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Single and double hung windows are the most common window type in Davie homes, and replacing them is one of the cleaner installation jobs in the trade – when the measurements are right and the product matches the opening. At Sightline Windows & Doors Davie, every Window Installation starts with a measured survey you keep, a written price before a tool is lifted, and a documented photo record when the job is done. If you’d like to talk through a specific opening, call us at (754) 254-8492 – a live person answers, not a voicemail queue.
Single and double hung windows in Davie typically run $310 to $890 per window installed, depending on the frame material, glazing configuration, impact rating, and whether the rough opening needs remediation. That range covers the majority of standard residential openings in town; custom sizes and impact-rated units with specific U-factor or SHGC targets sit toward the upper end. Every number on this page is a real range pulled from jobs we’ve completed in Davie – not a national average padded for marketing.
This page covers single and double hung windows specifically. For the full scope of what we install across all window types, visit our Window Installation in Davie page.
Single vs. Double Hung: What the Difference Actually Means
The terms refer to which sash moves. In a single hung window, only the bottom sash slides up; the top sash is fixed. In a double hung window, both sashes travel vertically, which lets you open the top for hot-air venting near the ceiling or tilt both inward for cleaning from inside the house.
In Davie’s climate, double hung units earn their price difference quickly. A home on a shaded lot in Pine Island Ridge, for example, can drop its reliance on air conditioning meaningfully in the shoulder months – October through December, March through May – by stacking the top sash open two or three inches in the evening and letting warm air exhaust while cooler air draws in below. Single hung windows do that partially but less efficiently because the upper sash stays fixed.
The other practical difference is cleaning. Two-story homes in Davie’s Arrowhead golf community or along the Imagination Farms corridor often have upper-floor windows that face a landscaped buffer or a canal setback – not easy to reach from outside. Double hung units with tilt-in sashes let a homeowner clean both glass faces from inside. Single hung units on upper floors require a ladder or a window cleaning service for the exterior face.
Neither type is universally better. The right answer depends on the opening’s height, the room’s ventilation pattern, and the budget. We’ll tell you which one fits the opening before we write a price.
When You Need Single & Double Hung Windows
- Sashes that stick or won’t lock flush. Davie’s humidity runs high from June through September, and wood or composite frames that haven’t been properly sealed absorb moisture and swell. When a sash stops seating correctly, it’s not just an annoyance – a window that won’t latch is a gap in the home’s weather envelope and, depending on the floor, a security exposure.
- Visible condensation between the panes. Fogging between two glass layers means the insulated glazing unit’s seal has failed. No amount of cleaning fixes it; the unit needs to be replaced. We see this regularly in Davie homes built between 1985 and 2000, where the original dual-pane seals are past their design life.
- Drafts around the frame during wind events. Broward County sees sustained tropical winds during hurricane season, and even a Category 1 or named tropical storm exposes poorly sealed frames immediately. If you’re feeling air movement around a closed window after a storm passes, the frame-to-rough-opening seal has compromised.
- Broken or cracked sash hardware. Tilt latches, sash locks, and balance springs on hung windows wear out. When a sash falls or won’t stay open at a set height, the balance mechanism is typically the culprit. Sometimes a hardware replacement is enough; other times the frame has distorted to the point where a full replacement is the cleaner fix.
- Single-pane glass in an older Davie home. Some homes in the Davie Road corridor and older subdivisions near Griffin Road still carry their original single-pane aluminum-frame windows. These offer no meaningful insulation value, pass radiant heat directly into the living space, and don’t meet current Florida Building Code energy requirements for replacement installations.
- Preparing for a home sale or insurance re-evaluation. Impact-rated double hung windows can affect both a home’s listed features and its wind mitigation inspection results, which directly influence Citizens and private carrier premiums in Broward County. We’ve documented the difference in writing for homeowners going through that process in Davie.
Before
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- Measured survey – the document you keep. Before anything else, we measure every opening dimension: rough opening width and height, existing frame depth, sightline clearance, and the distance from the finished floor to the sill. We note the frame material, the current glazing type, and the condition of the surrounding wall finish. You receive a copy of this document. The written quote cannot differ from it – that’s Haven Clause 1, and it’s been the operating rule at Sightline since 2012.
- Product specification matched to the opening. Once we have the measurements, we select the unit from our manufacturer lines that fits the opening’s dimensional and performance requirements. For Davie homes where impact rating is the primary driver, we typically specify from ES Windows or ECO Window Systems, both of which carry Miami-Dade Notice of Acceptance ratings and are compliant with the Florida Building Code’s high-velocity hurricane zone provisions. For homes where energy performance is the priority – lower U-factor, lower SHGC to reduce solar heat gain – we match the product to the specific orientation and shading conditions of the opening, not to a default package.
