Replacing windows and doors with impact-resistant products can be a significant investment for Florida homeowners.
Read MoreWhen Florida homeowners think about hurricane protection, impact windows are often the first upgrade that comes to mind. But windows are only one part of a home's exterior opening protection.
Read MoreFlorida homeowners purchasing impact-resistant windows and doors may be eligible for a state sales tax refund under Florida's current Home-Hardening Sales Tax Exemption. The program began July 1, 2026, and applies to qualifying home-hardening products purchased at retail through June 30, 2029.
Read MoreFlorida homeowners sometimes hear a sudden pop, click, creak, or cracking sound coming from their impact windows and immediately worry that the glass is breaking. In many cases, however, a sound coming from a window does not necessarily mean the impact glass has cracked or the window has failed.
Read MoreMany Florida homeowners know that their home has newer windows, but they may not know whether those windows are actually impact-rated. This is especially common when someone purchases a home after the windows were installed by a previous owner.
Read MoreFlorida homeowners have several options when preparing their homes for hurricane season, and two of the most commonly researched are impact windows and hurricane shutters.
Read MoreImpact windows are designed to help protect Florida homes from windborne debris and severe weather, but homeowners may still become concerned if they notice water around a window during or after heavy rain. A small amount of visible water does not always mean the impact window itself has failed.
Read MoreFlorida homeowners replacing their windows often expect new impact windows to improve hurricane protection, comfort, energy performance, and the overall condition of their home.
Read MoreWhen comparing impact window quotes in Florida, homeowners may come across terms such as argon gas, insulated glass, Low-E glass, laminated glass, and double-pane impact windows.
Read MoreIf you’re researching Statewide Windows & Doors reviews, you’re probably doing more than deciding whether you like a particular window or door.
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