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
Casement Windows in Orlando, FL
Casement windows are hinged at the side and crank open outward, like a door, giving you full top-to-bottom ventilation and a tight, weather-sealed closure that fixed or sliding windows in this climate struggle to match. In Orlando, we install them most often in kitchens, bathrooms, and anywhere a homeowner wants to catch the cross-breeze without a sliding track full of pollen and humidity grime. If you’re weighing options, a casement window gets you the cleanest sightlines of any operable window we sell, bar none. Call Juniper Windows Orlando at (850) 679-8554 and we’ll walk you through whether a casement is the right fit for your home. Our full Window Installation in Orlando lineup covers every style, but casements solve a specific set of problems better than anything else we carry.
We’re Juniper Windows Orlando, the windows-and-doors arm of the Relay Home Co. family, founded in 2001. Sean Mackey leads the team here, and the standard is simple: you get a written price before any work starts, a live arrival time you can track on your phone, and a 365-Day Done Right Promise covering parts and labor for a full year after install. That’s not a pitch, it’s in writing on every project.
When You Need Casement Windows
Here’s what pushes Orlando homeowners toward a casement replacement. If two or more of these sound familiar, this is probably the page you should be reading.
- Your window crank is stripped or seized. Casement hardware takes a beating in Florida humidity. If the crank spins without moving the sash, or the operator arm is bent, the window is effectively dead. We replace the whole unit, hardware included, rather than band-aiding a 15-year-old mechanism.
- You want to catch the afternoon cross-breeze. Because a casement sash opens fully, it acts like a scoop that pulls air into the room. In neighborhoods like Audubon Park and College Park, where homes sit close together, that makes a real difference in a stuffy back bedroom.
- Your current windows leak during summer downpours. Casement windows close against a compression seal all the way around the sash. When that crank tightens, the sash presses into the weatherstripping. It’s the closest thing to a gasketed seal you can get without stepping up to impact-rated hospital-grade hardware.
- You have a window over a counter, sink, or furniture. You can’t lean over a kitchen sink to lift a double-hung every time. A casement crank sits at the bottom and opens with one hand. That’s why they’re the default choice over Orlando kitchen sinks.
- Bugs and drafts are getting in around the edges. Sliding and double-hung windows rely on brush seals that degrade. A casement’s compression seal ages better. When it does fail, the fix is straightforward: replace the weatherstripping or adjust the lock point.
- You hate cleaning window tracks. No tracks. No channels collecting dust, pine pollen, or the fine orange construction grit that blows through Orlando in the spring. Wipe the sill, done.
Our Casement Windows Process
We don’t do four-hour arrival windows, and we don’t start work without a number in writing. Here’s the sequence, start to finish.
- Book in a tap. Call (850) 679-8554 or book online. A live person answers, 24/7. No voicemail maze.
- Measurement and written price. A background-checked, uniformed technician comes to your home, takes precise measurements, checks the existing frame for rot or water damage, and writes your price. That number is locked. It doesn’t change at the door, and it doesn’t creep up mid-job.
- Product selection. We carry eight product lines, including CGI, CWS, and ES Windows. For casement windows, we’ll typically narrow it to two or three options based on your budget, energy target, and whether you want impact-rated glass for storm season.
- Scheduled installation with a live arrival time. You get a tracking link, like a rideshare app. You’ll see when the technician is en route and exactly when they’ll arrive.
- Install and photo documentation. The old window comes out, the new one goes in, the opening is insulated and sealed, and the exterior trim is finished. We take before-and-after photos of every step and share them with you.
- Digital invoice and the 365-Day Done Right Promise. You pay from a link on your phone. If anything isn’t right, parts or labor, we fix it free for a full year. That’s written into the project agreement.
Casement Windows Pricing in Orlando
Every home is different, so any online price is a range, not a quote. That said, you should know the rough numbers before you call. A standard vinyl casement window in Orlando, installed, replacing an existing unit of the same size, typically runs $650 to $1,100 per window for a mid-range product. Impact-rated casement windows from a manufacturer like ES Windows or CGI start closer to $1,400 to $2,200 per window installed. If the opening needs reframing due to rot or if you’re upsizing the window, the number moves accordingly.
- Vinyl casement, standard size, mid-grade: $650 – $1,100 per window installed
- Impact-rated vinyl or aluminum casement: $1,400 – $2,200 per window installed
- Frame repair or reframing (if rot is present): $150 – $600 depending on extent
- Full-home casement replacement in a 1,500 – 2,200 sq ft home: $7,000 – $18,000 depending on count, product line, and impact needs
What drives the cost? Material is a big one. Vinyl costs less than aluminum; aluminum costs less than wood-clad. Impact-rated glass (built to resist wind-borne debris without shattering) adds a premium but is the right call for many Orlando homeowners who want real protection during hurricane season without installing separate shutters. Labor in Orlando also reflects the reality of working on slab homes with stucco exteriors: cutting into stucco cleanly and re-sealing it correctly takes skill and time. A cheap install that leaves a leak around the frame is a five-thousand-dollar mistake in this climate.
