176 Series Bertha
Florida DBPR
Approved
Impact Rating LMI
Design Pressure +80/-80 psf
NFRC Certified
Made in Florida
EAS 176 Bertha Picture Impact Vinyl
EAS's flagship HVHZ vinyl impact window line with lifetime frame and glass warranty.
HVHZ vinyl impact picture window for coastal panoramic views. SentryGlas Plus glazing upgrade extends design pressure to 120 psf.
Florida DBPR
Approved
Impact Rating LMI
Design Pressure +80/-80 psf
NFRC Certified
Made in Florida
Frame finish
White
Desert Sand
Custom
Impact protection, built for South Florida
The 176 Picture Bertha is EAS's HVHZ-rated fixed picture window in the vinyl impact portfolio, sized for panoramic views in coastal residential projects. A SentryGlas Plus glazing upgrade extends the design pressure rating up to 120 psf. LMI impact- rated for HVHZ Florida 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
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
72 x 84 in or 72 x 64 in
Design Pressure
+80/-80 psf
U-Factor
0.28–0.45
SHGC
0.18–0.62
Visible Trans.
0.16–0.67
Sizes & Pressures
| Configuration | Max size | Design pressure |
|---|---|---|
| Fixed picture — impact, Fin/Flange/Box | 72 x 84 in or 72 x 64 in | +80/-80 psf |
Fin, Flange, Box.
w/PVB interlayer.
Glass & Energy Performance
| Glass package | U-Factor | SHGC | VT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clear / arg90 / clear (5mm/5mm) - 1" IG | 0.43 | 0.6 | 0.66 |
| E366 / arg90 / clear (5mm/5mm) - 1" IG | 0.27 | 0.23 | 0.53 |
| E366 / arg90 / Solargray (5mm/5mm) - 1" IG | 0.27 | 0.22 | 0.3 |
| E340 / arg90 / clear (5mm/5mm) - 1" IG | 0.27 | 0.15 | 0.32 |
| Clear / arg90 / lami (5mm/DS|090SGP|DS) - 1" IG (SGP) | 0.42 | 0.58 | 0.65 |
| E366 / arg90 / lami (5mm/DS|090SGP|DS) - 1" IG (SGP) | 0.26 | 0.23 | 0.52 |
| E366 / arg90 / lami (5mm/gray-DS|090SGP|DS) - 1" IG (SGP) | 0.26 | 0.22 | 0.35 |
| E340 / arg90 / lami (5mm/DS|090SGP|DS) - 1" IG (SGP) | 0.26 | 0.15 | 0.31 |
| Clear / arg90 / lami (5mm/DS|090PVB|DS) - 1" IG (PVB) | 0.42 | 0.6 | 0.66 |
| E366 / arg90 / lami (5mm/DS|090PVB|DS) - 1" IG (PVB) | 0.27 | 0.23 | 0.52 |
| E366 / arg90 / lami (5mm/gray-DS|090PVB|DS) - 1" IG (PVB) | 0.27 | 0.22 | 0.26 |
| E340 / arg90 / lami (5mm/DS|090PVB|DS) - 1" IG (PVB) | 0.27 | 0.15 | 0.31 |
U-Factor / SHGC shown without grids; add-grid values vary slightly. Confirm exact ratings for your opening at quote.
Performance Certifications
- FL14608.R19
Options
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Frequently Asked Questions
The 176 Picture Bertha is Eastern Architectural Systems' HVHZ-rated fixed (non-operable) vinyl impact window, built for panoramic views in coastal homes. Because it has no operating hardware and the whole opening is glass, we install it where you want maximum light and an unobstructed view rather than ventilation, often paired alongside operable windows. It's part of EAS's flagship Bertha line with a lifetime warranty on both the vinyl frame and the insulated glass.
The 176 Picture Bertha goes up to 72 inches wide by 84 inches tall as a single fixed unit, which is large enough for a true picture-window view. Since it's non-operable, it can hold that bigger glass area while still meeting impact requirements. We measure your opening and confirm the buildable size with EAS before we order.
Yes. The 176 Picture Bertha is LMI impact-rated and HVHZ-approved for Miami-Dade and Broward, carrying a design pressure of +80/-80 psf in its standard build. The optional SentryGlas Plus glazing upgrade extends the rating up to +120/-120 psf for higher wind-load openings. We'll confirm the design pressure your specific opening and jurisdiction require at quote.
With the right Low-E laminated package, the 176 Picture Bertha reaches a U-factor as low as 0.26 and a SHGC as low as 0.15 using the E340 laminated glass, which rejects a lot of Florida solar heat. The E366 Solargray laminated option pairs a 0.26 U-factor with a lower 0.22 SHGC for glare control. Because picture windows are usually the largest glass area in a room, we often recommend a higher-performing package here.
The 176 Picture Bertha is available in Fin, Flange, and Box frame styles so it can fit different wall conditions and new-construction or replacement openings. Finishes include White as standard, Desert Sand, and a Bronze exterior with white interior, with a Black Laminate exterior available across the Bertha line. Grids are offered as Grids Between Glass, Simulated Divided Light, or Colonial, Prairie, and Perimeter patterns.
Installed price depends on the size of the glass area, the glass package you choose, the frame style and finish, and the condition of the existing opening, so we don't quote a flat rate. A large 72-by-84 picture window with the SentryGlas Plus upgrade will cost more than a smaller standard-glass unit. Armor Pro provides a free, no-obligation estimate after measuring your opening.
The 176 Bertha is EAS's flagship vinyl impact window line, built specifically for Florida's hurricane zone on a 3-1/4 inch fusion-welded frame with a 0.070 inch wall thickness. It comes in three operation styles, single hung, horizontal roller, and picture, which cover most of the window openings on a typical home. It is the EAS vinyl line to reach for when you want the highest performance and the strongest warranty in their vinyl catalog.
The single-hung is rated up to 120 psf design pressure, the highest in the EAS vinyl portfolio. The horizontal roller and picture models run lower at their base spec but can be uprated to the same 120 psf with an optional SentryGlas Plus (SGP) glass interlayer, which is stiffer than standard laminated glass. Design pressure is what determines how much wind load a window can take, and the right rating depends on your opening's size and exposure, which we confirm on the quote.
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.