Eco-Guard Casement Fixed Window Series 550

Yes. The Series 550 fixed window is a large-missile-impact (LMI) and small-missile-impact (SMI) rated unit and is HVHZ-approved under Florida Product Approval FL32389, so it is eligible for Miami-Dade and Broward's High Velocity Hurricane Zone. Even though it doesn't open, it carries full impact protection like the matching casement. We confirm the approval for your specific configuration at quote.

The Series 550 fixed window runs from a minimum of 26.5 by 48 inches up to a maximum of 66 by 96 inches. That makes it a good choice for tall, wide picture openings paired with Series 500 casements. We measure your rough opening and confirm the available size with ECO before ordering.

The Series 550 fixed window is rated to a design pressure of +90/-120 psf, a strong wind-load rating suited to South Florida coastal exposures. The applicable DP can vary with the unit size you choose. We verify the required and rated design pressure for your opening at the time of quote.

Yes. ECO designed the Series 550 as a fixed lite styled to match the Series 500 casement, so they share sightlines and the 2-3/4-inch frame and can be configured together in a single elevation. We commonly install fixed Series 550 lites flanking operating Series 500 casements where a homeowner wants both ventilation and an uninterrupted view. We'll lay out the configuration on the quote.

We don't give a flat price because installed cost depends on the size of the opening, the glass package, and the condition of the existing frame. A fixed lite like the Series 550 has no operating hardware, which can make it more economical than a comparable operating casement. Armor Pro provides a free, no-obligation estimate after measuring your opening.

Both crank open with a hand operator, but a casement is hinged on the side and swings out like a door, while an awning is hinged at the top and projects outward from the bottom. ECO's Series 500 is the outswing casement, the Series 560 is the project-out awning, and the Series 550 is a matching fixed lite. Awnings are popular because they can stay open for ventilation during light rain.

A casement's whole sash swings open, so you get nearly the full opening for ventilation versus the half you get on a single hung, plus a cleaner contemporary sightline with no meeting rail across the glass. The multipoint lock pulls the sash tight against the frame, which helps the seal. The trade-off is the swing-out operation, which we check against walkways and patios during measurement.

Yes. ECO's residential aluminum impact lines carry Miami-Dade Notices of Acceptance and Florida Product Approvals, which makes them eligible to install in the High-Velocity Hurricane Zone (Miami-Dade and Broward counties). The exact wind ratings depend on the specific series, size, and configuration, so we confirm the right product for your opening on the quote. We pull the permit and submit the approval documents as part of every job.