Fixed Picture
Glass Windows
What Is a Fixed Picture Window?
A fixed picture window is a single piece of glass sealed into a frame, which does not open. No sash, no hinge, no track, therefore more of the wall is glass. This is why fixed glass windows commonly overlook the pool, the garden or the water. But “Fixed” just means it will not open. Storm protection shall be impact glass in an approved frame. We offer ECO Window Systems impact windows and may install upon request.
Clear, Wide Views
No sash rail or meeting bar cuts across the glass.
Nothing to Operate
No crank, lock or rollers to adjust or repair.
Pairs With Other Styles
Set it beside windows that open when the room needs air.
Fixed Impact Window Models
There are four fixed variants in the store now: ECO 300, ECO 350, ECO 70 and ECO NOVO 375. Open one to select size, glass colour, privacy glass and frame finish and price updated as you make your selections.
Prices and options update on each product page. Check your measurements and the configuration before you order.
MG 350 PW
A slim MR Glass profile that puts as much of the opening as possible into glass. Ask which sizes and shapes it comes in, then match them to the current approval document.
MG 400
Designed to fit the MR Glass MG 200 single hanging and MG 300 horizontal rolling series. Choose it if you have a fixed pane next to those windows and want matching frames.
Florida Product Approval
MG 450
Fixed glass, louvers or a mix of both in one series. It’s useful when part of an opening should stay sealed and part should let air through.
ECO 70
An aluminum fixed impact window from ECO Window Systems. Before you order, check the size range, glass choices and approval document for the exact unit on your quote.
ECO 300
An aluminum fixed window with several glass colors, including obscure glass for bathrooms and street-facing rooms. Check the maximum size and design pressure on the current product documents.
See Fixed Picture Windows in Place
Browse photos of large fixed panes in finished rooms. Look at the frame color and how the glass lines up with the windows beside it, then pick the model for your own opening.
Talk Through Your Fixed Window Plan
Send our team in Davie your address, the number of openings and a few photos, inside and out. Tell us if you need products only or installation too.
Fixed Picture Windows Buying Guide
Use this guide to decide where fixed glass belongs, how to pair it with windows that open, and what to check before you order.
IN THIS GUIDE
Where Does a Fixed Window Work Best?
Start with one question: does this opening need to let air in? If it doesn’t, a fixed window is usually the simplest answer. You get the most glass for the size of the opening, and there’s nothing to crank, lock or repair.
Good spots include the main living room wall, stair landings, the space above an entry door and the center of a group of windows. Some series also come in shaped units, such as arches and transoms, so ask which shapes your model offers.
Bedrooms need more thought. Florida’s residential code requires every sleeping room to have an escape window that opens from inside, generally with at least 5.7 square feet of clear opening. A fixed pane can’t be that window, so pair it with one that can, such as a casement with egress hinges.
How to Pair Fixed and Opening Windows
Most rooms still need fresh air, so a fixed window usually shares the wall with windows that open. A common layout puts a wide fixed pane between two casement windows. Another stacks fixed glass above a single hung window.
Keep the frame color, glass tint and sightlines the same across the group, or the windows will look like they came from different houses. Some series are built to match. The MR Glass MG 400 lines up with MR Glass single hung and horizontal rolling windows.
Fixed glass leaks less air than a window that opens, so in Florida the bigger comfort question is the sun. Check the SHGC on the NFRC label. It’s the share of the sun’s heat that gets through the glass, on a scale of 0 to 1, and lower means a cooler room. The DOE suggests low-gain glass, under 0.4, for hot climates.
What to Check Before You Order
Fixed doesn’t mean hurricane-rated. Protection comes from the whole unit: laminated glass, the aluminum frame and the way it’s anchored to the wall. The plastic interlayer in laminated glass holds broken pieces in place. Our impact window glass guide explains the glass options you’ll see on a quote.
In Florida’s wind-borne debris regions, glass within 30 feet of the ground generally has to pass the large missile test: a 9-pound 2×4 fired at the window at 50 feet per second, about 34 mph. Miami-Dade and Broward are in the stricter High-Velocity Hurricane Zone. Ask for the approval number for your exact model and size, then find it in our product approval documents.
Each approval also lists a design pressure, written like +80/-90 psf: how hard the wind can push on the window, then how hard it can pull. Bigger panes often carry a lower rating, so check size and rating together. The window cost guide shows what a quote should include, and you can review financing options to plan payments.
Your Fixed Window Checklist
- Where the room gets fresh air, and its escape window.
- The view from where you actually sit and stand.
- Frame and glass that match the windows beside it.
- Approval number, design pressure and installation scope.
Check These Details Before Ordering
01 / Size and Shape
Measure the opening and note any shaped unit. Match it to the manufacturer drawing for that model.
02 / Glass and Frame Finish
Write down the glass color, Low-E or privacy glass and frame finish. Check that each one is offered at that size.
03 / Approval Documents
Find the approval for this exact window and size, and note its design pressure. Our team can check it for your address.
04 / Supply and Installation
Ask whether the quote covers products only or also delivery, removal of the old window and installation. Get the scope in writing.
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Fixed Picture Windows FAQs
Is a picture window the same as a fixed window?
Close. Neither one opens. A picture window usually means one large pane placed for the view, while fixed window also covers tall, narrow and shaped units.
Are fixed picture windows hurricane-rated?
Only when they’re impact windows with a Florida Product Approval or a Miami-Dade NOA. A fixed window with ordinary glass isn’t. Check the approval number and design pressure for your exact model and size.
How big can a fixed picture window be?
Each model’s approval lists the sizes that passed testing, so the limit depends on the model. Larger panes often carry a lower design pressure. Check the size and the rating together on the product documents.
Are fixed windows more energy efficient?
They leak less air than windows that open, because there’s no sash to seal. The sun’s heat is a separate question. Look for a low SHGC on the NFRC label, especially on west-facing walls.
Can I put a fixed picture window in a bedroom?
Yes, as long as the room also has an escape window that opens. Florida code generally requires at least 5.7 square feet of clear opening, with the sill no more than 44 inches above the floor. Ask us to check each bedroom.
How much do fixed impact windows cost?
It depends on the model, size, glass and frame finish. Each product page shows the price for the options you choose. For installed pricing, request a quote and use the cost guide to compare quotes line by line.
How do I clean a fixed picture window?
From outside, since it doesn’t open. Use mild soap, water and a soft cloth or squeegee, and keep abrasive pads and pressure washers away from the glass and seals. The warranty and care page has the ECO and MR Glass care documents.
Find Fixed Picture Windows for Your Home
Tell us which openings you’re planning and the view you want to keep. Shop fixed glass windows online, or ask our team for a quote with optional installation in South Florida.
