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.
Read MoreBefore investing in hurricane shutters to protect your home from the wrath of severe weather, it's crucial to understand the potential risks associated with these protective measures.
Read MoreUpdated August 2026. Fort Myers and the rest of Southwest Florida still have to protect openings. Impact windows and approved shutters can both meet that. Statewide Windows & Doors quotes both from the Fort Myers office.
Read MoreUpdated August 2026. Impact windows and hurricane shutters can both be approved opening protection in Florida. Statewide Windows & Doors bids both. The difference is how they get used: impact glass stays in place year-round.
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