Casement Windows

Casement Windows in Wellington, FL | TruePane Windows & Doors

Casement windows are the side-hinged, crank-operated workhorses of Florida hurricane construction. When you live in Wellington, you want a window that seals tight against summer humidity, opens wide for cross-breeze on cooler evenings, and holds its own when a storm rolls through Palm Beach County. We install impact-rated casements across our PGT, CGI, CWS, ES Windows, ECO, and Mr-Glass lines for homes throughout Wellington, from Olympia to Palm Beach Polo. If you’re researching replacement windows or planning a new build, call TruePane Windows & Doors at (561) 349-4826 and we’ll walk you through the options that fit your openings and your wind zone.

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Product Overview - Casement Windows

Casement windows hinge on one side and crank outward, which makes them one of the best-performing profiles you can put in a Wellington home. The sash presses against the frame to create a full compression seal when closed, so you get an airtight barrier against the humidity that sits over the western communities most of the year. That same seal keeps conditioned air inside during July and August, when your AC is doing heavy lifting. When the weather turns mild in January, the sash swings fully open to let air move through the house without a center post blocking the view.

For hurricane-prone construction, the casement profile has a real advantage: the compression seal works with the locking mechanism to hold the sash snug on all four sides. Impact-rated versions use laminated glass that stays in the frame even under debris impact, and the hardware is engineered for the pressure-loading cycles that HVHZ products are tested under. Architecturally, casements fit Wellington’s Mediterranean and coastal-inspired homes well. They work in tall, narrow openings, over kitchen sinks, flanking picture windows, and anywhere you’d otherwise sacrifice ventilation for strength.

Aluminum and vinyl frame options come from manufacturers we install every week across Wellington, from the equestrian properties off South Shore Boulevard to newer construction in Aero Club. We cut our teeth on hurricane-impact window and door installation in this area, and we know what it takes to get a casement in level, plumb, and square so the seal performs the way the testing intended.

Technical Specifications

Here’s what you can configure on a casement window through TruePane Windows & Doors:

• Frame materials: Aluminum or vinyl, chosen to match your home’s existing frame profile and aesthetic
• Glass options: Laminated impact glass with a PVB interlayer, Low-E insulated glass, tinted glass, clear glass
• Finish options: White, Almond, Bronze, Black, Tan
• Screen options: Fixed screen or retractable screen
• Operation: Crank-operated hardware with multi-point locking
• Design pressure: Matched to your Wellington wind zone, up to +/-100, never higher

Sizes are configured per opening. If you have a specific rough opening or an unusual shape, we’ll measure it and spec the window accordingly. That’s the benefit of working with an installer rather than buying off a shelf.

Hurricane & Compliance Performance

Laminated Impact Glass
The glass is two panes bonded with a PVB interlayer. Under impact, the glass may crack but it stays in the frame rather than scattering into the room. That’s the core of what makes a casement window “impact-rated,” and it’s what Wellington homeowners want between their family and a flying roof tile in a storm.

Miami-Dade NOA / FL Product Approval
Each casement configuration carries a Miami-Dade Notice of Acceptance or Florida Product Approval number. These are issued per configuration, so the window spec on your quote is the one you’ll reference for your permit. We’ll verify and provide the right documentation for your project.

FBC / HVHZ Compliance
This window is engineered to meet Florida Building Code High-Velocity Hurricane Zone requirements. HVHZ is the stricter standard applied to Miami-Dade and Broward counties and is a meaningful benchmark even in Palm Beach County, where Wellington sits. It’s built for the wind that hits this part of Florida.

TAS 201 / 202 / 203 Testing Context
HVHZ-rated products are tested under a family of protocols: TAS 201 for large-missile impact, TAS 202 for cyclic wind-pressure loading, and TAS 203 for forced-entry resistance. A casement that passes this battery has earned its place in a Florida exterior.

Design Pressure for Your Wind Zone
We match design pressure to your specific wind zone, up to +/-100 and never higher. There’s no benefit in over-specifying a window for a pressure it will never see, and there’s real risk in undersizing one. We spec it right the first time.

Energy Performance
Low-E and insulated glass options are available for heat rejection and energy performance. In Wellington, where summer sun hits west-facing elevations hard, the right glass package makes a noticeable difference in how hard your AC runs. Tinted glass is another option we spec regularly.

Color & Glass Options

Finish choice matters in Wellington. White and Almond remain the most common picks for the stucco-heavy palette across the community, but Bronze and Black have become popular on modern builds and homes with darker trim. Tan works well on the warmer earth tones you see on some equestrian and bungalow styles. All five finishes are available in both aluminum and vinyl frame options.

On glass, clear impact glass is the straightforward choice if you want maximum natural light and your primary concern is hurricane protection. Low-E insulated glass adds an emissivity coating that reflects heat and improves year-round comfort, which matters in August and on second-story windows that catch afternoon sun. Tinted glass cuts glare and heat gain, which can be a good fit for western-facing casements in Wellington. We’ll help you weigh the tradeoffs for each opening when we measure the job.

Installation by TruePane Windows & Doors in Wellington

A window rated for HVHZ performance is only as good as its installation. The NOA or Florida Product Approval on a casement window applies to the manufactured product. Once we cut the old window out and set the new one, the system’s real-world performance depends on how we prepare the opening, fasten the frame, and seal the perimeter. That’s why we install per AAMA 2400/2410 practice, using AAMA 812 low-expansion foam perimeter sealant, and why we set every window level, plumb, and square before we call it done.

Our process in Wellington starts with a pre-install inspection of the existing opening. We check for water damage, rotted wood, or settling issues before we set anything. Then we remove the old window, prepare the rough opening, flash it properly, set the new casement, and seal the perimeter with low-expansion foam. We do a final water test on the sill and weep system before we clean up. Permitting awareness matters here: Wellington and unincorporated Palm Beach County both have requirements around impact window installation, and we make sure the paperwork and product approvals line up before a single screw goes in.

We’ve installed casement windows across Wellington, from homes near the Mall at Wellington Green to properties in the Equestrian Preserve. Coastal exposure, wind zone location, and local permitting all factor into how we spec and set each window. Improper installation compromises the NOA-rated system, which is exactly why a trained crew matters.

Frequently Asked Questions - Casement Windows

Get a Quote - Casement Windows in Wellington

Ready to price casement windows for your Wellington home? We measure, spec, and quote the full project with clear line items and no surprises. Call TruePane Windows & Doors at (561) 349-4826 to schedule a free on-site measurement and get your quote started. Whether you’re replacing one window or doing the whole house, we’ll help you get it right.

Written by the team at TruePane Windows & Doors, installing hurricane-impact windows and doors in Wellington, FL.