--- title: "Fixed and Picture Windows: Steel, Aluminum, Clad Wood" description: "Fixed and picture windows in steel, aluminum and clad wood from Jada, Bertrand and Sun. Compare direct set, specialty shapes, round pivots and large glass." url: https://honeyrock.multisites.ai/windows/fixed-and-picture-windows publisher: Honey Rock Window and Door phone: +1-214-484-9982 quote: https://honeyrock.multisites.ai/contact-us --- ![A living room with a wall of large fixed windows](https://honeyrock.multisites.ai/_astro/light-living-glass-wood-ceiling-01.DVsux7tl_Zq1cCQ.avif) # Fixed and picture windows for big views Fixed windows do not open, so frames stay narrow and the glass stays clear. Honey Rock works with Jada, Bertrand and Sun for direct set, shaped and large-glass units. A fixed or picture window does not open. It has no moving sash, so the frame can be narrow and the view wide. It pairs well with casements or awnings that supply the airflow. Honey Rock works with Jada, Bertrand and Sun, who each make fixed units, and Sun adds arch, radius and geometric shapes. No moving parts The glass sits in the frame, so the view stays clear and the frame stays slim. Pair with vents Put a casement or awning beside or below the fixed glass for airflow. Shapes from Sun Sun lists radius and geometric fixed windows in two lines. Round pivots Jada makes side pivot windows as ovals and full circles. ## Who makes it - [![Jada](https://honeyrock.multisites.ai/_astro/partner-jada-ink.Cm1WhRu4_Z1XCK0H.webp)](https://honeyrock.multisites.ai/our-partners/jada) Fixed windows, direct set combinations and pivot windows Jada lists fixed as a swing-line configuration on narrow-sightline thermally broken steel profiles. Its side pivot windows come as squares, rectangles, ovals and full circles. [About Jada](https://honeyrock.multisites.ai/our-partners/jada) - [![Bertrand](https://honeyrock.multisites.ai/_astro/partner-bertrand-ink.DiJRDCOf_2jE80R.webp)](https://honeyrock.multisites.ai/our-partners/bertrand) Fixed windows in MB-79N CSF, ConceptSystem 77 and Synergic MB-79N CSF lists a 1.39 in minimum visible frame for fixed glass. ConceptSystem 77 is made as tilt and turn, outward opening and fixed windows. Synergic fixed frames measure 88 mm. [About Bertrand](https://honeyrock.multisites.ai/our-partners/bertrand) - [![Sun Windows](https://honeyrock.multisites.ai/_astro/partner-sun-windows-ink.aVeqbc43_2lJ9Dn.webp)](https://honeyrock.multisites.ai/our-partners/sun-windows) Fixed Lite: Direct Set, Sash Set and special shapes Sun lists USA Direct Set, Contemporary Direct Set, Thoroughbred and Sash Set fixed lites, plus radius and geometric shapes in USA Clad Wood and Series 57 Vinyl. [About Sun Windows](https://honeyrock.multisites.ai/our-partners/sun-windows) ## What is a fixed or picture window? A fixed window has glass in a frame and no moving sash. A picture window is a large fixed window made to frame a view. Sun puts it simply: fixed lites “offer an unobstructed view and the ability to add more daylight to a room.” See [fixed window](https://honeyrock.multisites.ai/glossary/fixed-window) for the plain definition. With no hinges or latches to hold, the frame can be narrow. That is why fixed glass sits at the center of slim-profile designs. Read the [slim profile windows guide](https://honeyrock.multisites.ai/guides/slim-profile-windows) for how [sightline](https://honeyrock.multisites.ai/glossary/sightline) widths affect the look. ## Where do fixed windows fit in a home? Fixed glass works where you want light or a view but not airflow, or where a vent sits next to it. Common spots: - **Living room walls** that face a yard, pool or skyline. - **Stair landings and tall entry halls**, with a vent window nearby. - **Above or beside doors** as sidelites and transoms. - **Corners**, where two fixed units meet. See [corner window](https://honeyrock.multisites.ai/glossary/corner-window). Pair fixed glass with a [casement or awning](https://honeyrock.multisites.ai/windows/casement-and-awning-windows). Jada notes an awning can sit “below a larger fixed view window, so that your screen doesn’t interfere with the view.” ## What does each maker offer? **Jada (steel).** Its swing line includes fixed units on narrow-sightline Secco OS2 [thermally broken steel](https://honeyrock.multisites.ai/glossary/thermally-broken-steel) profiles. Jada’s awning page also shows direct set combinations, such as awning with a direct set surround. Jada publishes no sightline numbers or maximum sizes for fixed units, so ask for drawings. See [Jada](https://honeyrock.multisites.ai/our-partners/jada). **Bertrand (aluminum, wood-aluminum).** MB-79N CSF lists a minimum visible frame width of 1.39 in (35.2 mm) for fixed glass. ConceptSystem 77 is made as tilt and turn, outward opening and fixed windows. Bertrand lists a tested maximum frame of 94.5 in x 141.7 in, and a max frame size of 48 in x 96.5 in for inswing and outswing. Synergic fixed frames measure 88 mm. See [Bertrand](https://honeyrock.multisites.ai/our-partners/bertrand). **Sun (clad wood and vinyl).