143 Series Vinyl
Florida DBPR
Approved
Impact Rating LMI
Design Pressure +65/-70 psf
NFRC Certified
Made in Florida
EAS 143 Awning Impact Vinyl (Bertha-Branded)
EAS's volume-tier vinyl window family with a 3-1/4 inch fusion-welded frame.
Vinyl impact awning on the 143 Series frame with HVHZ certification, marketed under Bertha Vinyl Impact branding and carrying the Good Housekeeping Seal.
Florida DBPR
Approved
Impact Rating LMI
Design Pressure +65/-70 psf
NFRC Certified
Made in Florida
Frame finish
White
Desert Sand
Custom
Impact protection, built for South Florida
The 143 Awning HVHZ is EAS's vinyl impact awning window, built on the 143 Series fusion-welded vinyl frame with HVHZ certification for South Florida installations. Marketed under the Bertha Vinyl Impact branding and carrying the Good Housekeeping Seal, rated to 65 psf positive and 70 psf negative design pressure with LMI impact certification.
- 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
Grids Between Glass (GBG)Simulated Divided Light (SDL)
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
53.125 x 39 in
Design Pressure
+65/-70 psf
U-Factor
0.28–0.45
SHGC
0.14–0.55
Visible Trans.
0.18–0.59
Sizes & Pressures
| Configuration | Max size | Design pressure |
|---|---|---|
| Awning — Fin & Flange, HVHZ impact | 53.125 x 39 in | +65/-70 psf |
Fin & Flange.
Glass & Energy Performance
| Glass package | U-Factor | SHGC | VT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clear / arg90 / lami (DS/DS|090PVB|DS) - 3/4" IG | 0.45 | 0.49 | 0.55 |
| E366 / arg90 / lami (DS/DS|090PVB|DS) - 3/4" IG | 0.33 | 0.2 | 0.43 |
| E366 / arg90 / Solargray-lami (DS/DS|090PVB|DS) - 3/4" IG | 0.33 | 0.19 | 0.29 |
| E340 / arg90 / lami (DS/DS|090PVB|DS) - 3/4" IG | 0.32 | 0.14 | 0.27 |
| E452 / arg90 / lami (DS/DS|090PVB|DS) - 3/4" IG | 0.31 | 0.17 | 0.37 |
U-Factor / SHGC shown without grids; add-grid values vary slightly. Confirm exact ratings for your opening at quote.
Performance Certifications
- FL15968.R5
Options
Related Products
More models in the 143 Series Vinyl.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The EAS 143 Awning is a vinyl impact awning window built on Eastern Architectural Systems' 143 Series 3-1/4 inch fusion-welded frame, marketed under the Bertha Vinyl Impact branding. Because it hinges at the top and pushes outward, it's a good fit for openings where you want ventilation even during light rain, such as bathrooms, kitchens, and over countertops or fixtures. We install it as part of EAS's volume-tier vinyl family, and it carries the Good Housekeeping Seal.
Yes. The 143 Awning is HVHZ certified for South Florida and carries LMI (large missile impact) certification, so it's approved for installation in the High-Velocity Hurricane Zone covering Miami-Dade and Broward counties. It uses a laminated impact glass package with a PVB interlayer to resist windborne debris. We'll confirm the exact approval and rating that applies to your specific opening at the time of your quote.
The 143 Awning in its fin-and-flange HVHZ impact configuration is rated up to a maximum panel size of 53.125 inches wide by 39 inches high. It carries a design pressure of +65 psf positive and -70 psf negative, which is the wind-load rating that allows it to be used in the HVHZ. Larger openings are typically handled with multiple units or a different style, and we'll size everything during the free measure.
Energy performance depends on the glass package you choose. Across the available 3/4-inch argon-filled laminated IG options, the 143 Awning runs a U-factor from 0.31 to 0.45 and a solar heat gain coefficient (SHGC) from 0.14 to 0.49, with visible transmittance from 0.27 to 0.55. For example, the E340 Low-E package delivers a 0.32 U-factor and a low 0.14 SHGC for strong solar control in our Florida climate, while a clear-glass build sits at 0.45 U-factor and 0.49 SHGC.
Every 143 Awning uses a 3/4-inch insulated glass unit with a laminated PVB impact layer and argon fill. You can choose clear glass or one of several Low-E coatings: E366 (SHGC 0.20), E366 with Solargray laminated glass (SHGC 0.19, more privacy and lower transmittance), E340 for the lowest solar gain at SHGC 0.14, or E452 at SHGC 0.17. We'll help you match the right coating to each opening's sun exposure when we quote the job.
The 143 Awning comes in White as the standard frame finish, plus Desert Sand and a two-tone Bronze Exterior with White Interior. For the glass, you can add grids in Grids Between Glass (GBG), Simulated Divided Light (SDL), or Colonial, Prairie, or Perimeter patterns. It uses a standard awning operator for crank-out ventilation.
The 143 Series is EAS's volume-tier vinyl window family, the everyday line for residential replacement. It is built on the same 3-1/4 inch fusion-welded frame as the flagship Bertha line, with a 0.070 inch wall that EAS markets as about 12 percent thicker than most vinyl windows. It is the broadest line in the catalog, covering six operation styles on one frame platform.
Six: single hung, double hung, horizontal roller, picture, casement, and awning. That is the widest operation coverage in the EAS vinyl catalog, which is why it is the workhorse line for a full-home replacement where you want to keep a consistent frame look across different opening types. Single hung is the volume style; the fixed picture model carries the highest design pressure in the line at 80 psf.
Eastern Architectural Systems (EAS) is a Florida manufacturer based in Fort Myers, with roots in the Eastern Metal Supply family. It builds vinyl and aluminum impact-resistant windows and doors for the Florida residential market, and is the maker of the Bertha impact line. EAS has been part of Cornerstone Building Brands since late 2023, though it still operates under its own brand. We install and service EAS products throughout South Florida.