by BNT Impact Windows & Doors | Apr 15, 2026 | Doors, Windows
Both impact windows and hurricane shutters are legitimate forms of hurricane protection. Both can meet Florida Building Code requirements. Both are installed on Florida homes every day. The real question is how each option fits a specific home, a specific budget, a...
by BNT Impact Windows & Doors | Apr 14, 2026 | Doors, Windows
For most Florida homes, aluminum impact window frames make more sense when the project involves larger openings, higher design pressures, slimmer sightlines, or stronger coastal exposure. Vinyl impact window frames can still be an excellent choice when the approved...
by BNT Impact Windows & Doors | Mar 16, 2026 | Doors, Windows
Windows and doors are among the most critical protection points in a Florida home during hurricane season. When these openings fail, wind pressure and debris can enter the structure and dramatically increase the risk of serious storm damage. Florida homes face unique...
by BNT Impact Windows & Doors | Mar 2, 2026 | Doors, Windows
Impact windows reduce exterior noise in Florida homes by using laminated glass and insulated construction that dampens vibration before it reaches the interior. They are not soundproof systems, but they significantly lower traffic, wind, and neighborhood noise...
by BNT Impact Windows & Doors | Feb 18, 2026 | Doors, Windows
Florida homeowners hear it often. Install impact windows and the AC bill drops. Sometimes that happens. Sometimes the change is modest. The difference is not magic glass. It is how heat enters a home, how air escapes, and how existing windows perform under Florida’s...
by BNT Impact Windows & Doors | Feb 4, 2026 | Doors, Windows
Boca Raton homes and impact window performance Boca Raton homes are known for their architecture, large openings, and proximity to the coast. Many were designed to maximize light, views, and indoor outdoor living. That same design approach also changes how homes...
by BNT Impact Windows & Doors | Jan 27, 2026 | Doors, Windows
Insurance savings tied to impact windows are often discussed in simple terms, but homeowners quickly discover the results are not always consistent. Some see noticeable changes. Others see little movement at all. That difference usually has nothing to do with price,...
by BNT Impact Windows & Doors | Jan 19, 2026 | Doors, Windows
Impact windows are designed to do more than withstand severe weather. In Fort Lauderdale, they are part of a broader system of building standards intended to reduce structural damage, protect occupants, and control how wind and debris enter a home. Unlike standard...
by BNT Impact Windows & Doors | Jan 14, 2026 | Doors, Windows
Impact doors and standard doors may look similar at first glance, but they are designed to perform very differently when a home is exposed to extreme conditions. In Florida, exterior doors are often tested not only by hurricane-force winds and flying debris, but also...
by BNT Impact Windows & Doors | Jan 7, 2026 | Doors, Windows
Stuart, Florida sits within a region where wind exposure, building code enforcement, and local permitting requirements play a major role in how impact windows are specified and installed. Homeowners considering upgrades often have questions about what regulations...
