HurricaneShield Series
Florida DBPR
Approved
Impact Rating LMI
Design Pressure +62.5/-62.5 psf
Energy
Made in USA
Pella HurricaneShield Vinyl Single Hung
Pella's Florida-built residential vinyl impact line for HVHZ installations.
Flagship vinyl impact single-hung built in Ocala by the CWS subsidiary. 3-inch frame with up to 18 air chambers, Diamond Glass laminated impact glazing, LMI for HVHZ.
Florida DBPR
Approved
Impact Rating LMI
Design Pressure +62.5/-62.5 psf
Energy
Made in USA
Glass
Impact protection, built for South Florida
The HurricaneShield Single Hung is Pella's flagship vinyl impact single-hung window, manufactured in Ocala, Florida by the CWS subsidiary. Built on a 3-inch frame depth with mitered, heat-fused, and fully welded corners housing up to 18 air chambers for thermal and structural performance. Laminated impact glass with InsulShield Low-E and argon, LMI impact-rated for Miami-Dade and Broward HVHZ 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-Glass5/8" Flat Grilles-Between-the-Glass1" Contour Grilles-Between-the-Glass7/8" Contour Exterior Applied Grille with 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
52 x 74 in or 52 x 96 in
Design Pressure
+62.5/-62.5 psf
U-Factor
0.3–0.49
SHGC
0.13–0.48
Visible Trans.
0.25–0.68
Sizes & Pressures
| Configuration | Min size | Max size | Design pressure |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-Wide Vent Unit (Equal Sash) | 13.5 x 21 in | 52 x 74 in or 52 x 96 in | +62.5/-62.5 psf |
| Integral 2-Wide Vent Composite | 27 x 21 in | 74.125 x 72 in | +62.5/-62.5 psf |
Glass & Energy Performance
| Glass package | U-Factor | SHGC | VT | CR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SunDefense Low-E IG - Impact Laminated (7/8in) | 0.3 | 0.21 | 0.49 | 53 |
| Advanced Low-E IG - Impact Laminated (7/8in) | 0.31 | 0.28 | 0.52 | 53 |
| Turtle Glass IG - Impact Laminated (7/8in) | 0.3 | 0.14 | 0.29 | 53 |
U-Factor / SHGC shown without grids; add-grid values vary slightly. Confirm exact ratings for your opening at quote.
Performance Certifications
Energy-performance data on file (manufacturer-published; not third-party certified).
- FL5823.R11
- FL4091.R10
- FL17647.R4
Options
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Frequently Asked Questions
The HurricaneShield Single Hung is Pella's flagship vinyl impact single-hung window, manufactured in Ocala, Florida by Pella's CWS subsidiary. It's built on a 3-inch frame with mitered, heat-fused, and fully welded corners housing up to 18 air chambers for thermal and structural performance, and the bottom sash slides up to open. We install it as the everyday impact window for bedrooms, living areas, and most standard residential openings.
Yes. The HurricaneShield Single Hung is LMI impact-rated and HVHZ-approved, carrying Florida Product Approvals FL17647.R4, FL4091.R10, and FL5823.R11, so it can be installed in the High-Velocity Hurricane Zone covering Miami-Dade and Broward. We confirm the specific approval and design pressure that applies to your opening at the time of quote.
The 1-wide vent unit with equal sash runs up to 52 by 74 inches, and the integral 2-wide vent composite goes up to about 74 by 72 inches and up to 48 square feet. Both configurations are rated to a design pressure of +62.5/-62.5 psf. We size the window to your rough opening and confirm the rating against the wind load required at your address.
It uses a 7/8-inch InsulShield Low-E laminated impact insulated glass unit with argon, in three packages: SunDefense (U-factor 0.30, SHGC 0.21), Advanced Low-E (U-factor 0.31, SHGC 0.28), and Turtle Glass (U-factor 0.30, SHGC 0.14) for coastal lighting rules. Across the model the U-factor ranges from 0.30 to 0.49 and SHGC from 0.13 to 0.48 depending on glass and grids. We'll help you choose the package that balances energy savings, visible light, and any local turtle-glass ordinance.
The single hung is available in White interior/White exterior, Bronze interior/Bronze exterior, White interior/Bronze exterior, and White interior/Black exterior, with color-matched White or Bronze hardware and InView black fiberglass flat screens. Grids are optional, including 5/8-inch flat, 3/4-inch and 1-inch contour grilles-between-the-glass, and a 7/8-inch contour exterior-applied grille.
Installed pricing depends on the window size, whether it's a single unit or a 2-wide composite, the glass package, grids, and the condition of each opening, so we don't quote a flat per-window figure. Whole-home jobs are priced differently than a single replacement. Armor Pro provides a free in-home estimate where we measure every opening and confirm the right HurricaneShield Single Hung specification for your home.
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.