- Written price before any work starts. The specification sheet becomes the written scope. The price on that document is the price on the invoice. We don’t separate the quote from the install, and we don’t revise the number after the crew arrives unless the crew finds a condition in the rough opening that was not visible during the survey – in which case we stop, document the finding with photos, and get a written change order signed before continuing.
- Background-checked, uniformed installation crew. Every technician who arrives at your Davie address is background-checked, uniformed, and identified by license number before they step through the door – Haven Clause 3, Verified Crews. The person on your doorstep is the person on the record. We remove the existing sash and frame, inspect the rough opening for rot, moisture intrusion, or out-of-square conditions, and address anything that needs remediation before the new frame goes in.
- Installation to Florida Building Code tolerances. We set the frame, shim to level and plumb within the tolerances the manufacturer specifies for warranty compliance, apply the required sealant at the perimeter, and install the new sash hardware. For impact-rated units, the buck attachment and glazing bead installation follow the product’s NOA installation requirements exactly – because a unit installed outside those specs loses its impact certification regardless of what the label says.
- Photo record and close-out documentation. When the job is done, we photograph every opening: the installed frame, the hardware, the perimeter seal, and the finished interior trim condition. You receive that record. It’s not an upsell or an add-on; it’s standard on every job under the Haven Standard – Haven Clause 4, Evidence on Every Job. That photo record is what you hand to an insurance adjuster, a home inspector, or a future buyer who asks what was done and when.
Single & Double Hung Windows Pricing in Davie
Single and double hung window replacement in Davie runs across a meaningful range depending on four variables: frame material, glazing configuration, impact certification, and rough opening condition. Below are the ranges we see on actual jobs in this market.
| Window Type / Configuration | Installed Price Range (per window) |
|---|---|
| Single hung, non-impact, standard size | $310 – $490 |
| Double hung, non-impact, standard size | $390 – $580 |
| Single hung, impact-rated, Miami-Dade NOA | $520 – $720 |
| Double hung, impact-rated, Miami-Dade NOA | $610 – $890 |
| Rough opening remediation (rot, out-of-square) | $95 – $280 per opening, documented separately |
These prices include the product, the installation labor, standard perimeter sealant, and the documented photo record. They do not include structural framing repairs beyond minor rough opening adjustment, nor do they include interior trim replacement if the existing trim is damaged during removal – that condition is documented in the survey if it’s visible beforehand, and written up as a change order if it’s discovered during demolition.
What moves the price up: impact certification with specific NOA numbers, low-U-factor glazing with argon fill for improved energy performance, custom sash dimensions outside the manufacturer’s standard series, and second-floor installations where staging or lift equipment is required.
What keeps the price at the lower end: standard rough opening dimensions, accessible single-story installations, non-impact product lines where the building’s location doesn’t require NOA compliance, and multi-window projects on the same address where mobilization costs are shared.
Estimates are free, and the written price you receive is the price we install at for Window Installation Near Me in Davie, FL. Call (754) 254-8492 for an exact number on your specific openings – we schedule the measured survey at no charge and no obligation.
Why Davie’s Climate Changes What You Should Specify
Davie sits at the intersection of Broward County’s inland heat load and its coastal wind exposure. The town’s flood plain classification and its position in the Florida Building Code’s wind-borne debris region affect what window specifications are code-compliant for replacement installations. A window that’s legal to install in a non-coastal county may not satisfy Broward’s requirements when it replaces an existing opening in a Davie home built after 1994 – the year the post-Andrew code revision took effect.
The practical consequence: if you’re replacing windows in a Davie home and you’re not in an HOA-designated wind mitigation zone, you still need to confirm whether the replacement product requires a Miami-Dade or Florida Product Approval number to pull a permit. We handle that documentation as part of the survey, not as an afterthought. The permit application, when required, goes in before the crew arrives – not after the fact.
Solar heat gain is the other Davie-specific variable. A south- or west-facing double hung window on a home without mature tree cover on a street like Stirling Road or Nova Drive can add measurable cooling load through the summer months if the glazing’s SHGC (solar heat gain coefficient) isn’t specified for the orientation. We note the compass orientation of every opening in the measured survey and flag SHGC recommendations in the written scope. It’s a five-minute addition to the survey that can affect years of utility costs.
