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. Statewide quotes both (and other lines) against the same house so you are not comparing different sizes and glass packages.

Quick answer

ES Windows is usually the stronger all-around pick for Florida impact work: broader aluminum (and vinyl) range, Miami-Dade capable lines, and a more complete customization story.

Mr. Glass can still be the right bid when the openings, color, and price line up. Treat it as a product-to-product comparison on your sizes, not a brand winner for every house.

ES Windows vs Mr. Glass at a glance


ES Windows
Mr. Glass
Best known for
Architectural aluminum + impact glass, residential and commercial
Impact windows and doors with a tighter catalog
Frames
Aluminum first; vinyl also available
Reinforced aluminum impact systems
Florida / HVHZ
Impact lines with Miami-Dade NOA when specified
Impact-rated products; confirm the approval for your opening
Design range
Wide (casement, sliding, fixed, awning, finishes)
Solid basics (single-hung, double-hung, casement, picture)
Price position
Often higher than a bare-bones bid, strong long-term value
Often the lower first-cost option

What to check on the quote (not the brochure)

  • Approval: Miami-Dade NOA or Florida Product Approval for the actual sizes and design pressures on your house, especially in HVHZ.
  • Frame vs opening: Large sliders and wide spans are often aluminum. Vinyl is a better insulation story on smaller units.
  • Glass package: Laminate is the impact baseline. Low-E and thicker laminates change comfort and price.
  • Install: The tested window fails if the buck and anchors are wrong. Same brand, two contractors, two outcomes.

Cost context: impact window cost guide. Also see ES vs PGT if PGT is in the mix.

When ES is the better fit

  • You want more styles, colors, and commercial-grade spans
  • You need a documented Miami-Dade path on mixed opening sizes
  • You care about energy and acoustic packages, not only first cost

When Mr. Glass can win the bid

  • The openings are standard and the impact rating matches
  • You want to keep first cost down and the spec still passes inspection
  • The color and sightlines match what is already on the house

FAQ

Is ES better in a hurricane?

Hurricane performance is the tested system plus the install. Both can be specified as impact-rated. Ask for the approval number that matches your openings.

Which is cheaper?

Mr. Glass is often cheaper up front. ES often wins on options and long-term value. Quote both on the same schedule of openings.

Can I mix them on one house?

Possible, but matching color and frame depth is harder. Most homes look and service better on one system.

Get both quoted on your house

Statewide Windows & Doors will put ES, Mr. Glass, and other impact lines on the same openings and wind zone. Call (561) 816-4010 or request a free estimate.