Florida's building code is one of the strictest in the country when it comes to wind protection, and for good reason. Standard glass shatters on impact. Once a window fails, the pressure change can lift a roof, and one broken window can become a whole-house problem.
Impact products solve this at the source. The glass is two panes bonded with a clear interlayer. Even when the outer pane cracks, the unit holds together inside its frame, keeping the building envelope sealed.
Things worth checking before you buy:
- Miami-Dade and Florida Building Code approval, since that is what Florida inspectors look for
- A hurricane impact rating that matches your property's wind zone
- Energy-efficient laminated glass, which also cuts outside noise and cooling load
- A written warranty covering both the product and the installation
Because impact glass is made to order, lead times vary with size, frame colour and glass type. Ordering before the season starts avoids the rush.
M&T Design Home Improvement LLC is a supplier and installer of hurricane impact windows and doors based in Davie, Florida, working with homeowners and businesses across South Florida on both residential and commercial projects, from a single replacement to a full property.
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