
The A-Series is our best-performing window line, making it an excellent choice in a coastal location with severe weather. Here’s what you should know about the A-Series:
In addition, A-Series windows are certified to a PG50 rating, which we’ll explain in the next section.
Psst … There are a lot of benefits to this windows and doors line — get all the details on A-Series windows and doors.

What is it? This industry-wide rating is used to indicate products that have undergone extensive testing related to air, water, and structural performance. Our windows are PG certified to various ratings, but some have optional PG upgrades that make them particularly high performing and, therefore, great choices in coastal homes.****
What’s a PG upgrade?
Windows with a PG upgrade have enhancements, such as built-in features and special materials, including the following:
A window with a PG upgrade can also be ordered with tempered glass, which is stronger than standard window glass. If broken, it will break into chunks, rather than shards to meet safety code.
What products are available with a PG upgrade?
Here’s a quick look at options to consider for your coastal home:
Where is a PG upgrade needed?
Your builder, contractor, or dealer will be able to help you determine the required PG rating for your location, based on local building code. In general, windows and doors with PG upgrades may be useful in coastal locations where high performance is needed but impact-resistant glass isn’t required — such as certain parts of the Northeast.
Live in an area where impact-resistant glass is required or desired? Keep reading!

What is it? Windows and doors with Stormwatch® protection are products with a PG upgrade and impact-resistant glass, so they’re designed, engineered, and manufactured to withstand severe coastal conditions with features like:
What is impact-resistant glass? Impact-resistant glass is glass that is reinforced with a layer of transparent material that helps it maintain its integrity after an impact event (much like safety glass in a windshield).
In addition to helping protect your home from flying debris, impact-resistant glass has other benefits, including:
What products have Stormwatch® protection?
Add this option to the following product lines:
Where is it needed? Anywhere you want the highest level of coastal performance, windows and patio doors with Stormwatch® protection are the right choice. They are tested to meet standards required in the south Florida high-velocity hurricane zone.
Wondering how we know these windows will perform? Take a peek at the video below to see how we simulate the code-specified conditions of a hurricane (including battering a window multiple times with a 2x4 piece of wood!).