Your old windows are the plan's weak link
Plenty of Orlando homes have done everything right for storms — roof straps, garage door bracing, trimmed trees — and still have the original 1980s single-pane windows. In a hurricane, those windows are the first thing to go, and once one breaks, wind inside the house pushes up on the roof. Replacing them closes the biggest remaining gap in your home's storm defense.
What replacement fixes besides storms
Old windows fail in slow ways too: seals break and glass fogs, balances wear out so sashes won't stay open, locks stop catching, and frames leak air around every edge. Replacement solves the storm problem and the everyday problems in one project — new windows open smoothly, lock solidly, seal tightly, and cut the heat and noise your old glass let straight through.
Full replacement vs. retrofit
Full replacement removes the entire old window down to the rough opening — best when frames are damaged, rotted, or out of square. Retrofit installs the new impact window into your existing frame — faster and less expensive when the frames are sound. We'll tell you honestly which your home needs when we measure; not every house needs the full tear-out.
Timing it right
The best time to replace is spring, before hurricane season demand spikes. If you're reading this in August with a storm in the Gulf, call anyway — but know that every installer in Florida is booked, and factories are backed up. The homeowners who sleep best in September are the ones who replaced in April.