Eco Window Systems is South Florida's home-grown impact-window manufacturer — founded in Medley, FL in 2008, Miami-Dade NOA across the line, and the only major brand in the SafeGuard portfolio that's still independently owned (not MITER). SafeGuard installs the full Eco line with a Florida-licensed crew and a permit pulled under our CGC.
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Every Eco product carries a current Miami-Dade Notice of Acceptance — the HVHZ certification required for any impact install in Miami-Dade or Broward County. NOA paperwork is comprehensive across windows + doors.
Eco's plant sits in the industrial corridor 20 minutes from downtown Miami — direct seaport access, direct installer-network access, shorter lead times than out-of-state competition.
Eco is one of the last South Florida-headquartered impact manufacturers not absorbed into MITER. That ownership independence is what enables shorter lead times and more flexible whole-home pricing.
At a Glance
TL;DR
Eco Window Systems is a South Florida impact-window manufacturer founded in 2008 and headquartered in Medley, Florida — about 20 minutes northwest of downtown Miami. Every Eco product carries a Miami-Dade Notice of Acceptance and is designed specifically for HVHZ exposure. Independently owned (not part of MITER Brands), with shorter lead times than national brands when supply chains tighten pre-hurricane season.
Eco Window Systems was founded in 2008 by industry veterans who saw a gap in the South Florida market: homeowners and contractors needed Miami-Dade-certified impact products at a price the middle of the market could afford, with the kind of responsiveness only a local manufacturer can offer. The company built its plant in Medley, Florida — an industrial corridor with direct access to the seaport and most of the Miami-Dade and Broward installer base — and has spent the last decade and a half growing into one of the most-installed regional impact brands.
Eco describes itself as "a Miami company with a local focus and an entrepreneurial spirit," and that shows up in practice: shorter lead times than out-of-state manufacturers (typically 3–6 weeks vs 4–8 for national brands), easier access to replacement parts, and a manufacturing footprint that scales fast in the run-up to hurricane season when demand surges. The plant address is 8502 NW 80th Street, Suite 103, Medley, FL 33166.
Every Eco Window Systems product is approved and certified by Miami-Dade County — the gold standard for impact and hurricane testing. Miami-Dade Notice of Acceptance (NOA) approval means the product has been independently tested against TAS 201 (large-missile impact), TAS 202 (cyclic wind-pressure), and TAS 203 (uniform load). Anything that passes is allowed inside the High Velocity Hurricane Zone covering Miami-Dade and Broward, and qualifies for the wind-mitigation insurance discount Florida insurers offer.
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Eco's catalog covers the full residential glazing range — single-hung, double-hung, sliding, picture, casement, awning, and architectural-shape windows, plus impact doors (entry, French, sliding glass). Aluminum is the primary frame material; vinyl is available on select configurations.
Eco's product range is intentionally focused — single-hung and sliding cover most of the residential whole-home replacement volume in South Florida, with picture and casement available where the architecture calls for it. Door variants (entry, French, sliding glass) are made in the same Medley plant and ship on the same lead times.
Frame material: aluminum is the primary frame on Eco's HVHZ-tier products. Vinyl configurations are available where the wind-load calc allows it (typically inland, non-coastal exposure). The aluminum extrusion is heavier than the value-tier options from national brands, which is why coastal South Florida builders default to Eco for tighter exposure-category installs.
Glass tiers: clear, tinted, Low-E (energy-efficient), and obscure are all NOA-approved across the Eco line. Tempered glass is the standard pane for the impact-rated laminated configuration.
| Eco Window Systems | PGT WinGuard | |
|---|---|---|
| Ownership | Independent | MITER Brands (since 2022) |
| Founded | 2008 | 1980 (WinGuard line 1996) |
| Manufacturing | Medley, FL | Venice, FL |
| Lead time | 3-6 weeks | 4-8 weeks |
| Cost band | Value-tier | Premium-tier |
| Brand recognition | Regional (South Florida) | National + South Florida flagship |
| Warranty | Limited (varies by product) | Lifetime limited (transferable) |
| Best fit | Value-conscious whole-home installs | Owner-occupied production homes |
From our project library
Real SafeGuard installs from the JobNimbus library — Eco-line whole-home replacements across the four counties we serve.
Project scope
Replace every window with the Eco line in a single permit. Value-tier pricing on Miami-Dade NOA glazing, shorter lead times than national brands.
Learn moreEco entry, French, and sliding glass doors — same Medley plant, same NOA process, ship on the same lead time as the window catalog.
Learn moreAluminum-frame impact windows across Eco, PGT WinGuard Aluminum, CGI Sparta, and ES Windows lines — best fit for coastal exposure and slim sightlines.
