Tempered glass breaks into cubes and falls out of the frame; laminated glass cracks and holds. What codes require, and which one protects a 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.
The Florida Building Code allows garage doors to be designed for only 60% of ASCE 7 wind pressures. During Hurricane Milton, this led to failures in otherwise code-compliant homes. Here's what to do about it.
Current sliding glass door water testing uses only 15% of design wind pressure. FIU Wall of Wind research and two FEMA reports confirm this is inadequate. Here's what's changing and what to look for when buying.
Impact windows are engineered to stop hurricane debris, not bullets. We debunk 7 common myths about impact windows with hard data, from ballistic claims to tape myths, so you know exactly what your windows can and cannot do.
Hurricane window film is marketed as affordable storm protection, but it does NOT meet Florida Building Code requirements. It won't stop a 2x4 projectile, won't pass building inspection, and won't qualify for insurance discounts. Here's the honest breakdown.
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.
Impact windows cost $15,000-$65,000. They save $1,500-$4,300 per year in insurance and energy, add 7-10% to your home's value, and have a documented zero-destruction rate in major hurricanes. Here's the complete ROI analysis.
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.
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.
Florida hospitals can’t close for storms. Impact-rated windows, doors, and hardened envelopes keep care online, cut downtime, and lower insurance. With Risk Category IV standards, phased upgrades, and FEMA/insurance financing, resilience becomes mission continuity—and measurable ROI.
Discover how impact windows can slash insurance premiums, boost home value, cut energy bills, and eliminate shutter hassles—making them a smart long-term investment.
Not all impact windows are created equal. Here’s what you need to know to select a manufacturer you can trust...
