PGT EnergyVue Vinyl Awning AW5440

The AW5440 is a non-impact window, so it is not a hurricane impact product and we do not rely on it for protection in the High-Velocity Hurricane Zone. It does carry Miami-Dade NOA 25-0801.08 (valid through September 24, 2030) for its tested wind-pressure and anchoring conditions, but that approval does not make it impact-rated. If you need an impact awning, we install its direct counterpart, the WinGuard AW5540, and we'll confirm the right product for your county at quote.

The AW5440 awning runs from a minimum of 21.25 by 19.625 inches up to a maximum of 30 by 84 inches. It is rated to a design pressure of +65/-130 psf for wind load. We measure each opening and confirm the achievable size and DP when we prepare your quote.

EnergyVue is the strongest thermal line in PGT's residential catalog, and the AW5440 ranges from a U-factor of 0.29 to 0.32 with an SHGC of 0.15 to 0.26 depending on glass package. Its best combination is the Argon/Energy Shield Max package, which reaches U-factor 0.29 and SHGC as low as 0.15 for serious solar-heat control. We'll match the glass package to your sun exposure when we quote.

The AW5440 comes standard in White, Beige, Bronze, and Black, plus two-tone Bronze-exterior/White-interior and Black-exterior/White-interior. It uses a standard nesting (foldaway) handle that tucks out of the way, and you can add 7/8-inch Traditional Simulated Divided Lite grids or 9/16-inch, 13/16-inch, or 1-inch grids between the glass. We'll help you coordinate the finish with the rest of your EnergyVue windows.

We don't quote a flat price on the AW5440 because the installed cost depends on the window size, the glass package, and the anchoring substrate at your opening, which can be wood, concrete/CMU, or metal. As a non-impact window it is generally less than the impact-rated AW5540. Armor Pro provides a free estimate after we measure, including the proper anchorage for your wall type.

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.