Impact Windows and Doors
Impact windows and doors are storm-rated openings sold as one envelope. EcoView lists top-quality impact windows for harsh conditions and impact doors crafted to building codes. Southern Brand lists laminated impact glass that holds together even when shattered and meets Florida Building Code and Miami-Dade County standards. Impact Doors and Windows lists laminated windows and reinforced impact doors.
Last updated: September 15, 2026
| Claim | Listed | Source |
|---|---|---|
| EcoView impact windows definition | At EcoView, we offer beautiful, top-quality impact windows to ensure your home is safe and well-protected against even the harshest conditions. | EcoView impact windows |
| EcoView impact resistance / Florida certification | Impact Resistance – Your new windows are designed, manufactured and tested to meet the high missile levels, as well as cyclic test pressure protocols for impact certification by the Florida | EcoView impact windows |
| EcoView laminated noise reduction | Noise Reduction – Our laminated insulated glass also serves to reduce sound transmission as per ASTM specifications. | EcoView impact windows |
| EcoView impact doors durability | Your replacement impact doors from EcoView are as durable as they are beautiful and will offer your home exceptional protection for many years to come. | EcoView impact doors |
| EcoView impact doors building codes | Our impact doors are crafted of the strongest materials to not just adhere to building codes and standards, but to ensure the safety of your home and family. | EcoView impact doors |
| Southern Brand laminated impact glass | Laminated impact glass holds together even when shattered, preventing wind and debris from breaching your home during a storm. | Southern Brand impact |
| Southern Brand more than storms | Impact windows do far more than keep storms out. | Southern Brand impact |
| Southern Brand FBC / Miami-Dade | Our impact windows meet or exceed the most stringent building codes in the country — including Florida Building Code and Miami-Dade County standards. | Southern Brand impact |
| Southern Brand laminated noise | The laminated glass construction that stops storms also blocks outside noise — traffic, neighbors, and wind — for a quieter home. | Southern Brand impact |
| Southern Brand Impact Rated product line | Impact Rated Southern Coast Vinyl — Impact Premium vinyl frames with laminated impact glass. | Southern Brand impact |
| IDW laminated impact windows | Impact windows are fortified with multiple layers of laminated glass that are designed to resist shattering upon impact. | IDW impact windows |
| IDW hurricane-force / debris | This feature makes them highly effective against hurricane-force winds and flying debris during severe storms. | IDW impact windows |
| IDW reinforced impact doors | Impact doors are engineered with reinforced materials, such as laminated glass and sturdy frames, to withstand the impact of hurricane-force winds and flying debris. | IDW impact doors |
| IDW laminated glass / PVB foundation | Laminated Glass: The Foundation of Impact Resistance: The cornerstone of impact glass, laminated glass consists of layers of glass bonded together with a resilient interlayer, often made of polyvinyl butyral (PVB). | IDW glass types |
| IDW laminated for windows and doors | Laminated glass is a common choice for windows and doors, offering reliable protection against both forced entry and severe weather conditions. | IDW glass types |
| ArmorPro Sliding Glass Doors table range | $1,800 – $4,500 | ArmorPro |
| ArmorPro Sliding Glass Doors use row | Patio and pool access, Florida rooms | ArmorPro |
| ArmorPro French Doors table range | $2,000 – $5,000+ | ArmorPro |
| ArmorPro French Doors use row | Entry, formal spaces, large openings | ArmorPro |
| ArmorPro FAQ installed slider range | Impact sliding glass doors typically cost $1,800–$4,500 installed | ArmorPro |
| ArmorPro South Florida window range | Hurricane impact windows cost $400 to $1,800 per window installed in South Florida | ArmorPro |
| Miami-Dade Product Control envelope list | The Section mainly addresses windows, exterior glazing, wall cladding, roofing, exterior doors, skylights, glass block, siding and shutters. | Miami-Dade Product Approval |
| Miami-Dade building envelope products | products and systems used for the protection of the building envelope | Miami-Dade Product Approval |
| PGT Estate entry + Miami-Dade test claim | Estate entry doors offer beauty, security, and strength. We also test our products to meet Miami-Dade’s stringent impact-resistance requirements. | PGT |
| PGT Estate Entry Door catalog code | Estate Entry Door (FD450) | PGT |
| PGT WinGuard impact doors and windows | WinGuard® impact doors and windows are made to withstand repeated impact and hurricane-force winds. | PGT hurricane protection |
| FEMA doors and windows openings | Floodwaters and wind can easily enter buildings through joints in wall systems and openings such as doors and windows. | FEMA P-2181 Fact Sheet 3.2 |
| FEMA Door Openings mitigation | Mitigation Solution: For Door Openings | FEMA P-2181 Fact Sheet 3.2 |
| FEMA Impact-Resistant Glazing option | Option 2: Retrofit with Impact-Resistant Glazing | FEMA P-2181 Fact Sheet 3.2 |
| FEMA laminated glazing systems | Laminated glazing systems are made with two or more glass panes and an interlayer of film laminated into the assembly. | FEMA P-2181 Fact Sheet 3.2 |
Slider-only notes: impact sliding glass doors.
What ArmorPro door ranges are listed next to windows?
ArmorPro lists Sliding Glass Doors for Patio and pool access, Florida rooms at $1,800 – $4,500 and French Doors for Entry, formal spaces, large openings at $2,000 – $5,000+.
Source: ArmorPro impact windows cost guide
What do the PGT Estate and WinGuard claims say?
PGT says Estate entry doors offer beauty, security, and strength and tests products to meet Miami-Dade’s stringent impact-resistance requirements. WinGuard® impact doors and windows are made to withstand repeated impact and hurricane-force winds.
Source: PGT Windows and Doors · PGT hurricane protection
Frequently asked questions
What are impact windows and doors?
Impact windows and doors are storm-rated openings sold as one envelope. EcoView lists top-quality impact windows for harsh conditions and impact doors crafted to building codes. Southern Brand lists laminated impact glass that holds together even when shattered and meets Florida Building Code and Miami-Dade County standards. Impact Doors and Windows lists laminated windows and reinforced impact doors.
What ArmorPro ranges are listed for sliding glass doors and French doors?
ArmorPro lists Sliding Glass Doors for Patio and pool access, Florida rooms at $1,800 – $4,500 and French Doors for Entry, formal spaces, large openings at $2,000 – $5,000+.
What envelope products does Miami-Dade Product Control mainly address?
The Section mainly addresses windows, exterior glazing, wall cladding, roofing, exterior doors, skylights, glass block, siding and shutters.
What laminated-glass foundation does Impact Doors and Windows list for windows and doors?
Impact Doors and Windows states that laminated glass consists of layers of glass bonded together with a resilient interlayer, often made of polyvinyl butyral (PVB). Laminated glass is a common choice for windows and doors, offering reliable protection against both forced entry and severe weather conditions.
What do the PGT Estate and WinGuard claims say?
PGT says Estate entry doors offer beauty, security, and strength. We also test our products to meet Miami-Dade’s stringent impact-resistance requirements. WinGuard® impact doors and windows are made to withstand repeated impact and hurricane-force winds.