Impact Windows in Lauderhill, FL

Lauderhill is a city of condos and villas, and most of the impact windows we quote here go into units built in the 1970s. Census estimates show about 46 percent of Lauderhill's housing was built in that decade, and the median build year is 1976. Only about 30 percent of housing is detached single-family; nearly 40 percent is in buildings of 20 or more units.

Small houses with a story

Lauderhill was developed by Herbert Sadkin of All-State Properties and incorporated in 1959; William Safire suggested the name. Its early houses were Andrew Geller designs sold as packages through Macy's, 730 to 1,200 square feet on 75 by 100 foot lots. Small houses like these have a manageable number of openings, which makes a whole-house impact window job realistic in one project.

Condo windows and the association

In a condo, the association's documents set who owns and maintains the windows and what may be installed. Many associations have adopted a standard frame color and style so the building looks uniform. Some coordinate building-wide replacement; others let each owner replace on their own schedule. Get the association's written approval before we file for the permit.

Upper floors and corner units in taller buildings face higher wind pressures, so the required rating can differ from unit to unit in the same building.

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Shutters in older buildings

Many 1970s buildings depend on accordion shutters on balconies and windows. Some owners replace shutters that no longer lock or roll; others move to impact glass so they do not need to close anything. For balcony sliders, an impact sliding glass door gives protection without a shutter track across the opening.

Rental units

About 44 percent of occupied homes in Lauderhill are rented. For landlords, impact windows mean a unit is protected when a tenant is away or forgets to close shutters.

Picking window styles in a small house

In a 730 to 1,200 square foot house, every window counts for light and air. Single-hung units are economical; horizontal rollers fit wide, short openings; casements catch the breeze and seal tight when closed. All of them are made in impact glass, and we bring samples to try before you choose.

Front doors

An impact entry door is often the last opening owners think about. On small houses the front door faces the street with little shelter, so we price it with the windows.

Noise along busy roads

Many Lauderhill buildings sit along wide, busy roads. Laminated impact glass usually reduces outside noise compared with the single-pane windows these units came with, which owners in street-facing units tend to notice.

Permits

The City of Lauderhill's Planning and Zoning and building staff review permits. Window, door and shutter work requires a permit with product approvals for each opening. Check with the city for its current list. Call (954) 375-7681 for a visit.