Every project gets a written price before we touch anything. You’ll never have to call just to get a ballpark, and you’ll never see an estimate turn into a surprise invoice. That’s the Juniper standard, full stop.
What Makes a Casement Window Worth the Price in Orlando
Casement windows aren’t the cheapest option in the catalog. Double-hung and sliders usually cost less per unit. So why do Orlando homeowners keep choosing them? Because for certain openings, they’re simply the best tool we have.
Tightest air seal of any operable window
When you crank a casement closed, the sash presses into weatherstripping on all four sides. That’s a compression seal, the same concept as a refrigerator door. Florida’s summer humidity pushes hard against windows. A cranked-shut casement beats a slider or double-hung on air infiltration every time. For rooms that get direct afternoon sun, that’s not a small thing.
Full ventilation from top to bottom
Sliders only open halfway. Double-hungs open half. A casement opens the entire sash. The whole window becomes a vent. Place one on each side of the house in a hallway, and the Orlando cross-breeze becomes a real airflow system instead of a hope.
Unmatched sightlines
A casement sash has no meeting rail down the middle. No horizontal bar. Just one uninterrupted pane of glass. If your window looks onto a lake, a Garden Windows view, or a pool, a casement gives you the cleanest view. That’s why we put them in living rooms and primary suites facing water or preserves in neighborhoods like Baldwin Park and Thornton Park.
Impact-rated upgrades are cleaner
Impact-rated casement windows from CGI, CWS, and ES Windows carry Miami-Dade approval and provide a cleaner look than impact sliders, which need thick frames to support the heavier sash. A casement’s crank-and-lock mechanism distributes the weight of impact glass more evenly. The result is a storm-ready window that doesn’t look like a vault door.
Sean Mackey and the Juniper team have installed casements in Orlando homes since the company’s founding in 2001. We’ve seen what happens to cheap casement hardware in this humidity: stripped operators, bent actuator arms, warped sashes. That’s why we sell the brands we sell and why we don’t carry the bargain-bin lines other installers stock.
Casement Windows vs. Other Window Types in Orlando
Sometimes a casement is exactly right. Sometimes a Window Installation job calls for something else. Here’s the honest comparison.
Casement vs. double-hung
Double-hung windows are the most common style in Orlando’s older neighborhoods, especially the bungalows in Colonialtown and the brick homes in Delaney Park. They slide vertically, so they don’t project outward. That matters if the window faces a walkway, patio, or pool cage where an outward-cranking sash would be a hazard. But a double-hung only opens half, and its seals leak more over time. If the window is high on a wall or over a counter, the double-hung’s top sash is useless without a step stool. Casement wins for ventilation and seal. Double-hung wins for pathways and tradition.
Casement vs. sliding windows
Sliders are cheap to buy and easy to operate. They’re also the leakiest window type when the brush seals wear down, which in Orlando happens in three to five years. If your window is above a bathtub or a wide counter where reaching a crank is awkward, a slider makes sense. If it’s a bedroom or living room window where you want real airflow and a solid seal, casement wins.
Casement vs. picture windows
Picture & Fixed Windows don’t open. That’s their only job: a fixed pane of glass with no frame breaks. A casement gives you nearly the same view but adds ventilation. If the window is in a great room with operable windows on the opposite wall, a picture window makes sense for the front. If it’s the only window in a room, make it a casement.
Casement vs. awning windows
Awning windows are essentially casements flipped on their side: hinged at the top and cranked outward from the bottom. They’re better over sinks and in bathrooms where you want airflow but privacy is less of a concern and the window opening is wider than it is tall. For tall, narrow openings, a casement is the natural choice.
What We Install: The Product Lines
At Juniper Windows Orlando, our Window Installation services cover eight product lines so we’re never forcing a compromise. For casement windows, we most often reach for these three.
CGI casement windows
CGI is a Florida company through and through. Their impact casements are built for coastal and inland hurricane zones. If your home sits on a pond, a lake, or near any open exposure where wind-driven debris is a real concern, CGI is where we start. Their casement hardware is heavy-duty: die-cast operators, stainless steel hinges, multi-point locking. The look is clean, the engineering is Florida-specific.
CWS casement windows
CWS is headquartered in Hialeah and has been making Miami-Dade certified products for decades. Their impact casements are a strong value pick: serious protection, solid aluminum frames, and hardware that holds up. For Orlando homeowners who want impact rating without the premium price of a marquee name, CWS is the right conversation.
ES Windows casement windows
ES Windows makes slimmer-profile aluminum windows, a good fit for mid-century Orlando homes in neighborhoods like Dover Shores and Lake Como, where thick vinyl frames look out of place. Their casements are Italian-designed and engineered to a higher thermal spec. You’ll pay more for the look and the U-factor, but when the home calls for narrow frame lines, ES is hard to beat.
If none of those three is the right fit, we have five more lines to pull from. The right window for your opening is never a compromise. It’s a measurement and a budget decision, not a guess.
Orlando-Specific Considerations for Casement Windows
Installing casement windows in Orlando isn’t the same as installing them in Jacksonville or Tampa. Here’s what we account for on every job.
