Hurricane Guard Series
Florida DBPR
Approved
Impact Rating LMI
Design Pressure +67.5/-67.5 psf
Energy
Made in Florida
CWS Hurricane Guard Vinyl Casement CWS-161E
CWS's flagship impact line covering aluminum and vinyl windows plus impact sliding doors.
Vinyl impact casement in Hurricane Guard, side-hinged for crank-out ventilation with a tight weather seal when closed. LMI impact for coastal installations.
Florida DBPR
Approved
Impact Rating LMI
Design Pressure +67.5/-67.5 psf
Energy
Made in Florida
Custom Window Systems
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Frame finish
White
Bronze
Bronze/White (dual)
Black/White (dual)
Custom
Impact protection, built for South Florida
The CWS-161E is a vinyl impact casement window in the Hurricane Guard line, side-hinged for crank-out ventilation with a tight weather seal when closed. LMI impact-rated for Florida coastal installations.
- Florida Building Code product-approved
- Vinyl frame engineered for strength and durability
- Large-missile impact-rated laminated glass
- 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.
Grille Patterns
Grille Styles
Contour 1" (Grilles-Between-the-Glass)Flat 5/8" (Grilles-Between-the-Glass)
Impact Protection
Tested to withstand hurricane wind-borne debris
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
37 x 72 in
Design Pressure
+67.5/-67.5 psf
Impact Rating
LMI
Sizes & Pressures
| Configuration | Min size | Max size | Design pressure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Casement | 17.875 x 20 in | 37 x 72 in | +67.5/-67.5 psf |
Sizes shown are actual DLO frame size.
Glass & Energy Performance
| Glass package | U-Factor | SHGC |
|---|---|---|
| Glass A: 7/8" insulated; 1/8" ann/tmp + 7/16" air + 5/16" laminated (PVB) | 0.26 | 0.11 |
| Glass B: 7/8" insulated; 1/8" HS/tmp + 7/16" air + 5/16" laminated (PVB, HS) | 0.26 | 0.11 |
Performance Certifications
Energy-performance data on file (manufacturer-published; not third-party certified).
- FL6890.R8
- FL6890
Options
Related Products
More models in the Hurricane Guard Series.
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CWS Hurricane Guard Vinyl Casement CWS-999D
Casement
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CWS Hurricane Guard Vinyl Hinged Patio Door CWS-640D (non-impact companion)
French Door
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Ready to install the CWS Hurricane Guard Vinyl Casement CWS-161E?
Armor Pro measures, permits, and installs it across South Florida — code-compliant and warrantied. Get a free, no-obligation estimate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The CWS-161E is a vinyl impact casement in the CWS Hurricane Guard line that is side-hinged so it cranks outward for ventilation and seals tight against the frame when closed. We install it where you want a wide, unobstructed view with strong airflow and a weather-tight seal, such as over kitchen sinks, in bedrooms, and on coastal elevations. The crank-out design catches passing breezes, making it a good choice for South Florida rooms that rely on natural ventilation.
Yes. The CWS-161E carries an LMI (Large Missile Impact) rating and is approved under Florida Product Approval FL6890.R8 for coastal installations. Because HVHZ certification varies between the vinyl and aluminum Hurricane Guard products, we will confirm the exact approval that applies to your Miami-Dade or Broward opening at the time of quote.
The CWS-161E casement can be built up to 37 inches wide by 72 inches tall, with a minimum size of about 17.875 by 20 inches. At the configuration level it is rated to a design pressure of +60/70 psf, and the product carries a structural rating up to +/-67.5 psf. We size and rate each unit to your specific opening and will confirm the final design pressure on your quote.
The CWS-161E uses a 7/8-inch insulated laminated glass package built with a 7/16-inch air space, a laminated outer lite, and a .090 DuPont PVB interlayer. Both available glass packages (Glass A and Glass B) deliver a U-factor of 0.26 and a Solar Heat Gain Coefficient of 0.11, which helps cut heat gain and lower cooling costs in the Florida climate. The standard Low-E 270 coating can be upgraded to Low-E 366 or Low-E 340 depending on your performance goals.
The CWS-161E comes standard in White vinyl, with Bronze and dual-color Bronze/White and Black/White finishes available. For grids, you can choose Contour 1-inch or Flat 5/8-inch grilles-between-the-glass, plus 6-Lite Prairie, Traditional, or custom patterns. It ships standard with a White Fold-Away crank (a Bronze crank is optional), stainless steel hinges, and a BetterVue window screen.
Installed pricing for the CWS-161E depends on the size, the glass package and tint you choose, the finish and grids, and the condition of your existing opening. Armor Pro is the installer, so we handle measurement, permitting, and installation, and we provide a free in-home estimate. Contact us and we'll measure your opening, confirm the impact rating and design pressure, and give you a firm installed price.
The aluminum Hurricane Guard products carry current Miami-Dade NOAs and are HVHZ-eligible end to end, covering single-hung, slider, picture, casement, hinged patio door, and sliding glass door. The vinyl Hurricane Guard products carry Florida statewide approvals with more limited HVHZ coverage. For a Miami-Dade or Broward project we generally spec the aluminum side, and we confirm the exact approval against your opening size before ordering.
Hurricane Guard is unusual in offering both substrates under one name. Aluminum carries the higher design pressures and the full HVHZ approval set, so it's the choice where the span, the pressure, or the HVHZ code demands it. Vinyl runs cooler thermally and lands at a lower price, which suits non-HVHZ openings where budget and energy lead. We can mix both within one house, choosing per opening.
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.