Five ways to tell if your windows are impact-rated: check the glass label, check the frame label, look for the interlayer, do the tap test, or pull your permit records. Here's how to do each one.
HVHZ is a geographic zone (Miami-Dade and Broward). Impact rating is a product certification. They're related but not the same thing, and confusing them can cost you money or code compliance.
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.