Humidity and hardware wear
Orlando’s relative humidity runs above 70% most of the year. Casement hardware lives inside the window frame, and cheap hardware doesn’t survive that environment. Stripped operators, rusted hinges, and warped operators are the most common casement failure we see in Orlando homes, especially the original casements in mid-century lake houses around Lake Underhill and Conway. We spec only hardware-grade lines from manufacturers who build for our climate.
Monsoon-season rain patterns
Orlando gets afternoon thunderstorms nearly every day from June through September. That’s a lot of water hitting window frames. The compression seal on a casement window is actually at its best in these conditions because the rain drives against the glass and frame, pushing the sash into the seal rather than through a gap. But the installation flashing has to be perfect. A poorly flashed casement will leak at the corners within the first year. We strip the old window down to the rough opening, inspect for rot, and re-flash every single time.
Stucco and concrete block homes
Most Orlando homes built before 1980 are concrete block with stucco exterior. Cutting into stucco and patching it properly is a skill. A rushed patch cracks within months, and water gets behind the stucco. We take the time to score clean lines and match the texture and color of your existing stucco. It’s not the fast way, it’s the right way.
HOA and historic district rules
If your home is in a historic district like Lake Eola Heights or an HOA with window style restrictions, the window style itself is often dictated. Casement windows have been common in Orlando since the 1920s, so many of the city’s historic guidelines allow them as replacements where sliders are prohibited. We’ll check the rules with you before you commit to a product line.
Energy ratings that make sense for our climate
In Orlando, u-factor matters less than solar heat gain coefficient. We’re cooling-dominated: the sun is the enemy, not the cold. A casement window with a Low-E coating and an SHGC around 0.25 will keep a west-facing Orlando room measurably cooler. We’ll spec the right glass package for each elevation, not just install the same window everywhere.
FAQs – Casement Windows
How much do casement windows cost in Orlando?
Casement windows in Orlando typically cost $650 to $1,100 per window installed for a mid-range vinyl unit, with impact-rated options running $1,400 to $2,200 per window. The final number depends on size, product line, frame repair, and whether the home is stucco or wood-frame. Call (850) 679-8554 for a written, free estimate, and the number we give you is the number you’ll pay.
Are casement windows more energy efficient than double-hung?
Yes, casement windows generally seal tighter than double-hung windows because the sash compresses against weatherstripping on all four sides when cranked shut. That means less air infiltration and better performance in Orlando’s heat and humidity. Pair a casement with Low-E glass and the right SHGC for a west-facing room, and the difference shows up on your cooling bill.
Do casement windows work with impact glass for hurricane protection?
Yes, casement windows are excellent candidates for impact-rated glass. Manufacturers like CGI, CWS, and ES Windows build Miami-Dade approved impact casements with reinforced hinges and multi-point locking hardware designed to hold the heavier glass. For Orlando homeowners who want hurricane protection without shutters, an impact casement is one of the cleanest-looking ways to get it.
Can you replace a sliding window with a casement window?
Yes, but it isn’t a one-for-one swap. A Horizontal Roller Windows opening is typically wider than it is tall, and a casement works best in a taller, narrower opening. If you want to change a wide sliding window into casements, you’d usually install two side-by-side casements sharing that opening, or reframe. We’ll tell you honestly if the layout works or if there’s a better style for that opening. Call (850) 679-8554 and we’ll walk the numbers.
How long does casement window installation take?
A single casement window replacement typically takes 2 to 4 hours from removal to final trim, including disposal of the old unit. A whole-home casement job is usually one to two days depending on the number of windows and whether we’re working on stucco or wood-frame. You’ll get a live arrival time before we show up, so we’re not costing you a whole day.
What is the 365-Day Done Right Promise?
The 365-Day Done Right Promise is our written guarantee: if the installation isn’t right, we make it right, covering parts and labor for a full year after the job. It’s on every project agreement, in writing. If a repair fails within that year, that second visit is free, no charge, no argument.
Why Juniper Windows Orlando
We’re named after the juniper, a hardy evergreen that handles sun, wind, and cold without blinking. That’s what your windows and doors have to do in Orlando, every day of the year. Sean Mackey has led this team since 2001 as part of the Relay Home Co. family. We don’t do general remodeling. We don’t do roofing. We do windows and doors. That focus is why our standards are what they are.
When you call (850) 679-8554, a real person answers, every time, 24/7. When you book, you get a live arrival time, a written price before work starts, before-and-after photos of the job, and a digital invoice you can pay from a link. Every technician on your job is background-checked and uniformed. You know exactly who’s at your door and why. That’s the Relay Standard, and it’s how every Juniper project runs.
Whether you’re replacing one casement window in a 1920s bungalow in Lake Eola Heights or swapping the whole house to impact-rated casements near the Conway chain of lakes, the process is the same: measurement, written price, clean install, photo documentation, and a year of coverage. No surprises, no door-knocking upsells, no quote that changes.
Ready to see what a casement window costs for your specific opening? Call Juniper Windows Orlando at (850) 679-8554 for a free estimate. We’ll show up on time, give you a locked number in writing, and stand behind the work for 365 days. That’s the deal, and it’s been the deal since 2001.
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.