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Florida has some of the strictest building codes in the country for windows and doors, for good reason. If you're building, remodeling, or just trying to understand a quote, here's a plain-English rundown of what "impact-rated" and "code-compliant" actually mean. What "Impact-Rated" Actually Means An impact-rated window or door is tested to withstand a large-missile impact, simulating storm debris, followed by cyclic pressure testing that mimics the back-and-forth wind loads

If you're comparing quotes for hurricane impact windows, you've probably run into the same debate every Florida homeowner faces: aluminum or vinyl? Both can meet impact codes, but they perform very differently over the life of your home. Here's how they actually compare. Strength and Durability Aluminum framing is significantly stronger per square inch than vinyl, which lets manufacturers build slimmer frames without sacrificing structural performance. Vinyl frames need thick