Commercial & Architectural Series
Miami-Dade NOA
Florida DBPR
Approved
HVHZ
Approved
Impact Rating LMI+SMI
Design Pressure +150/-195 psf
NFRC Certified
ES Windows 500Y Single Hung
ES Windows's commercial and architectural glazing — storefront, curtain wall, window wall, and high-pressure impact commercial systems.
Impact-rated aluminum single-hung condo and commercial window with a +100/-140 PSF design pressure, SMI and LMI impact rating, and two Miami-Dade NOAs.
Miami-Dade NOA
Florida DBPR
Approved
HVHZ
Approved
Impact Rating LMI+SMI
Design Pressure +150/-195 psf
NFRC Certified
Impact protection, built for South Florida
The 500Y is an impact-rated aluminum single-hung window for the U.S. condo and commercial market, built on a 3 1/2″ frame with monolithic and laminated glass. It carries a +100/-140 PSF design pressure with both small- and large-missile impact ratings (SMI and LMI), a 19.5 PSF water-infiltration resistance, and a 0.85 U-value, and it is backed by two Miami-Dade NOA certifications plus an NFRC certificate. The window uses spiral balances, a center sweep-latch lock, and a hermetic seal across fixed and operable panels, and is built to meet the strictest building specifications.
- Tested & certified to Miami-Dade HVHZ hurricane standards
- Aluminum frame engineered for strength and durability
- impact-rated laminated glass
- Energy-efficient Low-E insulated glass options to control heat gain
- Corrosion-resistant finishes for coastal applications
- 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.
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
Corrosion Resistant
Coastal-grade finishes for salt-air durability
Limited Warranty
Manufacturer warranty plus Armor Pro install workmanship
At a Glance
Frame Material
Aluminum
Design Pressure
+150/-195 psf
U-Factor
0.85
SHGC
0.22–0.53
Visible Trans.
0.17–0.61
Impact Rating
LMI+SMI
Sizes & Pressures
| Configuration | Design pressure |
|---|---|
| Fix / Operable | +150/-195 psf |
| Fix / Operable (2 Panels) | +150/-195 psf |
| Fix / Operable / Fix | +150/-195 psf |
Glass & Energy Performance
| Glass package | U-Factor | SHGC | VT | CR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bronze | 0.77 | 0.425 | 0.39 | 14 |
| Clear | 0.765 | 0.45 | 0.56 | 14 |
| Green | 0.77 | 0.42 | 0.53 | 14 |
| Gray | 0.77 | 0.344 | 0.262 | 14 |
U-Factor / SHGC shown without grids; add-grid values vary slightly. Confirm exact ratings for your opening at quote.
Performance Certifications
- 25-0312.06 exp. 2030
- FL46587.R1
Options
Related Products
More models in the Commercial & Architectural Series.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The 500Y is an impact-rated aluminum single-hung window from ES Windows, built on a 3 1/2-inch frame for the U.S. condo and commercial market, where the bottom sash raises to ventilate while the upper section stays fixed. It is designed to meet the strictest building specifications and is offered in fixed-and-operable layouts, including two- and three-panel configurations. We install the 500Y on South Florida condo and commercial projects that need a code-tough impact window, and we'll confirm it suits each opening at quote.
Yes. The 500Y is HVHZ approved and carries both small- and large-missile impact ratings (SMI and LMI), backed by two Miami-Dade NOAs, NOA 25-0312.06 and NOA 25-0613.06, plus an NFRC certificate. That means it is permittable inside the High-Velocity Hurricane Zone covering Miami-Dade and Broward. Because NOA documents have expiration dates, we'll confirm the current approval is active at the time we permit your project.
The 500Y carries a +100/-140 psf design pressure on its base rating, with fixed/operable configurations rated as high as +150/-195 psf, and a water-infiltration resistance of 19.5 psf. It installs up to about 48 inches wide by 110.1875 inches tall on a 3 1/2-inch frame depth. Because the design pressure your opening must meet depends on its size and wind exposure, we verify the rating your specific window must reach at quote.
The 500Y uses laminated impact glass in 7/16-inch or 9/16-inch packages, with PVB or SGP interlayers and tint choices including clear, gray, bronze, and green, plus SB70 Low-E options for solar control. A clear laminated unit runs about a 0.52 SHGC and 0.60 VT, while a gray-on-gray unit drops the SHGC to about 0.33 and an SB70 Low-E unit reaches roughly a 0.24 SHGC, with U-factors around 0.75 to 0.77. We'll recommend the tint and Low-E combination that best balances daylight and heat for your building.
The 500Y is offered in anodized, painted, and wood frame finishes, and includes spiral balances as standard with a center sweep-latch lock and vent latch, plus an available aluminum-frame screen. Its design uses a hermetic seal across the fixed and operable panels for tight performance. We'll show you the finish options and confirm the hardware set before we order.
Installed pricing for the 500Y depends on the window size, the laminated glass and Low-E package, the finish, the configuration, and the condition of the existing opening, so there is no single price. As your installer, Armor Pro handles measurement, NOA-based permitting, and code-compliant installation of this HVHZ-rated window. Contact us for a free, no-obligation estimate and we'll measure your openings and quote the 500Y.
This is ES Windows's house-brand catalog for commercial, condo, and mid- to high-rise architectural work, distinct from the residential tier lines. It covers aluminum storefront, stick and structural-silicone-glazed curtain wall, pre-glazed impact window wall, project-in and project-out operable windows, and commercial sliding and lift-slide doors. We reference it for light-commercial and architectural-spec projects rather than standard home replacement.
The U.S.-market impact systems are the ones that carry real HVHZ ratings: the ES-8860 window wall is tested to plus and minus 150 psf, the ES-6000/6100 sliding door reaches plus 120 / minus 135 psf with multiple Miami-Dade NOAs, and the ES-7500/7600 window wall and several others carry large- and small-missile certification. Some of the metric storefront and curtain-wall framing systems are Latin-American architectural products without Florida approval, so we verify approval status before specifying any of them on a Florida job.
ES Windows is the residential and light-commercial fenestration brand of Tecnoglass Inc. (NYSE: TGLS), and the products are manufactured at the company's complex in Barranquilla, Colombia. What makes the brand unusual is that the parent makes its own architectural glass and aluminum extrusions and then assembles the finished windows and doors in-house, so a single company stands behind the whole assembly rather than buying glass and frames from outside suppliers. We install and service ES Windows products throughout South Florida.