ClassicVue Max Aluminum
Miami-Dade NOA
Florida DBPR
Approved
HVHZ
Approved
Design Pressure +90/-150 psf
NFRC Certified
Made in Florida
PGT ClassicVue Max Aluminum Casement Picture PW640A
PGT's premium non-impact aluminum line for Florida coastal non-HVHZ replacement projects.
Premium non-impact aluminum casement-companion picture window that mulls with CA640A and AW640A for clean multi-window assemblies.
Miami-Dade NOA
Florida DBPR
Approved
HVHZ
Approved
Design Pressure +90/-150 psf
NFRC Certified
Made in Florida
Frame finish
White
Bronze
Black
Clear Anodize
Custom
Impact protection, built for South Florida
The PW640A is PGT's ClassicVue Max premium non-impact aluminum casement-companion picture window, designed to mull with the CA640A casement and AW640A awning for clean multi-window assemblies.
- Tested & certified to Miami-Dade HVHZ hurricane standards
- Aluminum frame engineered for strength and durability
- 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.
Grille Styles
1" Raised/Flat Grid9/16" Flat Grid-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
Corrosion Resistant
Coastal-grade finishes for salt-air durability
Limited Warranty
Manufacturer warranty plus Armor Pro install workmanship
At a Glance
Frame Material
Aluminum
Max Size
31.5 sq ft
Design Pressure
+90/-150 psf
U-Factor
0.6
SHGC
0.18–0.3
Visible Trans.
0.05–0.53
Sizes & Pressures
| Configuration | Min size | Max size | Design pressure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fixed Lite Casement Picture Window (O) | 18 x 18 in | 31.5 sq ft | +90/-150 psf |
Sizes shown are actual DLO frame size.
Glass & Energy Performance
| Glass package | U-Factor | SHGC | VT | CR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bronze, Low-E, Air | 0.6 | 0.245 | 0.22 | 14 |
| Clear, Low-E, Air | 0.6 | 0.23 | 0.41 | 14 |
| Green, Low-E, Air | 0.6 | 0.29 | 0.46 | 14 |
| Gray, Low-E, Air | 0.6 | 0.247 | 0.137 | 14 |
Performance Certifications
- 23-0816.07 exp. 2028
- FL243.R30
Anchorage
Tested for 16 anchor conditions across concrete, metal, wood substrates. See the NOA & installation instructions for the full schedule.
Related Products
More models in the ClassicVue Max Aluminum.
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Casement
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PGT ClassicVue Max Aluminum Horizontal Roller HR7610A
Horizontal Roller
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PGT ClassicVue Max Aluminum Picture PW7620A
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Comparable from Other Brands
Other fixed window models Armor Pro installs.
Frequently Asked Questions
The PW640A is PGT's ClassicVue Max non-impact aluminum casement-companion picture window. It's a fixed, non-operating window designed to mull alongside the CA640A casement and AW640A awning so you get a clean, coordinated multi-window assembly. We install it where you want a large, unobstructed view paired with an operable window for ventilation, on Florida non-HVHZ projects.
Both are ClassicVue Max non-impact aluminum picture windows, but the PW640A is the casement-companion unit sized to mull with the CA640A casement and AW640A awning, while the PW7620A is a standalone picture window built for larger feature-wall openings. The PW640A maxes out around 31.5 square feet per lite, where the PW7620A reaches about 51.2 square feet. If you're building a window grouping, the PW640A is usually the right companion; for a single big fixed window, we'll often spec the PW7620A. We confirm the right unit for your opening at quote.
No. The PW640A is a non-impact window and isn't intended for the High-Velocity Hurricane Zone, where impact glazing is required. It does carry a Miami-Dade NOA (23-0816.07) and is rated to a design pressure as high as +90/-150 psf depending on size and anchorage, which reflects structural wind strength rather than impact protection. For HVHZ openings we'll specify a PGT WinGuard impact picture window and confirm the approval at quote.
The PW640A is the most thermally efficient picture option in this group, with a U-factor of 0.60 and SHGC values from about 0.18 to 0.30 across its insulated low-e glass packages. The packages use a clear, bronze, gray, or green tint over an air-filled cavity with low-e coating, so you can dial in heat control for South Florida sun. We'll review the SHGC and visible-transmittance numbers with you and confirm the rated values for the glass you pick.
The PW640A was tested across about 30 anchor conditions covering concrete masonry, metal stud, and wood substrates, with detailed requirements for frame assembly tubes when units are mulled together. In practice that means the install method is matched to your wall type and the size of the assembly, with additional anchors added on each side of the frame tubes for wider units. As your installer, Armor Pro follows the NOA anchorage schedule for your specific opening and substrate.
The PW640A comes standard in White, Bronze, Black, and Clear Anodize aluminum, with custom colors available, and you can add a 1-inch raised or flat grid or a 9/16-inch flat grid between the glass. Because it mulls with the CA640A casement and AW640A awning, we coordinate the finish and grid across the whole assembly so the picture window and its operable companions match.
No — ClassicVue Max is a non-impact aluminum line, so it can't be installed in the High-Velocity Hurricane Zone of Miami-Dade and Broward, and it doesn't carry the Miami-Dade NOAs the impact lines do. It's built for Florida counties outside the HVHZ where the code does not require laminated impact glazing. Any opening that needs storm certification calls for WinGuard Aluminum instead, which is the impact line above it in the catalog.
ClassicVue Max is the premium non-impact aluminum tier, built to a coastal standard rather than a builder-basic one. It carries the same EnergyShield, EnergyShield Max, and Solar Control Low-E glass packages and the same full four-color aluminum palette as the flagship WinGuard Aluminum line, plus a Limited Lifetime Warranty. The aluminum construction is engineered to resist salt, heat, and moisture. It's the choice for a non-HVHZ home that still wants premium glass and finishes.
PGT has built impact windows and doors in Venice, Florida since 1980 and is the largest impact-window and -door manufacturer in the country. It was the first company to develop impact-resistant products that met Miami-Dade County's hurricane code after Hurricane Andrew, and the line is engineered specifically for Florida conditions. PGT is now part of the MITER Brands family, alongside WinDoor, ECO, and NewSouth, but the products are still made in Florida under the PGT name.