New windows and doors improve comfort, cut energy bills and add long-term value to your home. Juniper Windows Orlando pairs proven product lines with our own installing crews for lasting performance - and a price we put in writing.
Choose your installer
The unit is half the job - the install is the other half. Our own background-checked crews measure, set, seal and insulate every opening, and they know the lines we quote inside and out because they install them every week.
Select the right products
Compare styles, materials and glass packages side by side until the fit is right for your rooms, your budget and your goals. The product-line comparison below is the place to start.
Prepare your home for install
Before install day we walk you through a short checklist - furniture pulled back, treatments down, a clear path to each opening - so install day is watch-it-happen, not scramble.
Compare the Lines We Quote
Every project is priced on the same lines, side by side - the price indicators below are relative, and your consultant shows exact numbers on your actual openings.
PGTThe line Florida homeowners arrive naming - the most Miami-Dade certifications in the industry$$$
- More Miami-Dade NOA certifications than any other line we quote
- WinGuard, EnergyVue and ClassicVue Max systems built for every wind zone
- 99% on-time delivery keeps your install date on the calendar
CGIThe heavyweight impact line$$$$$
- Large-missile impact ratings for the strictest wind zones
- Architectural-grade aluminum with commercial-depth frames
- The line we quote when protection is the whole point
CWSThe Florida value pick$$
- Vinyl systems built in Florida for Florida codes
- Strong energy packages at the friendliest price point
- The smart start for whole-home replacements on a budget
ESWSlim lines, big glass$$$$
- Narrow-sightline aluminum for modern elevations
- Oversized openings and floor-to-ceiling glass
- Impact-rated without the bunker look
ECOThe aluminum impact workhorse$$$
- Miami-built aluminum impact systems
- A strong price-to-protection ratio for coastal homes
- Proven inventory lines with short lead times
Awning & Hopper Windows in Orlando, FL
Awning windows hinge at the top and crank outward, creating a small awning effect that sheds rain while letting air flow. Hopper windows hinge at the bottom and tilt inward, making them a compact option for basements, bathrooms, and tight wall spaces. In Orlando, where afternoon thunderstorms roll through most of the year, both styles offer something casement and double-hung windows can’t match: ventilation during light rain without water pooling on the sill. Juniper Windows Orlando installs both, with a written price before any work starts. If you’re weighing options for a full Window Installation in Orlando, awning and hopper units are worth a close look for specific rooms and wall openings.
We stock and install awning and hopper windows as part of our broader window installation services, working with CGI, CWS, and ES Windows, among others. Each line brings different glass packages, frame materials, and hardware. That matters in a climate where humidity, UV exposure, and storm codes shape what belongs in your walls. Call us at (850) 679-8554 and we’ll walk through what fits your house and your budget, no pressure and no vague ranges.
When You Need Awning & Hopper Windows
Not every window opening suits a slider or a double-hung. Here’s when Orlando homeowners come to us for awning or hopper units:
- Bathrooms and laundry rooms need ventilation plus privacy. A hopper window placed high on the wall opens inward, lets humid air escape, and keeps sightlines blocked from the street. In College Park bungalows and Winter Park ranch homes, we see this configuration constantly.
- Under-eave or porch wall openings. Awning windows tuck neatly under rooflines and covered patios. Because they crank outward from the top, they catch breezes even when the opening sits low to the ground.
- Lakefront and pool-facing rooms. Homes around Conway and Lake Nona face steady wind off the water. An awning window left cracked open won’t slam in a gust the way a casement can, and it keeps rain out during an afternoon downpour.
- Kitchens above counters or sinks. Reaching over a counter to slide a window is awkward. A crank-operated awning window opens with one hand and stays put, which is why we install a lot of them in Dr. Phillips and Baldwin Park kitchens.
- Code-driven egress or daylight requirements. Some mid-century Orlando homes have small, high wall openings that only fit compact window styles. Hopper windows often satisfy ventilation requirements in tight spaces without a major reframe.
- Storm-hardening an existing home. CGI and CWS both manufacture impact-rated awning and hopper units built to meet Florida’s high-velocity hurricane zone standards. If you’re hardening an older Orlando house room by room, these small units matter as much as the big sliders.
If any of these sound like your house, the next step is measuring what is actually there now and deciding whether replacement makes sense. We’ll bring samples and give you a written number on the spot.
