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Updated August 2026. You do not have to put impact glass in every opening. You do have to protect every opening that code and your carrier care about. Statewide Windows & Doors will bid a full impact package, a mix of impact and approved shutters, or a phased plan.

Updated August 2026. CertainTeed and GAF both make laminated architectural shingles used on Florida homes. Statewide Roofing, Windows & Doors specs both. This is how we walk the choice: product line, warranty paperwork, heat, and who is installing it. It is not a brand trophy.

Updated August 2026. My Safe Florida Home is a state program, not a Statewide promotion. As of this update, the program is advertising free wind-mitigation inspections and grants (the program site currently says grants up to $10,000). Start at mysafeflhome.com.

Updated August 2026. CertainTeed and TAMKO both make laminated architectural shingles that get used on Florida homes. The useful comparison is not a brand trophy. It is wind, heat, impact, warranty paperwork, and who is actually installing it. Statewide Roofing, Windows & Doors specs both.

Updated August 2026. Impact windows are a Florida opening-protection job, not a national Cost vs. Value vinyl-window average. Resale and insurance depend on the house, the carrier, and the paperwork. Statewide Windows & Doors will spec the openings. Call (561) 816-4010.

Updated August 2026. Impact windows and hurricane shutters can both be approved opening protection. Statewide Windows & Doors bids both. This page is the safety version: egress, deployment, and what actually fails. For the spec table, see impact vs shutters.

Updated August 2026. The expensive mistake on Florida impact work is usually the spec, not the sticker. Statewide Windows & Doors bids openings with a Florida Product Approval or Miami-Dade NOA that matches sizes and design pressures. Call (561) 816-4010.

Updated August 2026. Custom Window Systems (CWS) and PGT are both Florida impact-window lines Statewide Windows & Doors quotes. The useful comparison is the actual system on your openings: frame, glass, approval number, and price on the same schedule. It is not which logo is more famous.

Updated August 2026. ES Windows and Mr. Glass both sell impact-rated windows for Florida homes. The useful question is not “which brand is famous,” it is which system matches your openings, wind zone, and budget.

When it comes to replacing or installing new windows in your home, you’re faced with a crucial decision: should you do it yourself (DIY) or hire a professional? Each option has its own set of advantages and challenges.