Learn moreMITER-owned premium-tier — Florida-built since 1980, lifetime warranty, the most-installed line in our portfolio for owner-occupied production homes.
Learn moreMITER-owned slim-aluminum — Sparta value-tier + Sentinel architectural. Sister brand to PGT, strong fit for whole-home aluminum aesthetics.
Learn morePremium architectural aluminum from a vertically-integrated NYSE-listed manufacturer (TGLS). Right call for luxury custom builds with oversized openings.
Learn morePella-owned (acquired 2020), Ocala FL plant — value-tier vinyl + aluminum, in-state lead times, fast replacement-parts service. Strong fit for production homes.
Learn moreFrequently asked
Eco Window Systems is independently owned — privately held by its founders since 2008. It's one of the few major South Florida impact-window manufacturers that hasn't been absorbed into MITER Brands or another national rollup. The company is headquartered in Medley, Florida, and that ownership independence is what enables the shorter lead times (typically 3-6 weeks vs 4-8 for PGT/CGI) and more flexible whole-home pricing.
Yes — Eco Window Systems carries Miami-Dade NOA across the catalog, manufactures locally in Medley, Florida, and rates competitively in independent reviews (Consumer Reports tracks the Eco-Guard Series 150 line specifically). The Eco-Guard line is the most-installed product in our Eco portfolio for whole-home replacements where the homeowner wants Miami-Dade NOA glazing at a value-tier price point. The trade-off vs PGT WinGuard is the warranty terms — Eco's warranty is limited and product-specific, while PGT WinGuard offers a transferable lifetime warranty.
No — those are different things. 'Eco Window Systems' is the South Florida brand name (a manufacturer headquartered in Medley, FL since 2008). 'Eco-friendly windows' refers to energy-efficient glazing — Low-E coatings, gas-fill, and ENERGY STAR-rated configurations — which is a product feature available across most major brands including Eco Window Systems, PGT EnergyVue, and the CGI architectural lines. The Eco Window Systems catalog includes ENERGY STAR-rated configurations, so an 'Eco' product can also be 'eco-friendly,' but the two terms aren't synonymous.
Eco impact-window installation in South Florida typically runs roughly $450–$1,200 per opening installed — value-tier pricing below PGT WinGuard or CGI Sparta on equivalent configurations. A whole-home replacement on a 2,000 sq ft single-family home with Eco product typically lands between $18,000 and $35,000 with permit. Final pricing depends on size, frame material, glass tier, and any HOA color requirements.
Eco manufactures in Medley, Florida — about 20 minutes northwest of downtown Miami. The plant address is 8502 NW 80th Street, Suite 103, Medley, FL 33166. All glazing is engineered, fabricated, and shipped from the same Medley facility, which is why South Florida lead times are typically shorter than for national brands.
Yes. Every Eco Window Systems product carries a current Miami-Dade Notice of Acceptance — that's the HVHZ certification required for impact-window installs in Miami-Dade and Broward counties (and accepted as a higher bar in Palm Beach and Martin). Eco's product engineering targets HVHZ exposure first; the NOA paperwork is comprehensive across the catalog.
No. Eco Window Systems is independently owned — one of the few major South Florida impact-window manufacturers that hasn't been acquired by MITER Brands or another rollup. That independence is what enables the shorter lead times and the more flexible pricing on whole-home installs.
Eco offers a manufacturer limited warranty that varies by product line and configuration — typically covering glass seal failure, frame defects, and operating hardware. Specific warranty terms are tied to the manufacturer's published warranty document, which we provide as part of the proposal so you can compare against PGT WinGuard's transferable lifetime warranty before deciding.
Eco wins on three vectors: shorter lead times (3-6 weeks vs 4-8), value-tier pricing on equivalent HVHZ configurations, and independent ownership (no national-brand consolidation). PGT and CGI win on lifetime warranty terms, brand recognition at resale, and dealer/inspector familiarity. We recommend Eco for value-conscious whole-home installs and for any project where we're racing the hurricane-season supply chain.
Free in-home estimate that includes the full Eco product comparison + permit pathway in writing — sealed plans, NOA verification per opening, Notice of Commencement, and inspections.
Content Disclosure
This article is provided for general information only and reflects current Florida Building Code requirements, common South Florida construction practices, and SafeGuard's field experience. Actual project costs, permit requirements, material availability, and timelines vary based on your home, municipality, and project scope. Florida law requires that any residential construction work over $1,000 be performed by a licensed contractor — always consult a Florida-licensed contractor before starting an impact-window, impact-door, or roofing project and verify credentials at myfloridalicense.com. This guidance is not a substitute for a project-specific estimate or on-site evaluation by a licensed professional.
