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Glass-only replacement keeps your frame and costs a fraction of a new unit, but the new glass has to match the product approval. Here is when it works.
Florida's approved impact lines skew hard toward single hung. We compare cost, wind-driven rain performance, cleaning, and code so you can pick the right sash.
Mr. Glass builds its impact line at two price points from one Miami-Dade frame family. Here is what each tier is built for and how to specify it.
Black window frames are the most requested finish change in South Florida right now. Here is what the color actually does, what it does not do, and how availability limits your options.
Casement, single-hung, sliding, awning, and picture impact windows compared, including which styles seal tightest against air and which can serve as bedroom egress.
Design pressure, U-factor, SHGC, and Performance Grade decoded for Florida homeowners, including why a window's water rating is not the same as its DP.
Mr Glass vs PGT vs ES Windows from an installer's seat: lineups, certifications, design pressures, prices, warranties, and the project profiles where each of the three Florida impact brands wins.
Financing impact windows with home equity versus contractor financing: current rate ranges, closing costs, timelines, worked total-cost examples, and a checklist for comparing any two offers line by line.
Impact window glass is laminated glass built to crack but hold. Here is how the glass types, PVB and SentryGlas interlayers, and Low-E coatings actually work in Florida.
An installer's review of Eastern Architectural Systems: the 176 Bertha and 143 vinyl lines, aluminum windows and sliding doors, the 20-year insulated glass warranty, approvals, prices, and how EAS stacks up against PGT.
ES Windows vs PGT from an installer who puts in both: product lines, design pressures, glass, lead times, installed prices, warranty terms from the actual documents, and which brand fits which Florida project.
An installer's review of PGT WinGuard impact windows: the aluminum and vinyl lines model by model, installed price ranges, glass and finish options, and how to pick the right frame for your Florida home.
What impact window warranties actually cover: PGT, CGI, ES Windows, ECO, and EAS terms compared from the current documents, including the deadlines, maintenance logs, and exclusions that decide real claims.
The quoted price for impact windows is rarely the final number. Here are the permitting, structural, repair, and hidden-damage costs Florida homeowners don't see in the quote, and how to plan for them.
Impact windows in Doral are about the modern look as much as the storm. Here is how a contemporary, glass-forward home gets big openings, slim aluminum frames, and pivot doors while meeting the HVHZ standard.
Impact windows in Aventura face wind loads that climb with every floor, must meet the HVHZ glass standard, and contend with condo boards. Here is how high-rise towers protect the glass without giving up the view.
Florida lanais are screened enclosures that provide zero hurricane protection. During a storm, the screen tears away and the aluminum frame becomes airborne debris. Here are five ways to protect your lanai and the doors behind it.
Hurricane screens are lighter, cheaper, and easier to deploy than metal shutters. But how do they compare to impact windows on protection, code compliance, and long-term value? Here's the data.
The Florida Building Commission funded corrosion research in two consecutive cycles because coastal degradation is a real problem. Here's what actually corrodes, what doesn't, and how to choose windows that survive 25+ years in salt air.
Aluminum is stronger and has the broadest HVHZ selection. Vinyl costs 15-30% less and insulates better. Here's how to choose the right frame material for your Florida home, with specific product recommendations by region.
French doors need hurricane protection too, and the double-door configuration creates specific shutter challenges. Here's every option, what each costs, and when to consider impact French doors instead.
There are nine ways to protect your windows during a hurricane, from impact windows (permanent, always-on) to plywood (emergency-only last resort). Here's every option ranked by protection level, cost, and convenience.
Roll-down shutters deploy in under 5 minutes with a button press. Accordion shutters cost 40-60% less and close in 15-30 minutes by hand. Both provide code-compliant hurricane protection. Here's how to decide.
Accordion shutters cost $300-$700 per window. Impact windows cost $1,000-$3,000. Both meet code. The difference is what you get the other 360 days of the year.
CGI Windows & Doors was discontinued on October 31, 2025 when MITER Brands sunset the brand. Here's what CGI homeowners need to know about their existing windows, warranty coverage, and what to buy instead.
ES Windows (Tecnoglass) is the #1 selling impact window manufacturer in Florida by volume. They're approximately 20% less expensive than PGT with Low-E, Kynar coatings, and stainless hardware included standard. Here's our installer's review.
Hurricane impact French doors combine double-door elegance with Category 5 protection. In-swing and out-swing options range from $4,000 to $8,000 per pair installed. Here's what to look for.
PGT is the company that created the impact window category after Hurricane Andrew. Here's an installer's review of their product lines, what we see in the field, and how they compare to ES Windows, ECO, and WinDoor.
Your sliding glass door is the largest and most vulnerable opening in your home. Here's every shutter option that fits, what each costs, and when to consider an impact door replacement instead.
Impact doors in Florida cost $2,000-$12,000+ per door installed, depending on type. Sliding glass doors start at $3,500, entry doors at $2,000, French doors at $4,000 per pair. Here's the complete pricing breakdown.
The best hurricane impact front doors combine Category 5 protection with curb appeal. Fiberglass, aluminum, and steel options range from $2,000 to $6,000 installed. Here's how to choose.
Your garage door is the largest and most vulnerable opening in your home. During Hurricane Milton, garage door failures caused roof damage in otherwise code-compliant homes. Here's what you need to know about hurricane-rated garage doors, bracing, costs, and Florida code requirements.
Six manufacturers dominate the Florida impact window market. Here's how they compare on price, product range, HVHZ certification, lead times, and what we see after thousands of installations.
Impact sliding glass doors are the largest, most complex, and most expensive opening in most Florida homes. Here's everything you need to know about sizes, track systems, design pressures, pricing, and manufacturers.
Hurricane shutters cost $7-$40 per square foot installed, depending on the type. Storm panels start at $150 per window, accordion shutters run $300-$700, and motorized roll-downs reach $700-$1,500. Here's the complete pricing breakdown.
Impact windows use laminated glass bonded to a polymer interlayer inside reinforced frames. When debris strikes, the glass may crack but the interlayer holds, keeping your home sealed. Here's how they work, what they cost, and whether you need them.
Impact windows are a smart upgrade in Palm Beach, but the install isn’t plug-and-play. Avoid the five mistakes that waste money and weaken protection: wrong ratings, the wrong installer, skipped permits, poor energy choices, and rushed timelines that collide with hurricane season.
Not all impact windows are created equal. Here’s what you need to know to select a manufacturer you can trust...
Impact windows are a must for any home in hurricane-prone regions. Learn how they keep your home safe...