Storm Protection
Impact-rated systems are designed and tested for wind-borne debris and pressure requirements.
SOUTH FLORIDA HURRICANE PROTECTION
Impact Windows & Doors Built for South Florida Living
Plan your impact-window, entry-door or sliding-glass-door project with local information for Broward, Miami-Dade and Palm Beach County homes. Request a free, no-obligation estimate when you’re ready.
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FREE PROJECT-SPECIFIC ESTIMATETell us about the home and the openings you want to replace.
Broward CountyMiami-Dade CountyPalm Beach County
Serving South Florida homeownersImpact WindowsImpact DoorsSliding Glass Doors
WHY HOMEOWNERS CHOOSE IMPACT PRODUCTS
Storm Protection Plus Everyday Benefits
Impact windows are also commonly called hurricane windows or impact-resistant windows. The important part is not the label: it is the tested window or door assembly, the approval for the project conditions and the installation details for each opening.
Impact-rated windows and doors are designed to protect openings during severe weather while also changing how a home feels year-round.
THE ESTIMATE PROCESS
From Project Details to a Local Estimate
Tell Us About the Project
Share your ZIP code, project type and timeline so the request starts with the right scope.
Review the Openings & Options
Product series, opening sizes, doors, glass and permitting details can then be discussed for your property.
Compare the Full Scope
Review products, installation responsibilities, permit handling and price before deciding whether to move forward.
IMPACT WINDOW & DOOR GUIDES
Research Your Project Before You Buy
These pages answer the questions South Florida homeowners commonly ask before requesting an estimate.
Impact Window Cost
Understand the factors that change a South Florida project price.
Cost guide →Impact Entry Doors
Compare entry, French and double-door replacement options.
Door guide →Sliding Glass Doors
Plan a patio, balcony or pool-opening impact slider upgrade.
Sliding door guide →Impact Windows vs. Shutters
Compare passive opening protection with deployable shutters.
Compare options →Financing Questions
What to compare when a contractor or lender offers financing.
Financing guide →Insurance & Wind Mitigation
What impact-window documentation may mean for your policy.
Insurance guide →Permits & Product Approvals
Understand HVHZ, NOAs, Florida Product Approvals, design pressure and permit closeout.
Permit guide →How Sunward Works
See what happens after an estimate request and what to verify before signing a contract.
Our process →About Sunward
How our homeowner guides are researched, what Sunward does, and how estimate requests work.
About our site →SOUTH FLORIDA PRODUCT APPROVALS
Why Product Approval and Design Pressure Matter
Impact-rated does not mean every product fits every opening. Product approvals, installation instructions and design pressures need to match the property and permit requirements. Miami-Dade’s Product Control program, for example, reviews windows, exterior glazing and doors and maintains a searchable approval database.
When comparing estimates, ask for the exact manufacturer and series, impact designation, approval number and the design pressures used for your openings. Those details are more useful than a generic promise that a product is “hurricane rated.”
Read our permit & product-approval guide →Miami-Dade Product Approval information →LOCAL SERVICE AREAS
Impact Window Guides by City
Each local page includes city-specific permitting notes, property considerations and questions to ask when planning replacement windows and doors.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Impact Window Questions in South Florida
Start with the basics, then use the local and service guides for more detail.
GET A FREE ESTIMATEDo impact windows still need shutters?
If an opening is protected by an approved impact-resistant window or door system that meets the applicable requirements, separate shutters are generally not used for that same opening. The exact code and permit requirements depend on the property and product.
Do replacement windows and doors require permits?
Permits are commonly required across South Florida. Local jurisdictions publish their own submittal checklists and may require product approvals, window/door schedules, design pressures and inspections.
How much do impact windows cost?
Price depends on opening size, style, glass, frame, product series, design pressure, permit scope and installation complexity. Use our impact window cost guide to see what to compare.
Can impact windows lower homeowners insurance?
Possibly, depending on the carrier, policy and the home’s overall wind-mitigation features. No specific discount is guaranteed. Keep permit and product records and ask your insurer what documentation it needs.
What should I compare between estimates?
Compare the exact product series, impact approval, glass package, frame finish, design pressures, permit responsibilities, removal and disposal, finish work, warranty and total price.
READY TO START?
GET A FREE ESTIMATERequest Your Free Impact Window & Door Estimate
Tell us about the home, the project and your timeline. There is no obligation to move forward.