Our Awning & Hopper Windows Process
We keep this simple. You won’t chase us, and you won’t get a quote that shifts after the truck pulls up. Here’s how it works:
- You call or book online. A live person answers at (850) 679-8554, any hour. We ask about the room, the rough opening size if you know it, and whether you’re dealing with a failed unit or a comfort issue. Then we schedule a time that works, not a four-hour window.
- We measure and inspect on site. A uniformed, background-checked technician shows up with a live arrival time you can track, the same way you’d track a rideshare. We check the existing frame, wall depth, interior trim, and water intrusion signs around the opening.
- We write the price before anything is ordered. You get a line-item price covering the window, hardware, glass package, installation labor, and any trim or flashing work. That number is locked. If the project changes because you change it, we re-write it and you approve before we order.
- Install day runs on a schedule you can see. We remove the old unit, inspect the rough opening, flash the perimeter, set the new window, and seal it. Before-and-after photos go to your phone so you can see the work even if you’re at the office.
- Final walkthrough and digital invoice. We show you how the crank or latch works, check the seal, and leave the area clean. You pay from a link when you’re satisfied. Your install is covered by the 365-Day Done Right Promise, parts and labor, in writing.
That process is the same whether we’re replacing one hopper in a Thornton Park bathroom or six awnings across a Dr. Phillips lakefront wall.
How Much Do Awning & Hopper Windows Cost in Orlando?
Awning and hopper window replacement in Orlando typically runs between $600 and $1,800 per window installed, depending on size, glass package, and frame material. A standard 24×36 vinyl awning window with basic insulated glass starts near the low end. A larger impact-rated unit from CGI or CWS, sized to meet Florida Building Code wind requirements, lands at the higher end. Hopper windows in smaller basement or bathroom openings often come in between $450 and $900 because the units are physically smaller and quicker to set.
Here’s how the numbers break down based on what we quote most often around Orlando:
- Vinyl awning window, 24×36, non-impact, standard low-E glass: $600 to $850 installed
- Vinyl hopper window, 24×20, non-impact, for bathroom or basement: $450 to $700 installed
- Impact-rated awning window, 36×48, CGI or CWS, meeting HVHZ requirements: $1,100 to $1,800 installed
- Impact-rated hopper window, 24×24, CGI or CWS: $850 to $1,300 installed
- Custom sizes or specialty glass (tinted, obscure, tempered): add $150 to $400 per unit
- Rot repair, reframing, or stucco patching around the opening: $200 to $600 per opening, quoted separately
What moves the price the most is the glass. Impact-rated laminated glass, which is built to resist wind-borne debris without shattering, costs more than annealed or standard tempered glass. In Orlando, most of our customers choose impact-rated on any window that faces an open yard or lakefront, and non-impact on protected porch walls or interior-adjacent openings. Frame material matters too: vinyl is the value pick in this market, while some homeowners in historic districts like Lake Eola Heights spec aluminum frames to match existing sightlines.
The written price we hand you covers the unit, the hardware, all labor, flashing, caulk, interior trim touch-up, and disposal of the old window. You won’t see a line added for “miscellaneous” or “unexpected materials.” If the wall is rotted behind the old frame, we price that before we start, not after.
Call (850) 679-8554 for a free estimate. We measure, we quote in writing, and you decide. No one from Juniper will pressure you that day, the next day, or ever.
Which Rooms Work Best for Awning vs. Hopper Windows?
The decision usually comes down to how the window opens and where the wall sits, not aesthetics. In Orlando, we steer toward awning windows in rooms where you want ventilation during rain, especially kitchens, porches, and lake-facing bedrooms, though Bay & Bow Windows may suit larger feature walls. They shed water naturally when open, so an afternoon storm doesn’t mean closing every window in the house. Hopper windows, which tilt inward from the top, make more sense in rooms where the opening sits high on a wall or below grade, which is why they are common in Orlando basements (rare, but present in older Winter Park and Maitland homes) and half-baths without a full-size window opening.
The trade language: awning windows typically deliver a tighter seal than double-hungs when closed because the sash presses against the frame on all four sides. That improves the U-factor, which is the measure of how well the window insulates. In a cooling-dominated climate like Orlando, a lower U-factor means less heat creeping in from outside, and a lower solar heat gain coefficient (SHGC) means less of the sun’s radiation passing through the glass. We order glass packages tuned for this climate, not a generic low-E that was optimized for northern winters.
Sightlines matter too. Awning windows often run wider than tall, which suits a horizontal opening above a sofa or a wide porch wall. Hopper windows run squarer or taller, and the inward tilt blocks less of a hallway or walkway than a window that swings into the room. We’ll show you both in the material we bring to your house, and we’ll be honest about which one belongs in any given opening.
