Lindholm Exteriors is a certified ES Windows installer serving the Florida Keys, with 75+ years in business and an A+ Better Business Bureau (BBB) rating. ES Windows is the Florida residential brand of Tecnoglass Inc., a publicly traded glass and aluminum manufacturer listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: TGLS). The company has been making hurricane-resistant windows and doors since 2002.
We install the full ES Windows residential lineup including the Prestige, Elite, Legacy, and Multimax product lines. Every product’s approved by the American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA), American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM), and Miami-Dade Notice of Acceptance (NOA).
Why Florida Keys Homeowners Choose ES Windows
ES Windows is owned by Tecnoglass, a vertically integrated manufacturer that produces its own glass, aluminum, and finished windows in the same facility. That structure’s the brand’s biggest advantage for Florida Keys homeowners.
Tecnoglass operates a 5.3 million-square-foot manufacturing complex in Barranquilla, Colombia. Three divisions work under one roof. Tecnoglass produces the float glass, Alutions extrudes the marine-grade aluminum, and ES Windows assembles the finished windows and doors. Most competitors source those three components from different suppliers and pay the markup at each stage.
For Florida Keys homeowners, the practical effect’s simple. Premium features for which other brands charge extra come standard on ES Windows: heat-strengthened glass, proprietary low-emissivity (Low-E) coatings, and marine-grade 6063-T5 aluminum framing built to handle salt air without corrosion. Comparable pricing typically runs about 20 percent under PGT WinGuard for the same scope of work.
Lead times are shorter, too. ES Windows typically ships in five to six weeks. Most aluminum impact window competitors take 10 to 12 weeks. For Florida Keys projects timed around hurricane season, that gap’s the difference between protection in place by June 1st and protection that arrives after the first named storm.
ES Windows Product Lines We Install
We carry the full ES Windows residential lineup. The lines we install most often for Florida Keys projects include:
- Prestige®—Luxury line. Premium aluminum impact windows with two-tone finish options, Duranar paint coatings, and the largest available sizes. Best fit for waterfront custom homes and renovations where design matters as much as protection.
- Elite®—Middle of the lineup. Aluminum impact windows that balance modern aesthetics, energy efficiency, and value. Most-installed line for whole-home replacement projects in the Keys.
- Legacy—Large-format aluminum systems built around the view. Floor-to-ceiling fixed windows, bifold doors, and sliding glass doors open up entire walls without compromising impact certification.
- Multimax—Affordable line designed originally for multifamily projects, it delivers Miami-Dade NOA-approved protection at a price point that works for budget-conscious whole-home replacements.
- Unplasticized polyvinyl chloride (uPVC) lines—Series 76, Series 88, Elite uPVC, and Multimax uPVC are vinyl alternatives to the aluminum lines, with strong energy performance and competitive pricing.
Product types across the ES Windows lineup include fixed windows, horizontal sliding windows, casement windows, single-hung and double-hung windows, sliding glass doors, French doors, bifold doors, and pivot doors. Beyond the certifications noted above, ES Windows also carries Florida Product Approval and is engineered for the High-Velocity Hurricane Zone (HVHZ) that covers Monroe County.
ES Windows Installation by Lindholm Exteriors in the Florida Keys
ES Windows products perform to spec only when installed to spec. The aluminum framing, multipoint locking, weathertight thresholds, and laminated glass interlayers all depend on installation tolerances that less experienced crews regularly miss.
We’ve installed windows and doors across Monroe County for over 75 years. That means precise opening preparation, anchoring methods that respect Tecnoglass’s published structural calculations, and the patience to seat the system without compromising the seal.
Our work covers the full Keys, from Key Largo through Key West. We install ES Windows products on single-family homes, condos, custom new builds, and luxury historic restorations. Every installation includes permit coordination through the appropriate Monroe County or municipal building department, on-site supervision, and a workmanship warranty that complements the ES Windows manufacturer warranty.
Lindholm Exteriors has achieved:
- A+ accreditation from the BBB
- Over 75 years of resolving every project to the homeowner’s satisfaction
- Florida Certified Roofing Contractor: License CCC 1328542
- Florida Certified Building Contractor: License CBC 1256399
- Member, National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA)
- Certified installer for the Andersen product lines listed above
Frequently Asked Questions About ES Windows in the Florida Keys
Below are the questions Florida Keys homeowners ask us most often about ES Windows. If your question isn’t listed here, call us at 305-852-5730 and we’ll walk through it with you.
Is ES Windows sold in the Florida Keys?
Yes. Lindholm Exteriors is a certified ES Windows installer serving Monroe County. Every ES Windows residential product carries Florida Product Approval, and most ES Windows product lines also hold Miami-Dade Notice of Acceptance (NOA). Both are certifications required for installation in the High-Velocity Hurricane Zone (HVHZ) that covers the Keys. We install ES Windows Prestige, Elite, Legacy, and Multimax lines on projects from Key Largo through Key West.
How does ES Windows compare to PGT WinGuard?
Both brands are Florida-made impact window leaders at different price points. Both carry Miami-Dade NOA across their impact lines and both are Florida-focused. ES Windows typically costs about 20% less than PGT WinGuard for comparable specifications, largely because Tecnoglass owns its own glass and aluminum manufacturing. PGT offers a broader product range across more configurations while ES Windows includes premium features like heat-strengthened glass and low-emissivity (Low-E) coatings at no upcharge.
What’s the difference between ES Windows Prestige, Elite, Legacy, and Multimax?
Prestige’s the luxury line, with premium finishes and the largest available sizes. Elite’s the middle tier, the most-installed ES Windows line for whole-home replacement projects. Legacy’s the large-format line, built around floor-to-ceiling windows, bifold doors, and sliding glass doors that open up entire walls. Multimax’s the affordable line, originally designed for multifamily projects and now the strongest budget option for Keys homes needing NOA-approved protection.
How long is the lead time on ES Windows in the Florida Keys?
ES Windows typically ships within 5-6 weeks of order confirmation, which is faster than most aluminum impact window competitors. Tecnoglass’s vertical integration, owning its own glass, aluminum extrusion, and finished assembly, is what supports the shorter cycle. For projects timed around hurricane season, this can be the difference between protection in place by June 1st and protection that arrives after the first named storm.
Get a Quote on ES Windows for Your Florida Keys Home
ES Windows is the brand for Florida Keys homeowners who want top-tier hurricane protection without the premium-brand price tag. Lindholm Exteriors also installs other brands of hurricane impact windows and impact-rated exterior doors across the Florida Keys, and we’ll recommend the one that’s right for you.
Call us at 305-852-5730 or request your free estimate. Whether you’re replacing a single door or every window and door in your home, we’ll come out and walk through the project with you. We’ll help you pick the right product line for your home and budget. Your quote’s free, and there’s no obligation to move forward.