** Sun’s fixed lite page lists: - USA Direct Set, USA Contemporary Direct Set, USA Thoroughbred and USA Sash Set (clad wood) - Patriot Narrow Frame and Wide Frame (clad vinyl) - Series 57 and Series 2020 fixed lites (vinyl) In general terms, direct set means the glass sets straight into the frame, and sash set means the glass sits in a sash-style frame like the operating windows beside it. Ask Sun’s size chart for each. See [Sun Windows](https://honeyrock.multisites.ai/our-partners/sun-windows). ## Can fixed windows have special shapes? Yes. Sun lists “radius and geometric configurations” in USA Clad Wood and Series 57 Vinyl. It also offers an Arch Top Casement for operable arches. Jada’s side pivot windows come as squares, rectangles, ovals and full circles. They open, so they are the operable choice for a round shape. ![A glass corner window](https://honeyrock.multisites.ai/_astro/corner-window-bay-01.BsXej3Ew_Z1AAdCi.avif) ## How large can the glass be? Large glass is a design draw, and the limits come from the glass maker and the frame. Jada says “Agnora glass can produce tempered insulated glass in very large sizes up to 130 x 300.” Jada prints no unit with that figure. Treat it as a glass limit, not a promise of a finished window size. Ask Honey Rock for the finished size limit on your exact opening. Sun says oversize products are produced “without a warranty for the product or any oversized component of the product.” Ask Honey Rock how Sun counts oversize before you plan a large Sun unit. ## What glass and performance should you ask for? Large fixed glass drives heat gain, so the glass package matters more than the frame. Ask for: - [Low-E coating](https://honeyrock.multisites.ai/glossary/low-e-coating) suited to Texas sun - The [U-factor](https://honeyrock.multisites.ai/glossary/u-factor) and [SHGC](https://honeyrock.multisites.ai/glossary/shgc) of the whole unit, as shown on an [NFRC label](https://honeyrock.multisites.ai/glossary/nfrc-label) - [Tempered glass](https://honeyrock.multisites.ai/glossary/tempered-glass) or laminated glass where code requires it - [Argon fill](https://honeyrock.multisites.ai/glossary/argon-gas-fill) and a warm-edge spacer. Jada says the optimum space for air and argon is “around 1/2” up to 5/8” between glass panes.” See [glass options for windows and doors](https://honeyrock.multisites.ai/guides/glass-options-for-windows-and-doors). ![A modern home with large windows lit at dusk](https://honeyrock.multisites.ai/_astro/dusk-modern-home-glazing-01.BqSa_uSH_NgwXy.avif) ## How do the options compare? Jada Bertrand Sun Frame Thermally broken steel Aluminum, wood-aluminum Clad wood, clad vinyl, vinyl Fixed styles Fixed, direct set combos Fixed in CSF, ConceptSystem 77, Synergic Direct Set, Sash Set, Thoroughbred, Narrow/Wide Frame Shapes Round and oval pivots Not confirmed Radius, geometric, arch top Published fixed frame None 1.39 in (CSF) None Oversize note Agnora glass to 130 x 300 Tested frame 94.5 x 141.7 in No warranty on oversize ## What should you ask before ordering? - What is the maximum size for my line, in writing? - Who handles glass breakage, delivery and lifting for large units? - Is the glass tempered, laminated or both? - What are the whole-unit U-factor and SHGC? - What is the written warranty for the product and the glass seal? ![A dining room with a wall of glass](https://honeyrock.multisites.ai/_astro/multislide-dining-open-01.DW8jboP5_1CWjVl.avif) ## How do mullions and joins affect the view? When several fixed units sit side by side, the joint between them is a mullion. A [mullion](https://honeyrock.multisites.ai/glossary/mullion) is a bar that joins two units. Jada says structural mullions are available for large openings and that “minimal mullions are used whenever possible to keep the narrow breakup between glass panes.” Bertrand says ConceptSystem 77 windows can be joined “frame to frame” into sets. Ask each maker how wide the joint is and whether it needs a steel or aluminum reinforcement for wind load. ## How do you choose between fixed and operable? Use this quick test for each opening: 1. Does a code or a bedroom need an exit? Then it must open. See [egress](https://honeyrock.multisites.ai/glossary/egress). 2. Does the room need fresh air from this wall? Add a casement, awning or tilt and turn beside the fixed glass. 3. Is the view the point? Make it fixed and keep the frame slim. 4. Can you reach it to clean? Fixed glass above a stair may need outside access. 