PGT EnergyVue Vinyl Architectural AR5420

No. The AR5420 is a non-impact vinyl window and isn't intended for the High-Velocity Hurricane Zone, where laminated impact glass is required by code. If you need the same architectural shapes with impact protection, the equivalent unit is PGT's WinGuard AR5520, which covers the same trapezoid, arch, half-circle, gothic, triangle, eyebrow, and custom shapes. We'll confirm whether your address requires impact glazing and spec the right unit at quote.

EnergyVue offers the best thermal performance in PGT's residential catalog, and the AR5420 reaches a U-factor as low as 0.26 with the Argon/EnergyShield Max low-e package and an SHGC as low as 0.20 with grids. Even the base EnergyShield glass holds a U-factor of 0.30, which is strong for South Florida cooling loads. We'll review the U-factor and SHGC for each glass package so you can pick the right balance of heat control and daylight.

The AR5420 architectural shape runs from a minimum of about 10 by 16 inches up to roughly 50 square feet of area, with a design pressure of +80/-98.2 psf. Because these are custom-fabricated to the geometry of your opening, the exact maximum depends on the specific shape. We measure the opening and confirm the size, shape, and rating that fit your wall before ordering.

The AR5420 is built on PGT's 3-1/2-inch vinyl platform and comes in White, Beige, Bronze, and Black, plus two-tone options of Bronze or Black exterior with a White interior. Grid choices include a 7/8-inch traditional simulated divided lite, 9/16-inch or 13/16-inch flat grids between the glass, and a 1-inch contour grid between the glass. We'll match the finish and grid to the rest of your EnergyVue or WinGuard windows so the shape window looks intentional on the elevation.

There's no single price, because the installed cost depends on the shape, the size, the low-e glass package, the frame finish, and the condition of the existing opening. Custom geometries like arches, gothics, and eyebrows are fabricated to your opening, which factors into the quote. Armor Pro gives a free, no-obligation estimate; we'll measure the opening and price the EnergyVue AR5420 for your project.

No — EnergyVue is a non-impact vinyl line, so it cannot be installed in the High-Velocity Hurricane Zone of Miami-Dade and Broward, and it isn't the right choice for any opening that needs a Notice of Acceptance. It belongs on inland Florida addresses where the building code does not require laminated impact glazing. If you're inside the HVHZ or you want storm protection regardless of jurisdiction, the impact counterpart is WinGuard Vinyl, which uses the same frame.

EnergyVue is the line for projects driven by the energy bill rather than the wind map. It posts the best thermal performance in PGT's residential catalog — U-factors from about 0.27 to 0.32 with the EnergyShield Max Low-E package — which is low enough to move a utility bill and clear ENERGY STAR for the climate zone. The welded vinyl frame also resists salt-air corrosion and never needs repainting. We spec it for inland, energy-focused homes where impact glass isn't required by code.

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.