Verified from the manufacturer’s own documentation · last checked September 19, 2026
| Manufacturer | Pella |
|---|---|
| Series | Hurricane Shield Series |
| Frame material | Impact-resistant vinyl with thick, multichambered frames (casement units use up to 18 insulating air chambers) and a pressure-prevention system that recesses the sash into the frame; stainless-steel hardware on awning units for coastal salt exposure |
| Styles / configurations | Single-hung, sliding, casement and awning windows are confirmed on Pella's Hurricane Shield shop pages, with mulled combinations available. Confirm the full current style list and the product approvals for your jurisdiction on Pella's Hurricane Shield pages |
| Glass options | Laminated, insulating impact glass; part of Pella's InsulShield collection. Blocks 99.7% of UV rays and adds noise and intrusion resistance |
| U-factor | Not published as a single line-wide range; follows the glass package. Check the NFRC label on the exact unit quoted |
| SHGC | Not published as a single line-wide range; follows the glass package. Check the NFRC label on the unit quoted |
| VT | Not publicly specified |
| ENERGY STAR | Pella offers ENERGY STAR certified options; impact-glazing performance follows the selected package and climate zone |
| NFRC certification | NFRC-certified performance follows the configuration; impact and HVHZ performance is documented through Florida Product Approvals and applicable Florida Building Code reports |
| Warranty | Covered by Pella's vinyl window and patio door limited warranty (the Pella Limited Lifetime Warranty for vinyl): non-glass materials and workmanship carry a Limited Lifetime Warranty for the original purchaser in an owner-occupied single-family home; on transfer of ownership, or when the buyer stops occupying the home, it becomes a transferable 10-year limited warranty; labor is included only within two years of the date of sale. Read the current written warranty before purchase |
| Positioning | Pella's top impact-resistant vinyl line, engineered and tested for the most stringent coastal and hurricane requirements. Options are tested to meet or exceed the Florida Building Code, including Miami-Dade and Broward counties and the High Velocity Hurricane Zone (HVHZ); Florida Product Approvals allow many products to be used statewide. No additional storm preparation is required — close and lock |
| Price position | Premium impact / hurricane vinyl (HVHZ-rated) |
| Installation | New construction and replacement in coastal / hurricane zones; custom, made-to-order, sold and quoted through Pella showrooms and dealers |
Notes
Impact / HVHZ approvals are jurisdiction-specific — verify the Florida Product Approval for the exact unit and location. Frame colors: two solid-color options or one dual-color (White interior / Bronze exterior). U-factor, SHGC and VT follow the glass package
Sources
Pella's own Hurricane Shield pages — pella.com/ideas/windows/hurricaneshield/ and the shop pages for single-hung, sliding, casement and awning windows (impact vinyl, laminated impact glass, HVHZ / Florida approvals, frame colors); Pella at Lowe's Hurricane Shield page (Pella vinyl Limited Lifetime Warranty); Pella vinyl window and patio door limited warranty PDF (media.pella.com)