Comfort Shield Series
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Made in Florida
CWS Comfort Shield Vinyl Casement
CWS's vinyl non-impact line for inland Florida residential and light-commercial projects.
Vinyl non-impact casement with a fold-away crank that retracts flat against the frame so it does not interfere with curtains or blinds. AAMA LC35-LC50.
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Made in Florida
Built for South Florida homes
The Comfort Shield casement window is a vinyl non-impact residential window with a side-hinged crank-out sash. The fold-away crank is designed to retract flat against the frame so it does not interfere with curtains or blinds. AAMA Performance Class LC35-LC50, sized up to 35.5 by 71.5 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
35.5 x 71.5 in
U-Factor
0.2–0.3
SHGC
0.17–0.43
Sizes & Pressures
| Configuration | Min size | Max size |
|---|---|---|
| Casement | 14.5 x 17.5 in | 35.5 x 71.5 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).
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Comfort Shield casement is a vinyl non-impact window with a side-hinged sash that cranks outward like a door. We install it on inland Florida homes where the code does not require impact glazing and you want a tall, full-view opening that seals tightly when closed. Because the whole sash swings open, casements give you more ventilation than a slider or hung window of the same size.
The Comfort Shield casement uses a fold-away crank that retracts flat against the frame. That means the handle won't poke into your curtains or blinds when the window is closed, so window treatments hang cleanly. It's a small detail that makes the casement easier to live with on a daily basis, and it comes standard on the unit we install.
The Comfort Shield casement is built from a minimum of 14.5 by 17.5 inches up to a maximum of 35.5 by 71.5 inches, so it favors a tall, narrow shape. That makes it well suited to flanking a door or filling a slim wall section. We measure your opening and confirm the buildable size with CWS before we order.
With the dual-pane Low-E 270 insulating glass and argon, the Comfort Shield casement reaches a U-factor as low as 0.26 and a SHGC around 0.17, which blocks a lot of solar heat. The triple-pane Low-E 270 with argon improves the U-factor to about 0.20. Casements also seal tightly against the frame when cranked shut, which helps with overall efficiency, and we'll match the glass package to your goals at quote.
No. The Comfort Shield casement is a vinyl non-impact window rated AAMA Performance Class LC35 to LC50, and it is not approved for the High Velocity Hurricane Zone in Miami-Dade or Broward. If your project needs impact protection, we install CWS's impact-rated lines instead. We'll confirm what your jurisdiction requires when we quote.
We don't quote a flat price because installed cost depends on the size of the opening, the glass package you choose, and the condition of the existing frame. The Comfort Shield casement is part of CWS's value-oriented vinyl line, which keeps it a budget-friendly option for inland projects. 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.