How Florida condos, HOAs, and commercial properties fund impact window projects: reserves and special assessments, association loans, C-PACE, the MSFH condo pilot, and who pays for what under the declaration.
How impact windows affect ventilation: which operable styles move the most air, how vent latches and egress rules work, and how a tighter building envelope changes airflow for the better.
How secure are impact windows against forced entry? What laminated glass actually does in a break-in, which tests measure security versus hurricanes, the manufacturer burglary riders, and the honest limits.
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.
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.
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 season 2026 runs June 1 through November 30. Here's a month-by-month preparation timeline, a printable home hardening checklist, and the window and door upgrades that should be complete before the first storm.
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.
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.
