Window Style Guide

Impact Picture Windows, frame the view.

One uninterrupted sheet of impact glass that pours in natural light and turns your backyard, pool, or water view into the room's centerpiece.

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Large dark-framed windows looking out on a sunny South Florida yard
HVHZ-rated
Miami-Dade NOA verified
OpensIt doesn't: fixed glass
Best atLight and views
UpkeepNo moving parts
Pairs withCasements & single-hungs
Picture window: one large fixed pane framing the view FIXED

How it works

Designed around how you live.

  1. 1

    Fixed glass. No sashes, hinges, or tracks, just the view.

  2. 2

    Bigger panes. Picture windows can span wide openings, within the limits of each product's approval.

  3. 3

    Mix and match. Flank it with operable windows when you want airflow too.

The good stuff

Why homeowners love picture windows

Light that fills the room

Large, unbroken glass brings the most daylight into living rooms, great rooms, and stairwells.

Views without interruption

No frames or rails crossing the glass: just your palms, pool, or water, framed like art.

Nothing to wear out

With no moving parts, there's nothing to crank, slide, or adjust, and fewer seals to maintain over time.

Modern South Florida home with large impact windows
The room's best feature is usually what's outside it. A picture window simply gets out of the way.

Where it shines

Perfect for

Living roomsGreat roomsPool & lanai viewsWaterfront wallsStairwellsWindow walls

Picture windows are often paired with casements and single-hungs to build composite window walls, a big fixed pane in the center for the view, with operable units on either side for fresh air.

Choosing

Picture window or sliding window?

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Picture Window

  • Fixed: doesn't open
  • Largest clear glass area
  • No moving parts
  • Best for views and light

Sliding Window

  • One sash slides open
  • Views plus ventilation
  • Track needs occasional cleaning
  • Best when you want airflow
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Questions

Good questions, straight answers.

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It depends on the product. Each Miami-Dade NOA lists the sizes and wind-pressure ratings a unit is approved for, and larger panes must meet higher loads. We match the opening to a product approved for your wall and wind zone.

Large glass can add solar heat. A low-E insulated glass unit reflects much of that heat while staying clear, and is our usual recommendation for sun-facing walls.

Yes. Arched, round-top, and other shaped units are available. Custom shapes typically carry a premium, and we confirm each shape carries its own approval.

Pair it with operable units. A common design is a large picture window flanked by casements or single-hungs, giving you both the view and ventilation.

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Let's find the right windows for your home.

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  • Permits and inspection handled for you
  • Dedicated, long-tenured install crews
  • Financing available
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More window styles

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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.