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On the Front Lines of Hurricane Prep: Building Doors and Windows That Can Take a Hit

On the Front Lines of Hurricane Prep: How I’m Helping Florida Homes Brace for Stronger Storms

With climate change forecast to bring more powerful hurricanes to Florida’s cities, I see every day how local door and window installers like me are at the forefront of helping our neighbors prepare. We’re installing fixtures built to resist the elements—because here, it’s not a question of if the storms will come, but how strong they’ll be.

No state is more at risk from climate change–intensified extreme weather than Florida. Each year, the storms grow stronger, arrive earlier, and cause more damage. In 2024 alone, multiple billion-dollar hurricanes battered our state, pushing insured losses to an estimated $124 billion. And scientists warn this is far from over—warming oceans in the Gulf and Atlantic are fueling increasingly intense weather events.

For homeowners, this isn’t an abstract concern. A blown-out window or a buckled door can mean thousands of dollars in repairs—or worse, being forced out of your home. With insurance premiums skyrocketing and rebuilding getting harder, many Floridians are now taking action before the next storm arrives.


Hurricane-Ready Home Design

The growing threat of powerful hurricanes has sparked a demand for stronger, smarter door and window designs. What was once considered a niche offering—hurricane-rated fixtures—has now become a must-have in home construction for high-risk areas.

At Impact Windows Center, one of our most requested lines today is WinGuard® by PGT. We’ve recently added PGT’s range of single, double, and two-panel sliding French doors to our offerings. Built with aluminum frames and reinforced laminated glass, these doors are designed to meet HVHZ (High Velocity Hurricane Zone) standards. That means they can handle flying debris and extreme pressure changes without failing. FSP

What I love most is that they’re not just tough—they’re stylish. The days of clunky storm doors and boarded windows are over. Now we have sleek, modern designs that protect against the fiercest storms and enhance the look of your home.


Protection With a Personal Touch

Of course, strength isn’t the only thing that matters. Homeowners also want affordability, customization, and easy installation. That’s where we come in—not as manufacturers, but as facilitators. Our role is to make premium-grade products more accessible to fellow Floridians.

We work with PGT and other top manufacturers to offer built-to-order sizing, ENERGY STAR®-rated glass upgrades, and design touches like sidelites for added natural light. It’s about giving you a home that’s not just storm-ready, but also comfortable and uniquely yours. ENERGY STAR


Hurricanes will keep coming—but with the right design choices, our homes can stand strong against whatever nature throws our way.