Defender Series
Florida DBPR
Approved
Impact Rating LMI
Design Pressure +58/-58 psf
Energy
Made in USA
Pella Defender Vinyl Direct Set (Picture)
Pella's commercial-grade vinyl impact window line, built in Ocala for multi-family projects.
Commercial-grade vinyl impact fixed picture window for multi-family and light-commercial. Built on the CWS-6100 platform, LMI for Florida coastal.
Florida DBPR
Approved
Impact Rating LMI
Design Pressure +58/-58 psf
Energy
Made in USA
Pella
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Impact protection, built for South Florida
The Defender Direct Set is Pella's commercial-grade vinyl impact fixed picture window for multi-family and light commercial residential applications. Built on the CWS-6100 vinyl frame platform, 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 Styles
3/4" Contour Grilles-Between-the-Glass1" Contour Grilles-Between-the-Glass5/8" Flat Grilles-Between-the-Glass7/8" Exterior Applied Grille with 1" Contour 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
68 x 96 in
Design Pressure
+58/-58 psf
U-Factor
0.25–0.54
SHGC
0.14–0.58
Impact Rating
LMI
Sizes & Pressures
| Configuration | Min size | Max size | Design pressure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Direct Set (Picture) | 12 x 12 in | 68 x 96 in | +58/-58 psf |
Performance Certifications
Energy-performance data on file (manufacturer-published; not third-party certified).
- FL17354.R4
Options
Related Products
More models in the Defender Series.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Defender Direct Set is Pella's commercial-grade vinyl impact fixed picture window, built on the CWS-6100 platform for multi-family and light-commercial residential projects. Because it's a fixed (non-operating) unit, we install it where you want a large, unobstructed glass view that doesn't need to open. It pairs naturally with the operating Defender styles like the single hung, double hung, and sliding window in the same line.
No. The Defender Direct Set carries an LMI impact rating under Florida Product Approval FL17354.R4, which covers coastal Florida installations outside the Miami-Dade and Broward High Velocity Hurricane Zone. We install Defender throughout the rest of South Florida's coastal areas, and if your address falls inside the HVHZ we'll steer you to an NOA-approved Pella line instead and confirm the right product at your quote.
The Defender Direct Set picture window runs from a minimum of 12 by 12 inches up to a maximum of 68 inches wide by 96 inches tall, rated at +58/-58 psf design pressure at that size. We'll size each opening on-site and confirm the design pressure your specific installation requires before we order, since wind-load needs vary by location and elevation.
The Defender Direct Set uses a 7/8-inch insulated unit (3/16-inch glass, 1/2-inch airspace, 3/16-inch glass) and reaches a U-factor as low as 0.25 and SHGC as low as 0.14 depending on the glass package. We offer Advanced, Coastal, SunDefense, and Neat Low-E coatings plus obscure and tinted insulated glass in bronze, gray, or blue, so we can dial in heat rejection or privacy for your specific exposure.
The Defender Direct Set is available in white interior/white exterior, bronze interior/bronze exterior, or a white interior with bronze exterior combination. For grilles, we can specify 3/4-inch or 1-inch contour grilles-between-the-glass, 5/8-inch flat grilles-between-the-glass, or a 7/8-inch exterior-applied grille paired with 1-inch contour grilles-between-the-glass to match your home's look.
Installed pricing for the Defender Direct Set depends on the size of the opening, the glass package you choose, and the condition of the existing opening. Because it's a large fixed picture unit that can reach 68 by 96 inches, size is a major factor in the quote. Armor Pro provides a free, no-obligation estimate and we'll confirm the exact rating and configuration before you commit.
No. Defender is impact-rated vinyl, but it carries Florida state-level product approvals rather than a Miami-Dade NOA, so it is for Florida coastal work outside the High Velocity Hurricane Zone. That covers the large band of the state that requires impact glazing but not a full HVHZ approval, such as the Treasure Coast and Gulf Coast counties. For HVHZ multi-family or residential work, the product moves to an HVHZ-certified line such as HurricaneShield. We confirm which approval your county requires before specifying it.
Both are Pella vinyl impact lines built in Ocala on a related platform, but they're aimed at different jobs. Defender is the commercial-grade line, channeled toward multi-family and light-commercial buildings, with a heavier frame and light-commercial AAMA performance grades, but it stops short of HVHZ approval. HurricaneShield is the residential line and is the one carrying the Miami-Dade and Broward HVHZ certification. For a single-family hurricane-zone home we use HurricaneShield; Defender is for buildings rather than houses, outside the HVHZ.
Pella Corporation is a family-owned national manufacturer headquartered in Pella, Iowa, founded in 1925 and now spanning more than 20 plants across the country. For the Florida hurricane market the important detail is that Pella's impact lines, HurricaneShield and Defender, are built in Ocala, Florida by Pella's CWS subsidiary, so the storm products are made in-state rather than shipped in. We install and service Pella across South Florida and handle the order, permit, and installation regardless of which plant a given product comes from.