ClassicVue Max Aluminum

PGT ClassicVue Max Aluminum Picture PW7620A

PGT's premium non-impact aluminum line for Florida coastal non-HVHZ replacement projects.

Premium non-impact aluminum standalone fixed picture window for larger feature-wall installations than the casement-companion PW640A accommodates.

HVHZ Approved Design Pressure +100/-145.8 psf Florida Made in Florida

Impact protection, built for South Florida

The PW7620A is PGT's ClassicVue Max premium non-impact aluminum standalone fixed picture window, sized for larger feature-wall installations than the casement-companion PW640A accommodates.

  • 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.
Fixed Lite Picture Window (O)
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 51.21 sq ft
Design Pressure +100/-145.8 psf
U-Factor 0.44–0.45
SHGC 0.15–0.22
Visible Trans. 0.14–0.46

Sizes & Pressures

Configuration Min size Max size Design pressure
Fixed Lite Picture Window (O) 10 x 17.75 in 51.21 sq ft +100/-145.8 psf

Sizes shown are actual DLO frame size.

Glass & Energy Performance

Glass packageU-FactorSHGC VT CR
Bronze, Low-E, Air0.450.16 0.16 18
Clear, Low-E, Air0.440.2 0.4 18

U-Factor / SHGC shown without grids; add-grid values vary slightly. Confirm exact ratings for your opening at quote.

Performance Certifications

Miami-Dade County Product Control Approved Florida Building Code Product Approval NFRC Certified energy ratings
  • Miami-Dade NOA 23-0816.01 exp. 2029
  • FL DBPR FL243.R30

Frequently Asked Questions

The PW7620A is PGT's ClassicVue Max non-impact aluminum standalone picture window, built for larger feature-wall installations than the casement-companion PW640A can handle. It's a fixed, non-operating unit, so we install it where you want a big, uninterrupted view, such as a living-room feature wall or a stairwell. It serves Florida non-HVHZ projects where impact glazing isn't required by code.

The PW7620A fixed lite ranges from a minimum of about 10 by 17.75 inches up to roughly 51.2 square feet of glass area, carrying a design pressure as high as +100/-145.8 psf. That larger maximum is why we reach for the PW7620A over the casement-companion PW640A on big feature-wall openings. We measure the opening and confirm the size and rating that fit your wall before ordering.

No. The PW7620A is a non-impact window and isn't meant for the High-Velocity Hurricane Zone, where laminated impact glass is required by code. It does hold a Miami-Dade NOA (23-0816.01) and is rated to about +100/-145.8 psf design pressure, which reflects wind-load strength, not impact resistance. For HVHZ feature walls we'll specify a PGT WinGuard impact picture window and confirm the approval at quote.

The PW7620A has the strongest thermal numbers in the ClassicVue Max picture lineup, with a U-factor of 0.44 to 0.45 and SHGC from about 0.16 to 0.22 across its insulated low-e packages. The clear, second-coating clear, and SolarBan bronze options let you balance daylight against heat gain, with visible transmittance running from about 0.16 up to 0.46. We'll review the rated U-factor, SHGC, and VT for your chosen glass at quote.

The PW7620A is offered standard in White, Bronze, Black, and Clear Anodize aluminum, with custom colors available, plus a choice of 1-inch raised or flat grids or a 9/16-inch flat grid between the glass. On a large feature window many homeowners leave the grids off for an unbroken view, but we'll match whatever pattern your other windows use so the elevation stays consistent.

There's no single price, because the installed cost depends on the size of the glass, the low-e package you choose, the frame finish, and the condition of the existing opening. A large feature-wall lite near the maximum size and an upgraded low-e package cost more than a smaller fixed window with clear glass. Armor Pro gives a free, no-obligation estimate; we'll measure the opening and price the PW7620A for your project.

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.

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