Impact Windows & Doors in Boca Raton, FL

Boca Raton homes: coastal, inland and condo

East of US-1 and along the Intracoastal Waterway, homes and buildings face salt air, strong sun and the full force of tropical storms coming off the ocean. Further west, much of the city is made up of master-planned and country-club communities with a mix of single-family houses, villas and townhomes of different ages. Older homes may have aluminum windows that leak or stick, while newer ones often have large glass walls and multi-panel sliding doors to a pool or patio.

Condos are a big part of the picture, and they follow different rules than houses. Windows and sliding doors at a condo are frequently governed by the association, and in many buildings the board specifies the approved product, frame color and installation method. If you own a unit, start with your management office before you request quotes.

Hurricane code in Palm Beach County

Palm Beach County is not part of the High-Velocity Hurricane Zone, which covers Miami-Dade and Broward. However, much of the county, including most coastal areas, sits in the wind-borne debris region. Under the Florida Building Code, windows and doors in that region need opening protection, which can be impact-rated glazing or approved shutters, and the product needs a Florida Product Approval that matches the design pressures for your specific location and opening.

Design pressures vary with location, building height and where an opening sits on the wall, which is why a corner window in a tall building can have a different requirement than a ground-floor door. We will confirm what applies to your address, and we will explain the permit and inspection steps for your property. Permits are issued by the City of Boca Raton building department or the appropriate local authority for your address.

Choosing products and planning the project

Because so many Boca Raton homes lean on views and indoor-outdoor living, doors matter. Impact sliding, multi-slide and bi-fold doors can open a living room to a pool or lanai while giving you hurricane protection, and impact casement, single hung, sliding and picture windows can be selected to keep the look you have.

Impact glass also reduces outside noise, which many owners near busy roads or flight paths appreciate, and it adds a layer of security. Some insurers recognize opening protection through a wind-mitigation inspection, so ask your agent whether you may qualify for a credit.

Remodeling a bath or an entry? We also install frameless shower doors and glass railings for stairs, balconies and pool areas.

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