Impact-rated windows, and the paperwork that proves it.
"Impact-rated" isn't a marketing adjective — it's a specific testing standard tied to a specific product approval number. We'll show you what that documentation looks like before we install anything.
What makes a window "impact-rated"
An impact-rated window has been through large-missile impact testing and thousands of cycles of positive and negative pressure meant to simulate a storm — the standards most commonly referenced are ASTM E1886 (structural performance under cyclic wind pressure) and ASTM E1996 (impact resistance of the specific glazing and frame assembly). Passing that testing is what earns a product its Florida Product Approval number, or a Miami-Dade Notice of Acceptance (NOA) for products rated to the stricter High-Velocity Hurricane Zone standard.
That number is the part that actually matters to you as a homeowner. It ties the exact glass thickness, interlayer, frame material, and anchoring method that was tested in a lab to what gets installed in your rough opening. A window that "looks" impact-rated but isn't installed per its tested anchoring schedule isn't actually providing the protection it was tested for — which is why we document the approval number and installation method on every project, not just the brand name on the box.
What we hand you
The Florida Product Approval or NOA number for your specific glass and frame package, the manufacturer's tested installation instructions, your permit record, and your final inspection sign-off — a packet you can hand directly to your insurance company or a future buyer.
Styles available
Most operating styles are available with impact-rated glass today. We cover the full comparison — use cases, pros and cons for Florida homes — on our dedicated styles page.
Single-Hung
The most common replacement window in Central Florida, widely available impact-rated.
Horizontal Roller
Slides side to side, common in ranch-style and mid-century homes, widely available impact-rated.
Casement
Crank-out for a tighter seal, available impact-rated from several manufacturers.
Picture & Bay/Bow
Fixed and multi-panel configurations, available impact-rated for larger openings.
Florida's largest, plus the one we install most
PGT / WinGuard
Manufactured in Venice, FL since 1980 — the largest Florida-headquartered impact window manufacturer.
ES Windows
Our highest-volume brand — in-house manufacturing keeps lead times shorter than several domestic competitors.
Simonton & CWS
We source and install every major impact-rated brand sold in Florida — matched to your budget and timeline, not to what we have on hand.
What installation looks like
1. Assess address & code status
We check your specific address against current wind-zone maps before recommending anything — see hurricane protection for the full breakdown.
2. Select frame & glass
We match frame material and glass package to your openings, budget, and aesthetic — with the Florida Product Approval number confirmed up front.
3. Permit
We file the permit with your local jurisdiction using the correct approval documentation for the exact product being installed.
4. Install
Old units come out, openings are checked and prepped, new units are set and fastened per the manufacturer's tested installation schedule.
5. Final inspection & documentation
Your jurisdiction signs off, and we hand you the full paperwork packet for your records and your insurer.
Impact windows — common questions
Cost depends on opening size, frame material, glass package, and how many windows you're replacing. We give you a written, itemized quote at the free assessment rather than a generic per-window number, since real project ranges vary widely.
It depends on whether your address sits inside the Wind-Borne Debris Region or the High-Velocity Hurricane Zone. Most inland Orlando/Orange County addresses fall outside both today. Read the full explanation on our hurricane protection page, or ask us to check your address directly.
Timelines depend on order size, manufacturer lead time, and permitting turnaround at your jurisdiction. [confirm current typical lead time and install-day duration ranges before publishing specific numbers] You'll get a written schedule at the assessment.
Warranty terms vary by manufacturer and typically cover glass, frame, hardware, and labor separately, for different lengths of time. We provide the specific written warranty documents for your chosen product before you sign anything.
Financing is available in many cases, with terms that vary by lender and credit profile. See our financing page for the general options.
Get a written quote for your windows.
Free assessment — address check, product recommendation, and itemized pricing.