Pella HurricaneShield Vinyl Awning

Yes. The HurricaneShield Awning is built in Ocala, Florida by Pella's CWS Industries subsidiary and is LMI (Large Missile Impact) rated, which is the certification required for High-Velocity Hurricane Zone openings in Miami-Dade and Broward. It uses laminated impact glass, so it does not need separate shutters. We'll confirm the specific approval that covers your opening at the quote.

The HurricaneShield Awning comes as a 1-wide vent unit sized from 20 x 17.875 inches up to a maximum of 48 x 36 inches, with a maximum panel of 48 inches wide by 36 inches tall. It reaches a design pressure of +67.5/-67.5 psf, with the line rated in the 65 to 67.5 psf range, and a water resistance of 10.5 psf. We measure each opening and confirm the achievable rating before ordering.

The HurricaneShield Awning uses 7/8-inch laminated impact glass with InsulShield Low-E and argon, with U-factors from 0.31 to 0.47 and SHGC from 0.12 to 0.33. SunDefense Low-E reaches SHGC 0.18, while Turtle Glass drops to SHGC 0.125 and meets coastal sea-turtle lighting requirements. The laminated glass also blocks 99.7 percent of UV, and we'll match the package to your location and code needs.

Frame finishes include White interior/White exterior, Bronze interior/Bronze exterior, White interior with a Black exterior, and White interior with a Bronze exterior, plus color-matched White or Bronze hardware. Grids are available as 3/4-inch and 1-inch Contour or 5/8-inch Flat Grilles-Between-the-Glass, and a 7/8-inch contour exterior-applied grille option. Each unit comes with an InView black fiberglass flat screen, and we'll confirm the combinations for your order.

Installed pricing on the HurricaneShield Awning depends on the unit size, the glass package you choose (for example SunDefense versus Turtle Glass), and the condition of the opening, so there's no flat per-window price. As a Florida-built impact unit it carries the value of HVHZ certification and laminated glass. Armor Pro provides a free, in-person estimate so you get an accurate number for your project.

Yes. HurricaneShield is Pella's dedicated residential vinyl impact line, built in Ocala, Florida for the HVHZ and certified for Miami-Dade and Broward across single-hung, casement, awning, sliding, and fixed windows plus hinged, sliding, and multi-slide patio doors. It carries Florida Product Approvals on each operation style. We confirm the specific approval against your opening size and configuration before ordering.

Impact windows use laminated glass with a tough interlayer that holds together when struck, so the opening stays sealed against wind and debris without shutters, meaning no plywood and no closing panels before a storm. HurricaneShield's ratings run high for vinyl, with the single-hung reaching up to 67.5 psf positive and 100 psf negative and the multi-slide patio door reaching up to roughly 80 psf. The exact rating depends on the size and configuration, which we confirm on the quote.

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.