Glass that doesn't break.
Doors that don't budge.
Laminated impact glass. Multi-point locking. Custom-fabricated to your openings by ESW and CWI — the two systems we trust because we've installed them across 500+ South Florida homes since 1966.
Your zip. Then we'll talk.
One failed window is the start of a total loss.
When a window blows out at landfall, the storm doesn't just enter your living room. The sudden interior pressurization lifts the roof off the framing. Wind-driven rain saturates drywall, hardwood, electronics, art, the kids' photo albums. By the time the insurance adjuster shows up six weeks later, restoration is running at premium-storm rates and you're living somewhere else.
The window is the weak point. Laminated impact glass is the fix — a permanent, always-armed, never-needs-deploying-at-3am layer between you and a Cat 3 wind field.
And the everyday benefits run alongside the storm protection: street noise drops noticeably, UV stops fading your furniture, cooling bills come down 20 to 30 percent, and the policy carrier issues a wind-mitigation credit worth between $1,500 and $4,000 a year. Most months, the credit alone covers the financing payment.
Two product lines. Chosen, not stocked.
We don't carry every brand on the price sheet. We carry the two systems we'd put in our own homes — and we install both so we can match the right glass to your jurisdiction, your architecture, and your budget.
ESW
Eastern Storm Windows — engineered for the HVHZ design pressure tables. Heavy-gauge multi-chamber aluminum frames. Laminated glass that holds together on impact instead of shattering into shrapnel. The system we install on coastal-exposure properties and high-end retrofits.
- Tested past Hurricane Andrew design pressures.
- Low-E coatings as a standard option.
- Superior acoustic dampening for corridor-adjacent homes.
CWI
Top-tier impact resistance paired with the slim sightlines architects ask for on contemporary and transitional builds. The system we recommend for new construction and design-led renovations in Boca, Coral Gables, and Palm Beach.
- Clean frame profiles, larger viewable glass area.
- Engineered interlayer for forced-entry resistance.
- Available in single-hung, double-hung, casement, picture, sliding, and architectural shapes.
Every install signed off by the crew that did it.
Numbers we put in writing.
Investment range
Most South Florida full-home impact retrofits land between $9,000 and $42,000 — driven by opening count, frame size, glass package, and finish. We write the line items on day one and the final invoice never moves above the written estimate.
Financing
Plans start at $$87 per month with $0 down options for qualified homeowners. Approval runs through our partner lenders in about 60 seconds. The monthly payment is structured around your budget — we adjust term length, not the work.
Timeline
Same-week assessment and measure. 6–10 weeks for ESW and CWI fabrication. 1–3 days on-site for installation. 1–2 weeks for final inspection close. Total wall-clock: about 10 weeks from signed agreement to passed inspection on a typical home.
What's included
- Custom-fabricated ESW or CWI impact-rated frames and laminated glass — sized to your exact openings.
- Permit application, NOA documentation, engineered drawings where needed.
- Multi-point locking hardware on sliders and French door units.
- Low-E coatings that block UV and reduce solar heat gain.
- Final inspection coordination and wind-mitigation report for your insurance carrier.
- Lifetime workmanship warranty on installation. Manufacturer warranties on the products.
Six questions we get every week.
How long does an impact window install actually take?
On-site, most full-home retrofits finish in 1 to 3 days. The longer wait is fabrication — ESW and CWI build each unit to your exact opening size, which runs 6 to 10 weeks from order. We schedule install the moment products land at our warehouse.
Will my insurance premium actually drop?
Yes. After a complete impact retrofit, the wind-mitigation credit on a typical South Florida policy reduces annual premiums by $1,500 to $4,000. We hand you the completed mitigation report at close. You submit it to your carrier. Most customers see the new premium within one billing cycle.
HVHZ vs non-HVHZ — does my zip code matter?
Yes. Miami-Dade and Broward sit inside the High Velocity Hurricane Zone — the strictest building code in the United States. Palm Beach is non-HVHZ but still requires tested impact glass on new openings. We install both certified product lines and match the system to your jurisdiction at the assessment.
Do impact doors feel different to use day-to-day?
Yes — they feel better. Modern impact sliders run on low-friction rollers, weigh less than older single-pane assemblies, and lock at multiple points along the frame. Most customers say their new front door is the smoothest door in the house.
What does financing look like?
Plans start at $87 per month with $0 down options. Approval typically completes in 60 seconds online. We'll match the monthly payment to a number that fits your budget — not the other way around.
Do you handle the permit?
Yes. Permit application, product approval submission, engineered drawings where needed, rough-in inspection, final inspection. We close it. You receive the final card.
A free visit. An honest number.
A decision that lasts decades.
You won't be asked to sign anything at the door. You'll get a written estimate, real product samples, and the numbers that matter — including the insurance credit that usually offsets the monthly payment.