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Geometric and shaped windows do something a standard rectangle can’t: they turn a wall into a focal point. Triangles above a front door, a half-round over the stairwell, an octagon anchoring the living room view. But here in Palm Beach, architectural glass has to do more than look good. It has to hold against hurricane-force wind and flying debris. Winslow Windows & Doors builds and installs impact-rated geometric windows custom-fabricated to your opening, so you get the shape you want without compromising the protection your home needs. We’ve installed these across Palm Beach for years, through PGT, CGI, CWS, ES Windows, ECO, and Mr-Glass lines. Call (561) 831-7863 to talk through your project.
Product Overview - Geometric & Shaped Windows
Geometric windows come in shapes that standard production lines don’t cover: triangular, hexagonal, octagonal, trapezoidal, arched, radius, and curved configurations. Each is fabricated to the exact dimensions of your rough opening. No forcing a stock window into a space it wasn’t built for. No awkward trim work hiding gaps. The window fits because it was made to fit.
For Palm Beach homes, these windows serve two masters. Architecturally, they follow the lines of Mediterranean, coastal contemporary, and Key West-style houses that dominate our neighborhoods from El Cid to Palm Beach Gardens. A half-round window over a mahogany entry door, a row of triangular clerestory windows in a great room with 20-foot ceilings, an octagonal porthole in a powder room. These shapes give a home character that flat rectangles never will.
Structurally, each shape carries the same impact-rated engineering as our rectangular hurricane windows. The laminated glass, the frame design, the anchoring system all meet the wind-zone requirements for Palm Beach County’s High-Velocity Hurricane Zone. You’re not trading protection for aesthetics. You’re getting both in one package.
Winslow Windows & Doors has installed geometric impact windows across Palm Beach, West Palm Beach, Lake Worth, and the surrounding coastal communities. We know how these openings behave under wind load, how to flash them properly, and how to make the finished installation look as clean as the day the architect drew it.
Technical Specifications
Every geometric window we order is built to the configuration you specify. Here’s what’s available:
- Frame materials: Aluminum or vinyl, depending on the line and the structural demands of the opening.
- Maximum size: Custom fabricated to order. No arbitrary size cap from a stock catalog.
- Glass options: Laminated impact glass with PVB interlayer, Low-E insulated glass, tinted glass, or clear glass.
- Finish options: White, almond, bronze, black, and tan. Custom color matching is available on select lines for larger projects.
- Configuration: Triangular, hexagonal, octagonal, arched, radius, curved, and compound shapes. Fixed or operable depending on the geometry and line.
Because these are custom-fabricated, we verify every dimension during our site measurement before the order goes to the manufacturer. A wrong measurement on a shaped window means a factory re-run, and we’d rather get it right the first time. Call (561) 831-7863 to schedule a measurement in Palm Beach.
Hurricane & Compliance Performance
Laminated Impact Glass - The glass in these windows uses a PVB (polyvinyl butyral) interlayer that holds the pane in the frame even when it’s struck. Cracks may form, but the glass stays in place, keeping wind, water, and debris out of the home during the storm. This is the same impact technology used in our full hurricane window lines.
Miami-Dade NOA / Florida Product Approval - Each geometric configuration carries its own Notice of Acceptance and Florida Product Approval numbers. We provide the specific numbers for your configuration on your quote and permit submittal. No generic claims here: the paperwork matches the exact window you’re buying.
FBC/HVHZ Compliance - These windows are engineered to Florida Building Code High-Velocity Hurricane Zone requirements. Palm Beach County sits entirely within the HVHZ, so every window we install here has to meet this standard. There is no “coastal exception” and we don’t treat there as one.
TAS 201/202/203 Testing Context - HVHZ-rated products are tested under the TAS protocol family: TAS 201 for large-missile impact, TAS 202 for cyclic wind-pressure loading, and TAS 203 for forced-entry resistance. These are the tests that determine whether a window earns its Miami-Dade approval. Our geometric windows run the same gauntlet as the rest of the impact line.
Design Pressure for Your Wind Zone - Every window is rated for a design pressure matched to the wind zone of the specific opening location. Our geometric windows carry ratings up to +/-100 psf, never higher. We don’t oversell a number. Your quote will show the exact DP rating for your configuration and location in Palm Beach.
Energy Performance - Low-E insulated glass options are available across the geometric window line. For Palm Beach homeowners, Low-E cuts solar heat gain during the long summer months without changing the look of the window. Tinted glass offers another option for rooms with direct western exposure.
Color & Glass Options
The finish you choose does more than match trim. It changes how the window reads against the wall. In Palm Beach, we see a lot of white and almond on coastal homes where the window should feel bright and clean against a light stucco facade. Bronze and black give a sharper, more contemporary look, especially on dark-trimmed modern builds or homes going for contrast against pale walls. Tan works well on Mediterranean-style homes with natural stone or tile accents.
