maximum of 59.5 by 43.5 inches. Awning windows are typically wider than they are tall, which fits that size envelope. We measure your rough opening and confirm the buildable size with CWS before ordering.
With a dual-pane Low-E 270 insulating glass package with argon, the Comfort Shield awning reaches a U-factor as low as 0.26 and a SHGC around 0.17. Stepping up to the triple-pane Low-E 270 with argon improves the U-factor to about 0.20. Both reject a lot of Florida solar heat, and we'll help you pick the glass package that fits your energy goals and budget.
Yes, reasonably so for a vinyl window. The Comfort Shield awning carries an STC rating of 30 with the dual-pane glass and up to 34 with the triple-pane package, meaning the triple-pane option blocks more sound. That makes the triple-pane upgrade worth considering near busy roads. We can walk through the trade-offs when we quote your project.
The Comfort Shield awning is rated AAMA Performance Class LC35 to LC50, which describes its structural and water performance. It is not impact rated and is not approved for the High Velocity Hurricane Zone in Miami-Dade or Broward. If you need impact protection, we install CWS's impact-rated lines instead and will confirm the right product for your jurisdiction at quote.
The Comfort Shield awning uses fold-away crank hardware, so the handle tucks flat when you're not operating the window and won't interfere with blinds or screens. Installed cost depends on the size of the opening, the glass package you choose, and the condition of the existing frame, so we don't quote a flat price. Armor Pro provides a free, no-obligation estimate after measuring your opening.
No. Comfort Shield is CWS's vinyl non-impact line, built for inland Florida residential and light-commercial projects where the building code does not require impact glazing. It does not carry a Miami-Dade NOA and is not for coastal HVHZ exposure. If your address needs impact glass, we'd move you to StormStrong for entry coastal impact or Hurricane Guard for HVHZ.
Comfort Shield is the broadest CWS non-impact line, with seven configurations: single-hung, double-hung, casement, awning, sliding window, picture window, and a sliding patio door. That range lets us handle most of an inland home from one line. To see how the styles look together on your elevation, you can use our Window and Door Designer and Visualizer.
CWS (Custom Window Systems) is a Florida manufacturer founded in 1986 and headquartered in Ocala, with additional plants in Miami, Medley, and Jacksonville totaling more than 700,000 square feet. Because the line is engineered and built in Florida around the state's hurricane code, the products are designed for our climate rather than adapted to it. We install and service CWS products throughout South Florida.