Impact Windows in Southwest Ranches, FL

Southwest Ranches homes are some of the largest we put impact windows on, and the setting changes how we plan the job. The town sits on the eastern edge of the Everglades, about 15 miles southwest of Fort Lauderdale, and its laws prevent new homes on lots under one acre. Census figures show 98 percent of its housing is detached single-family, and almost every home is owner-occupied. Open land around a house means fewer neighbors and trees to break the wind, so each wall takes the weather head on.

What we see in the housing

The median home in Southwest Ranches was built in 1982, and 38 percent of homes date to the 1970s, before the area became a town. Southwest Ranches incorporated in 2000 after residents voted against annexation into Pembroke Pines, and it absorbed former communities such as Sunshine Ranches, Rolling Oaks and Ivanhoe Estates. Many homes from that period have been added onto over the years, so one house can have original windows on one wing and newer ones on another.

Hurricane shutters for outbuildings and phases

Barns, workshops, guest houses and covered arenas are common here. These buildings rarely need clear impact glass, and roll-down or accordion shutters are often the practical answer. Roll-down shutters can be motorized for openings that are hard to reach. Removable storm panels cost less up front but need storage space and time to hang, which is a lot to ask on a large property before a storm.

A phased plan works well on big homes: impact glass on the main living areas and bedrooms first, shutters on secondary rooms and outbuildings, then the rest of the glass later. We write the estimate so each phase stands on its own.

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Garage doors and equipment bays

Many properties have three-car garages, side-entry garages or tall doors for trailers and tractors. Wide doors flex more in wind than narrow ones. An impact or wind-rated garage door has reinforcement built into the panels and track, and the rating applies to that exact door size and configuration. We measure the opening and the headroom before we suggest a model.

Rural roads, careful scheduling

Town law generally prohibits streetlights and sidewalks to keep the rural feel, and many properties sit off private drives or long unpaved approaches. We plan delivery of large units with that in mind, and we protect landscaping and fencing around the openings we work on.

Permits and product approvals

Window, door and shutter work in Broward is permitted work, and the submittal centers on product approvals and a wind load chart for your home. Because Southwest Ranches is a small town that contracts out some services, check with the town's building department for its current process. We prepare the opening plan and the NOA documents either way. Call (954) 375-7681 to set up a visit.