5. Is the shape special? Ask Sun for radius or geometric units, or Jada for a round pivot that opens. ## Next step Send your elevation or a photo of the wall you want to open up. We will propose fixed and operable units. See all [windows](https://honeyrock.multisites.ai/windows) or [start your project](https://honeyrock.multisites.ai/contact-us). Call (214) 484-9982. ## Questions people ask ### What is the difference between a fixed window and a picture window? A fixed window is any window that does not open. A picture window is a large fixed window made to frame a view. Both are glass held in a frame with no sash. People often use the two terms for the same thing. ### Do fixed windows need to be energy efficient? Yes. They are part of the wall, and a large glass area counts heavily. Check the NFRC label for U-factor and SHGC on the whole unit, not just the glass. Texas sun makes SHGC matter for big south and west glass. ### How large can the glass be? It depends on the maker. Jada says its Agnora glass source can produce tempered insulated glass up to 130 x 300 in very large sizes. Bertrand lists a tested ConceptSystem 77 frame size. Sun publishes size charts as PDFs. Ask for each size limit in writing. ### Does Sun warranty oversize windows? Sun's dealer page says an oversize product is produced without a warranty for the product or any oversized component. Ask Honey Rock how Sun counts oversize for your size before you plan a large unit. ### Can a fixed window be round or arched? Yes. Sun lists radius and geometric fixed lites in USA Clad Wood and Series 57 Vinyl, and an arch top casement. Jada makes side pivot windows as ovals and full circles, which open on a pivot. ### Can I put fixed windows next to ones that open? Yes, and most plans do. Jada shows awning, casement and direct set combinations. Bertrand says ConceptSystem 77 windows can be joined into sets frame to frame. Use the fixed glass for the view and the vents for airflow. ## Terms on this page - [SHGC (Solar Heat Gain Coefficient)](https://honeyrock.multisites.ai/glossary/shgc) - [Fixed (picture) window](https://honeyrock.multisites.ai/glossary/fixed-window) - [Thermally broken steel](https://honeyrock.multisites.ai/glossary/thermally-broken-steel) - [Laminated glass](https://honeyrock.multisites.ai/glossary/laminated-glass) - [Tempered glass](https://honeyrock.multisites.ai/glossary/tempered-glass) - [Corner window](https://honeyrock.multisites.ai/glossary/corner-window) - [Low-E coating](https://honeyrock.multisites.ai/glossary/low-e-coating) - [NFRC label](https://honeyrock.multisites.ai/glossary/nfrc-label) - [Sightline](https://honeyrock.multisites.ai/glossary/sightline) - [U-factor](https://honeyrock.multisites.ai/glossary/u-factor) ## Sources 1. [Jada Windows: Swing products](https://jada.com/products/swing) 2. [Jada Windows: Swing products (profile)](https://jada.com/products/swing) 3. [Jada Windows: Pivot windows](https://jada.com/products/pivot/pivot-window) 4. [Jada Windows: Glazing](https://jada.com/features/glazing) 5. [Jada Windows: Glazing (gap)](https://jada.com/features/glazing) 6. [Jada Windows: Awning windows](https://jada.com/products/swing/awning-window) 7. [Bertrand: MB-79N CSF (fixed frame)](https://windowsbertrand.com/offer/mb-79n-csf) 8. [Bertrand: ConceptSystem 77](https://windowsbertrand.com/offer/conceptsystem-77) 9. [Bertrand: Synergic](https://windowsbertrand.com/offer/synergic) 10. [Sun Windows: Fixed lite windows](https://www.sunwindows.com/fixed-lite-windows.html) 11. [Sun Windows: Fixed lite windows (view)](https://www.sunwindows.com/fixed-lite-windows.html) 12. [Sun Windows: Special shape windows](https://www.sunwindows.com/special-shape-windows.html) 13. [Sun Windows: Special shape windows (lines)](https://www.sunwindows.com/special-shape-windows.html) 14. [Sun Windows: For dealers and reps (oversize)](https://www.sunwindows.com/dealer-reps.html) Product facts come from each maker’s own published pages, checked on November 5, 2026. Makers change their lines, so confirm details for your project with Honey Rock Window and Door. ## More windows - [Steel windows and doorsThin thermally broken steel frames for windows, French doors and glass walls.](https://honeyrock.multisites.ai/steel-windows-and-doors) - [Casement and awning windowsWindows hinged at the side or the top that seal tight against the frame.](https://honeyrock.multisites.ai/windows/casement-and-awning-windows) - [Tilt-and-turn windowsOne handle tilts the sash in for air or swings it open like a door.](https://honeyrock.multisites.ai/windows/tilt-and-turn-windows) - [Double-hung windowsThe classic two-sash window, and a tilt-turn look-alike for modern frames.](https://honeyrock.multisites.ai/windows/double-hung-windows) ![A modern home with wide glass doors lit warm at dusk beside a pool](https://honeyrock.multisites.ai/_astro/dusk-modern-home-pool-01.CeePxgPr_Z2giQin.webp) ## Let’s frame your view. Send your plans or a few photos of the openings. We will help you choose the system, the brand and the glass. [Start your project](https://honeyrock.multisites.ai/contact-us)[or call (214) 484-9982](tel:+1-214-484-9982)