Impact Windows & Doors in Miami, FL

Miami housing: from Coral Gables ranches to Brickell towers

Miami-Dade County is among the most varied housing markets in Florida. There are post-war concrete block homes in established neighborhoods, Mediterranean Revival houses, mid-century modern homes, bayfront estates, and dense high-rise condominiums downtown and along the water. Many older houses have jalousie or original aluminum windows that were never designed for modern storm standards.

Block construction is common in single-family homes, which matters because windows are installed into concrete openings and the anchoring method depends on the substrate. In high-rise buildings, the window systems are usually coordinated by the association and the building, not individual unit owners.

The High-Velocity Hurricane Zone and Miami-Dade NOA

Miami-Dade and Broward make up the Florida Building Code High-Velocity Hurricane Zone (HVHZ). Products used there generally need approval accepted in the HVHZ, such as a Miami-Dade Notice of Acceptance (NOA), which documents testing for large-missile impact and cyclic pressure, and installation details such as anchoring and the allowed opening size. A product without the right approval, or one installed outside what the approval permits, may fail inspection.

That is why we say the same thing at every address in the region: we will confirm what applies to your property before you order. The permit comes through the City of Miami building department, or the municipality that covers your address, and the work is inspected. We will explain the permit and inspection steps for your property. See our permit and installation guide.

Condos, HOAs and options for Miami homes

Condo owners should start with the association, which may specify approved products, finishes and work hours, and may require a signed application, insurance paperwork from contractors, or notices to neighbors. Houses in HOA communities and some historic districts can have design review as well, so check early.

For many Miami homes, large openings are the heart of the design: multi-slide and bi-fold impact doors that open to patios, and impact picture or casement windows facing the water. See our impact doors and impact windows pages. Glass railings and shower doors can be added to the same project.

Timing and logistics deserve a conversation up front. Older block homes sometimes reveal surprises once an old window is removed, such as damaged sills or openings that are not square, and the way those are handled affects the installation. High-rise and mid-rise buildings add elevator reservations, delivery rules and quiet hours. We will go over what to expect for your building or lot before the work is scheduled.

Insurance credits may be available for impact-rated openings through a wind-mitigation inspection; ask your agent. To get a feel for pricing factors, read what affects impact window cost in South Florida.

Also nearby

• Coral Gables
• Miami Beach
• Coconut Grove
• Kendall
• Doral
• Miami Gardens