Installation Considerations Specific to Orlando
Orlando sits in a wind-borne debris region under the Florida Building Code. That drives choices about impact-rated glass, especially for any window with more than a small exposure to the prevailing wind. A hopper in a protected interior bathroom might not need impact glazing, while an awning on a second-floor lakefront wall almost certainly does. Our technicians know the code requirements for Orange County and the city of Orlando, and we’ll spec the right package rather than sell you something you don’t need or skip something you do.
Humidity is the second factor. Orlando’s summer dew points hover in the mid-70s for months, which means windows here do double duty as thermal and moisture barriers. We pay close attention to the flashing and sill pan details, because a window that leaks air in a dry climate seeps condensation here. Aluminum frames without a thermal break are notorious for sweating in Florida. We’ll flag that if your existing units are aluminum and recommend whether a thermally broken aluminum or vinyl frame is the better replacement.
UV exposure drives one more consideration. South-facing and west-facing walls in Orlando take serious sun from March through October. Glass packages with a lower SHGC and a high-quality low-E coating hold up better and reduce heat gain. We’ll show you the SHGC and U-factor numbers on any window we quote, in plain language, so you know what you’re paying for.
For a deeper look at how this fits into a broader project, check the Window Installation in Orlando page, which covers full-home replacement, energy performance, and how we sequence multi-room jobs.
Awning & Hopper Window Replacement vs. New Construction in Orlando
Most of the awning and hopper work we do in Orlando is replacement, meaning we pull an old failed unit from an existing rough opening and set a new one in its place. Replacement keeps the interior trim intact in most cases, keeps stucco and siding disruption low, and typically installs in one day for one or two rooms’ worth of windows.
New construction, where we set a window into a fresh rough opening before exterior finishes go on, matters when you are adding a room, enclosing a porch, or building a lanai. In those scenarios, we coordinate directly with the builder or the homeowner acting as the builder, and the window gets flashed and sealed before stucco or siding wraps up. The product lines we carry, including ES Windows and ECO Window Systems, cover both replacement and new construction frame styles with a range of flange or non-flange options.
If you are unsure which category your project falls into, call (850) 679-8554 and describe the opening. We’ll know what to ask and what to bring.
Why Awning Windows Handle Orlando Rain Better Than Most Styles
An awning window is the only common operating style that lets you leave the window open during a light rain without throwing water into the room. The sash, when open, slopes downward and outward, which means rain drips off the bottom edge of the sash instead of puddling on the frame. That is a practical advantage on Orlando days when the sky opens up for 40 minutes and then the sun returns. You can keep the house ventilating through the whole storm cycle.
The seal when closed is another reason we recommend awning windows in rooms that currently sweat or feel drafty. The sash compresses against a full-perimeter gasket as the crank pulls it shut, and the pressure is even on all four sides. Compared to a double-hung, which relies on a locking point in the middle and brushes along the side tracks, an awning window simply closes tighter. That translates directly to less humid outdoor air finding its way inside during Orlando’s long, muggy summers.
Hopper windows, by contrast, don’t handle open-rain ventilation the same way. They excel at privacy and compact airflow in rooms where opening inward is the only option. In bathrooms especially, a hopper high on the wall pulls warm, humid shower air out while keeping neighbors from seeing in, though a Garden Window may be worth considering if you want more light and plant space. That’s a real thing in Orlando neighborhoods built before 1960, where bath windows are often small, awkward, and original to the house.
Materials in Our Awning & Hopper Window Lines
Juniper Windows Orlando carries awning and hopper windows in vinyl, thermally broken aluminum, and wood-clad frames across the product lines we stock. Vinyl gives you the strongest value in Orlando’s heat and humidity, since vinyl does not rot, does not require painting, and resists salt air better than most wood products. Aluminum with a thermal break steps up when sightlines need to be thinner or the existing home has an architectural style that demands the look of a narrower frame. Wood-clad units show up less often in Orlando than in other markets, but they still matter for specific historic and high-end work.
We will not run a list of every product line at you. The brands we turn to for awning and hopper windows most often are CGI, CWS, and ES Windows, because they make impact-rated compact windows that fit Orlando’s code and climate. ECO Window Systems rounds out the lineup when the job calls for a high-efficiency, non-impact package at a sharper price. The choice depends on the room, the wall, and the budget, not on which brand we have the most of in the warehouse.