Glass selection depends on where the window sits and what the room needs. Clear laminated impact glass works for architectural shapes you want to feel invisible, like a half-round above a doorway. Tinted glass helps with glare and solar heat in east- or west-facing rooms. Low-E insulated glass gives you the best energy performance for larger geometric windows that catch full sun in Palm Beach’s summer months. We’ll walk you through the trade-offs during your estimate, because the right glass for a north-facing octagon isn’t necessarily the right glass for a west-facing arched window.
Installation by Winslow Windows & Doors in Palm Beach
A geometric impact window is only as good as the opening it’s set into. That’s where installation matters more than most homeowners realize. The NOA and Florida Product Approval on these windows are ratings for the window as installed. A poorly flashed, out-of-square install turns a hurricane-rated product into a leak point and a wind-load risk.
Our installation crew follows AAMA 2400/2410 standard practices for replacement window installation. Every opening gets a pre-install inspection to check the rough opening dimensions, condition of surrounding framing, and any water intrusion from the old window. The new window goes in level, plumb, and square. We set the perimeter with AAMA 812 low-expansion foam sealant for a continuous air and water seal, then flash the exterior per the product’s installation requirements for HVHZ jurisdictions.
Palm Beach-specific conditions get factored in here. Coastal exposure means salt air and wind-driven rain. Homes east of A1A face different exposure categories than homes west of I-95, and the window anchoring has to match. We also know the permitting flow for Palm Beach County and the local municipalities. If your project needs a NOA or Florida Product Approval submittal for the permit package, we provide the documentation for your specific configurations. After the install, we run a water test and walk you through the finished work. The job isn’t done until the opening is clean and the window operates like it should.
Improper installation compromises the entire rating system. That’s not a sales scare tactic. It’s just how building science works. Which is why we handle the whole project in-house: site measurement, custom order, permitting documentation, installation, and final inspection follow-through.
Frequently Asked Questions - Geometric & Shaped Windows
Design pressure is matched to your specific wind zone and opening location, up to +/-100 psf. We never quote a higher number than the configuration actually carries. Your estimate will show the exact DP rating for your window’s size, shape, and location in Palm Beach. Call (561) 831-7863 and we’ll pull the ratings for your opening.
Lead times vary by manufacturer and configuration, but custom-shaped impact windows generally run 8 to 14 weeks from final measurement to delivery. We confirm current lead times when we quote your project, and we don’t start the fabrication clock until we’ve verified every dimension on site. For Palm Beach homeowners planning around a renovation schedule, we can coordinate ordering so the windows arrive when your contractor is ready for them. Call (561) 831-7863 for current lead times on your specific shapes and lines.
Yes. Palm Beach County and its municipalities require NOA or Florida Product Approval documentation as part of the permit package for impact-rated windows. We provide the specific approval numbers for your configurations when you permit the job. If your project is in a municipality with additional requirements, we’ll let you know early so there are no surprises at the permit counter.
Yes. Every geometric window we sell is custom-fabricated to your rough opening dimensions. You specify the shape (triangular, hexagonal, octagonal, arched, radius, curved) and the approximate size, and the manufacturer builds to our verified field measurements. There is no stock sizing on this product. If you want a custom shape that isn’t listed on a standard line, we’ll check with the manufacturer about feasibility before we quote it.
Aluminum and vinyl frames need routine cleaning with mild soap and water, plus a check of the perimeter seal and weep holes once or twice a year. In coastal Palm Beach locations, salt spray accumulates faster, so a quarterly rinse of the frame and track keeps everything moving and prevents finish wear. We’ll walk you through simple maintenance at the end of the install. If anything ever looks off, call (561) 831-7863 and we’ll take a look.
Get a Quote - Geometric & Shaped Windows in Palm Beach
If you’re planning a new build, a renovation, or replacing an existing geometric window in Palm Beach, we’d like to measure it and get you a written quote. The estimate is free. The measurements are exact. And the window will fit because we verified it ourselves.
Call (561) 831-7863 to schedule your free on-site measurement and quote.
Written by the team at Winslow Windows & Doors, serving Palm Beach and surrounding communities with hurricane-impact windows and doors.
Six Reasons Homeowners Choose Winslow Windows & Doors
Impact systems engineered to design pressures up to +/-100, matched to your wind zone - your openings hold when the storm arrives.
Low-E insulated impact glass from our manufacturer lines commonly cuts monthly cooling bills 20-30%.
Laminated impact glass shuts out up to 40% of outside noise - traffic, neighbors, weather.
Monitoring services run $30-90 a month. Laminated impact glass resists forced entry around the clock, with no subscription.
Florida homeowners average around 25% savings on the windstorm portion of their policy after protecting every opening - some homes qualify for more.
A full impact package upgrades curb appeal, buyer confidence and appraised value in one project.
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