Window Style Guide

Impact Bay & Bow Windows, room to breathe.

Windows that step out from the wall to create a sunny nook, a reading seat, or a dramatic front elevation. Each pane rated for hurricane season.

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HVHZ-rated
Miami-Dade NOA verified
ShapeProjects out from the wall
BayUsually 3 units
Bow4–5 units in a gentle curve
AddsLight, depth & curb appeal
Bay and bow windows seen from above: a three-unit bay and a curved four-to-five-unit bow BAY 3 UNITS BOW 4–5 UNITS Top-down view · each pane projects out from the wall EVERY LITE CARRIES ITS OWN NOA

How they're built

Designed around how you live.

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    Bay windows usually pair a center picture window with two angled side units.

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    Bow windows use four or five equal units set in a soft curve.

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    Every lite in the assembly carries its own NOA and permit documentation.

The good stuff

Why homeowners love bay & bow windows

Instant curb appeal

A projecting window gives the front of the house a focal point that flat windows can't.

Light from three directions

Angled panes catch morning and afternoon sun and open the room to wider views.

A little extra room

The projection adds floor or seating space: perfect for a window seat, plants, or a breakfast table.

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A bay window turns a wall into a place. Somewhere to sit, read, and watch the afternoon storm roll in from safely inside.

Where it shines

Perfect for

Front living roomsBreakfast nooksWindow seatsPrimary bedroomsDining roomsReplacing an existing bay

Bay and bow windows work best where you want the window to be a feature. If your home already has a projecting window, we can replace it with an impact-rated assembly that keeps the look you love.

Choosing

Bay or bow?

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Bay Window

  • Usually 3 units
  • Angled, geometric projection
  • Often a picture window in the center
  • Crisp look for traditional homes

Bow Window

  • 4 or 5 equal units
  • Gentle, rounded curve
  • More glass across the arc
  • Soft look for curved facades

Questions

Good questions, straight answers.

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A bay window usually has three units, a center window flanked by two angled side units, for a geometric shape. A bow window uses four or five equal units set in a gentle curve.

Yes. We measure the existing projection, confirm its support and flashing, and replace it with an assembly in which every lite carries a Miami-Dade NOA.

Sometimes. The projection is carried by the wall and may have its own small roof. During the estimate we check the support and flashing and include any needed work in your quote.

Yes. The flanking units are often casements or single-hungs so you get ventilation, while the center stays fixed for the view.

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General information based on current Florida Building Code requirements and Haven's field experience. Product approvals, sizes, costs, and timelines vary by home and municipality. Your free estimate confirms the details for your project. Verify any contractor's license at myfloridalicense.com.