The Manufacturer Lines We Specify for Hung Windows
We draw from eight manufacturer lines and specify by what the opening requires, including 3-Panel Sliding (3-Lite Roller) Windows and other styles. For single and double hung windows in Davie, the two lines we turn to most often are ES Windows and ECO Window Systems.
ES Windows manufactures in Florida, carries Miami-Dade NOA numbers on their impact-rated hung series, and offers a range of frame colors that hold reasonably well against Davie’s UV exposure. Their single and double hung units in the 3000 series fit standard rough openings cleanly, and the sash hardware is durable enough that we haven’t had significant warranty callbacks on the hardware side in the jobs we’ve completed here.
ECO Window Systems is another Florida-based manufacturer whose impact-rated hung windows carry the certifications Broward County inspectors expect to see. Their energy performance specs on the glazing options are worth reviewing if your Davie home has significant west-facing glass – the SHGC numbers on their low-e configurations are competitive for this climate.
For projects where impact rating is secondary to aesthetics and the home’s HOA approvals allow more product latitude, Mr-Glass offers options worth considering. We’ll specify what fits the opening, the budget, and the code requirement – in that order.
FAQs – Single & Double Hung Windows in Davie, FL
How much does it cost to replace a single or double hung window in Davie?
Single hung window replacement in Davie runs $310 to $720 installed, depending on whether you need impact-rated glazing and what condition the rough opening is in. Double hung windows run $390 to $890 for the same variables. These are installed prices – product and labor included. Call (754) 254-8492 for a written quote specific to your openings; the estimate is free and the number doesn’t change between the quote and the invoice.
Do I need impact-rated windows when replacing hung windows in Davie?
Whether impact certification is required depends on the permit pathway and your home’s wind-borne debris region designation under the Florida Building Code. Most Davie residential addresses fall within the high-velocity hurricane zone provisions that took effect after Hurricane Andrew, which means replacement windows that require a permit must carry a Florida Product Approval or Miami-Dade NOA number. We verify this during the measured survey and document the requirement in the written scope before any work starts.
What’s the difference between single hung and double hung in terms of maintenance?
Awning & Hopper Windows aside, double hung windows are easier to maintain in two-story Davie homes because both sashes tilt inward, letting you clean the exterior glass face from inside. Single hung windows have a fixed upper sash, so the exterior face of that sash requires outside access – a ladder or a cleaning service. For ground-floor openings, the difference is minor. For upper-floor windows facing a canal setback or a landscaped buffer where ladder access is inconvenient, double hung is the more practical choice.
How long does a single or double hung window replacement take in Davie?
A standard single or double hung window replacement takes two to four hours per opening when the rough opening is in good condition and no remediation is needed. Multi-window projects are typically scheduled so the crew completes all openings in one visit when the job count allows. If we find rot or moisture damage in a rough opening during installation, we stop, photograph the condition, write a documented change order, and get your approval before continuing – that step adds time but it’s not optional under the Haven Standard.
Is it worth replacing just one window, or should I do all of them at once?
Replacing a single failed window is a sound decision when the rest of the frames are in good condition. You don’t need to replace windows that are performing correctly just to do them together. That said, multi-window projects in Davie do carry lower per-unit costs because mobilization, permit fees, and crew scheduling are shared across the opening count. If you have four or more openings that are close to end of life, the written quote for a grouped project will reflect that economy. We’ll show you both numbers and let you decide.
Key Takeaways
- Single hung windows have one moving sash; double hung windows have two – both tilt in for cleaning, which matters in two-story Davie homes.
- Installed prices in Davie run $310 to $890 per window depending on impact certification, glazing specs, and rough opening condition.
- Broward County’s wind-borne debris region requirements apply to most Davie replacement installations; product approval numbers must be on file before permit approval.
- Every Sightline job starts with a measured survey you keep, a written price that matches the final invoice, and ends with a documented photo record – no exceptions.
- The 365-Day Done Right Promise is written into every job under the Haven Standard, not offered verbally after the crew leaves.
- We specify from eight manufacturer lines – ES Windows and ECO Window Systems most often for impact-rated hung windows in Davie – based on what the opening requires, not what’s in stock.
Schedule Your Measured Survey in Davie
If a hung window in your Davie home is fogging, sticking, drafting, or simply at the end of its useful life, the next step is a measured survey – no charge, no obligation, and the written price you receive is the price the job gets done at. Sightline Windows & Doors Davie has completed more than 18,000 windows and doors since 2012 under a written price guarantee that hasn’t had an exception. Call (754) 254-8492 to schedule. A live person answers. You can also start by reviewing what we do across all window categories on our home page.
Written by Sonia Raman, Owner at Sightline Windows & Doors Davie, serving Davie.