Impact Windows in Wilton Manors, FL

Wilton Manors calls itself the Island City, and the impact windows we install here often go into houses that owners have renovated with care. The city is bordered by the North and South Forks of the Middle River and covers just under two square miles. About 44 percent of its housing was built in the 1950s and 1960s, and the median build year is 1971.

Renovations that keep the character

Parts of the city have been rebuilt and remodeled over the past few decades; Highland Estates went from blighted to upscale between 1995 and 2005. Owners who invest in a mid-century house want windows that fit its lines: narrow aluminum frames, horizontal sliders or awning-style casements, and clear glass. Impact products are available in those styles, so a protective upgrade does not have to change the look of the front elevation.

Impact French doors and patio doors

Owners with a pool or courtyard often want to open the back of the house with French doors. Impact French doors use laminated glass in reinforced frames with multipoint locks. They swing out or in; out-swing doors are common in South Florida because wind pressure pushes them tighter into the frame. Each door style has its own approval, so we pick a configuration rated for your opening.

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River lots

Homes along the Middle River face more open exposure across the water and more salt in the air than homes inland. We suggest coastal-grade hardware for those houses and check sill heights on doors that open toward the water.

Small lots, careful work

Lots in Wilton Manors are often small, with fences, gates and landscaping close to the house. We plan staging and protect plants and pavers around each opening.

Hurricane shutters for river homes

Some owners on the river keep roll-down shutters over the largest glass even after installing impact windows, for shade and privacy while traveling. Others choose accordion shutters for a covered porch they do not want to enclose. We can quote shutters as part of the plan.

Rooms that gain the most

The front rooms of mid-century houses often face the street with the largest windows. Replacing those first gives the biggest improvement in noise, heat and protection if the work has to be split into phases.

Measuring and scheduling

We measure every opening, list it with its product and rating, and photograph it for the permit drawing. Install day starts at one side of the house and finishes the openings in order, so no room is left open overnight.

Permits

Wilton Manors has its own building process. Window and door replacements require a permit with product approvals and a wind load chart. Check with the city's building department for its current requirements. Call (954) 375-7681 to set up a visit.