The hardware details matter too. A cheap crank or a flimsy latch turns a good window into a maintenance headache in three years. We spec hardware that can handle hundreds of open-close cycles, and we show you how to clean and lubricate the hinge points so the window keeps operating smoothly in Orlando’s humid, salty air.
What Happens If Something Goes Wrong After Install?
The 365-Day Done Right Promise covers every awning and hopper window we install, parts and labor, for a full year from the day we finish. If a crank binds, a seal fails, or the window doesn’t close as tightly as it did on day one, we come back and correct it. No charge for the visit, no charge for the parts, no charge for the labor. We put that in writing on every job, and Sean Mackey signs off on the installation personally.
If a repair fails after we address it under the Promise, the return visit is also free. That’s a second-visit guarantee, applied without argument. We would rather fix a problem quickly than leave anyone in Orlando with a window they cannot open or that leaks into drywall.
That type of follow-through is the reason the home services we provide under the Relay Home Co. family carry a standard that starts with the written price and ends with the digital invoice you pay only when you are satisfied.
Awning & Hopper Windows FAQs – Orlando, FL
How much do awning and hopper windows cost in Orlando?
Most awning and hopper window replacements in Orlando run from $450 to $1,800 per window installed. Vinyl hopper windows in small bathroom or basement openings sit at the low end, and larger impact-rated awning units from CGI or CWS to meet Florida Building Code requirements sit at the high end. Custom glass, frame material changes, and rot repair around the opening add to the total. Call (850) 679-8554 for a written, line-item quote on your exact windows; estimates are free and the price does not change after we leave.
Are awning windows good for Florida hurricanes?
Yes, when specified with impact-rated glass, awning windows perform well in Florida’s wind-borne debris regions because the sash seals tightly against the frame on all four sides. The key is the glass package and the frame design, not the operating style by itself. We quote CGI and CWS impact-rated awning windows for Orlando homes that need high-velocity hurricane zone (HVHZ) compliance, and we’ll confirm the code requirement for your specific wall before you order.
Can you install awning or hopper windows the same day?
We install most individual awning and hopper window replacements within one day, and in many cases we can schedule within a week of measuring and quoting. Same-day install depends on the unit being in stock or quickly available from the manufacturer in the right size and glass package. Call (850) 679-8554 and we’ll check availability while you’re on the line.
What’s the difference between an awning window and a casement window?
An awning window hinges at the top and cranks outward and upward, while a Casement Window hinges at the side and swings outward like a door. Awning windows shed rain naturally and work well above counters or under eaves, and casement windows offer a larger clear opening for egress and maximum airflow. In Orlando bathrooms and porches, we more often recommend awnings; in bedrooms and living rooms where egress matters, casements are usually the better fit.
Is it cheaper to repair an awning window or replace it?
If the frame is intact and the only issue is a failed crank, a worn hinge, or a torn seal, repair usually costs between $150 and $400 per window. If the glass is fogged, the frame is warped, or the unit is more than about 20 years old, replacement is typically the better investment, especially given Orlando’s humidity. We’ll give you a repair or replace recommendation with a written price for either option, no obligation.
Do hopper windows leak more in heavy rain?
Hopper windows seal tightly when closed, but they are not designed to be left open during rain the way awning windows are, since water running down the wall can enter through the top gap when the sash tilts inward. For bathrooms and basements where a hopper makes sense, closed-seal performance is what matters, and our installations use full-perimeter flashing and sill pans to keep water out of the rough opening. If you want rain-tolerant ventilation, we’ll point you to an awning window instead.
Get a Written Price on Awning & Hopper Windows in Orlando
If you have rooms in your Orlando home that feel stale, humid, or stuck shut, awning and hopper windows may be the fix. We’ll come measure, show you the options from CGI, CWS, ES Windows, and ECO Window Systems, and hand you a written price before anything gets ordered. You’ll know exactly what the windows cost, what the labor costs, and when we’ll finish. No vague ranges, no revision at the door, no pressure to decide on the spot.
Call (850) 679-8554 to schedule a free estimate. A live person answers, day or night. Juniper Windows Orlando, part of the Relay Home Co. family, serving Orlando and surrounding neighborhoods including College Park, Thornton Park, Baldwin Park, Dr. Phillips, Conway, and Lake Nona.
Written by Sean Mackey, Owner at Juniper Windows Orlando, serving Orlando.
Six Reasons Homeowners Choose Juniper Windows Orlando
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.