Impact windows, and an honest answer about whether you need them.
Not every Central Florida address is required by code to carry impact-rated glass. We check yours first, then walk you through real window options — documented against actual Florida Product Approval paperwork, not a verbal promise.
Two ways to go deeper
Impact Windows
What "impact-rated" actually means, how testing and documentation work, what installation involves, and pricing, warranty, and financing basics.
Read more → Comparison pageWindow Styles
Single-hung, horizontal roller, casement, picture, and bay/bow windows compared side by side for Florida homes — pros, cons, and which are commonly available impact-rated.
Compare styles →Do you actually need impact windows?
Orlando and Orange County are not in the High-Velocity Hurricane Zone, and most inland addresses currently sit outside the Wind-Borne Debris Region too. That's not a reason to skip protection — it's a reason to get a straight answer before you spend money on something code doesn't require. We check your specific address before we recommend anything.
From first call to final documentation
- A free assessment that checks your address against current wind-zone maps before recommending any product.
- A written recommendation on frame material, glass package, and style — matched to your openings and your budget.
- Permitting handled against your local jurisdiction, with the correct Florida Product Approval or Miami-Dade NOA numbers on file.
- A final inspection and a documentation packet you can hand directly to your insurer.
Windows — common questions
An impact-rated window has passed large-missile and cyclic-pressure testing under standards like ASTM E1886 and E1996, and it carries a Florida Product Approval number (or a Miami-Dade Notice of Acceptance for HVHZ-rated products) tying the exact tested assembly to what's installed in your home. It's the documentation, not the marketing term, that actually matters.
No. Whether it's code-required depends on your specific address relative to the Wind-Borne Debris Region and, in rare cases, the High-Velocity Hurricane Zone. Most inland Orange County addresses are outside both today. See our hurricane protection page for the full explanation, or ask us to check your address directly.
Existing windows are removed down to the rough opening, the opening is checked and prepped, the new impact unit is set, shimmed, and fastened per the manufacturer's tested installation instructions, then sealed and finished inside and out. A permit and inspection are part of the process, not an afterthought.
Timelines vary with order size and manufacturer lead times. [confirm current typical lead time and install-day duration ranges before publishing specific numbers] We'll give you a written schedule at the assessment.
Get a straight answer on your windows.
Free assessment — address check, product recommendation, and a written scope.