Concrete Block Waterproofing for Impact Windows and Doors: Why It’s Essential for Your Florida Home

By Statewide Windows January 24, 2025

Updated August 2026. Impact windows and doors only keep a Florida house dry if the opening is detailed. Concrete block is porous. Water that gets into the block around the buck will show up as stains, failed sealant, and mold long after the glass itself is fine.

Request appointment?

By checking this box, I authorize Statewide Windows & Doors and Statewide Roofing Partners to send me marketing calls and text messages at the number provided above, including by using an autodialer or a prerecorded message. I also authorize Statewide to send marketing emails to the email address I provided. I understand that I am not required to give this authorization as a condition of doing business with Statewide. By checking this box, I am also agreeing to Statewide's Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.

Local vs. Statewide Impact Window Companies: Which Is Better?

Boca Raton Doggy Doors Energy Efficiency ES Windows Fire Safety Fort Myers Home Improvement and Renovation Hurricane Impact Windows Hurricane Preparedness Hurricane Windows Impact Doors Impact Windows Low-E Naples Security and Safety Shutters Sound-Proofing Vinyl vs Aluminum Wind Mitigation Window Replacement DIY Installation ESW Mr Glass Warranties CWS PGT Mistakes Top 5 Hurricane Protection Impact Windows vs Shutters Entry Doors Realtor Resale Value ROI Certainteed Comparison Roofing Shingles Tamko Florida Home Safety Funding Programs Home Improvement Home Renovation Tips Homeowner Grants Roofing Solutions Storm Protection e Home Improvement Tips Roofing Materials Comparison Sustainable Building Practices Warranty and Product Evaluations Weather-Resistant Roofing Solutions Home Insulation Hurricane-Resistant Windows Product Comparisons Renovation Window Brands Cost & Financing Commercial Windows Commercial Windows & Doors Florida Building Code & Compliance Property Management & Safety Statewide Windows & Doors

September 2026 August 2026 July 2026 June 2026 May 2026 April 2026 March 2026 February 2026 January 2026 December 2025 October 2025 July 2025 May 2025 March 2025 February 2025 January 2025 November 2024 September 2024 August 2024 June 2024 May 2024 March 2024 February 2024 December 2023 November 2023 October 2023 September 2023 August 2023 May 2023 February 2021 January 2021 December 2020

Blog: windows waterproofing

Concrete Block Waterproofing for Impact Windows and Doors: Why It’s Essential for Your Florida Home

Local vs. Statewide Impact Window Companies: Which Is Better?

Florida Impact Window Permits: What Your Contractor Actually Handles

What to Ask Before Hiring a Window Company in Florida

How to Research an Impact Window Company in Florida

Replace Windows Before Hurricane Season? Florida Guide