There are specific egress requirements that Florida homeowners must comply with when installing or replacing windows. For instance, if you have a basement you need at least one egress opening. In addition, your home’s bedrooms need at least one egress (escape opening) opening as well. If you are working with an impact window installation company…
The Sunshine State is home to Disney World and beautiful beaches against the Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico waters, but it’s also a prominent target of hurricanes. Tropical storms and hurricanes threaten Florida from June to November, making protection and preparedness an essential part of everyday life for residents. Due to the frequency and intensity…
Florida is home to beautiful beaches and almost year-round sunshine. Both add to the state’s allure. But the Sunshine State also has a lengthy hurricane history. Coastal communities are the most vulnerable to high winds, torrential rainfall, and storm surges, making it essential for residential and commercial buildings to shelter and shutter themselves from potential…
If you live in Florida and have made any renovations or improvements to your home you have most likely seen references to the Florida Building Code. For instance we mention it with all of our hurricane shutters and impact window products. But what exactly is the code, and why is it so important when buying products for your home?…