PGT EnergyVue Vinyl Double Hung DH5460

No. The DH5460 is a non-impact window, so it is not a hurricane impact product and we don't install it as storm protection in the High-Velocity Hurricane Zone. It does carry Miami-Dade NOA 25-0710.03 (valid through September 17, 2030) covering its tested wind pressures and anchoring, but that does not make it impact-rated. If you need an impact double-hung, we install the WinGuard DH5560 counterpart instead and will confirm the right unit for your address.

The DH5460 runs in an equal X/X configuration from a minimum of 16.25 by 26.5 inches up to a maximum of 52.125 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 rating at the time of quote.

The DH5460 ranges from a U-factor of 0.31 to 0.35 with an SHGC of 0.17 to 0.29 depending on the glass package. Its best-performing option is the Argon/Energy Shield Max package at U-factor 0.31 with SHGC as low as 0.17 for strong solar-heat control. We'll match the glass package to your sun exposure and energy goals when we quote.

The DH5460 comes standard with a sweep latch and a vent latch, and you can upgrade to a vent limiter or a Comfort Lift handle for easier operation. Frame finishes include White, Beige, Bronze, and Black, plus two-tone Bronze-exterior/White-interior and Black-exterior/White-interior, and grids are available in 7/8-inch Traditional Simulated Divided Lite or 9/16-inch, 13/16-inch, or 1-inch between the glass. We'll help you pick hardware and finishes that suit how you use each window.

We don't quote a flat price on the DH5460 because installed cost depends on the window size, glass package, hardware upgrades, and the anchoring substrate at your opening, which can be block/masonry, concrete, wood, or metal. As a non-impact window it generally costs less than the impact-rated DH5560 counterpart. Armor Pro provides a free estimate after we measure your openings.

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.