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The Miami-Dade County seal of approval shows that a window has passed the most stringent hurricane resistance requirements in Florida. Protect your Tampa home with Miami-Dade windows now!
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Why Use Miami-Dade Windows in Tampa?
Miami-Dade County is the toughest high-velocity hurricane zone in the State of Florida. Structures built in Miami-Dade County have to be rated to stand up to stronger winds than the other HVHZ-designated county (Broward).
So, any window with the Miami-Dade County seal of approval for hurricane protection is going to be more than tough enough for your Tampa home. Installing windows with the Miami-Dade certification is a great way to protect your home from hurricane damage.
What Is the Miami-Dade Window Rating?
Fatigue Load Testing
Windows need to pass fatigue load testing at three intensity levels: up to 0.5p 600 times, up to 0.6p 70 times, and up to 1.3p once for three seconds.
Cyclic Wind Pressure Loading (Inward)
Windows need to stand up to inward-acting wind pressure for thousands of cycles at different intensities.
Large Missile Impact Testing
Windows need to pass Missile Impact D testing, where a 9-pound 2×4 is fired at the window at a speed of 50 feet per second (roughly 34 mph).
Miami-Dade Windows for Tampa
Impact Windows
Miami-Dade impact windows are built to be extra durable even when compared to normal impact windows. Installing impact windows with the Miami-Dade seal is a great way to protect your home from hurricane damage.
Double Hung Windows
Double windows rated for HVHZ regions like Miami-Dade County aren’t just attractive, they’re incredibly tough. These windows are able to open and close reliably and easily to let in the breeze or lock out bad weather.
Sliding Windows
Horizontal sliding windows are a popular choice for larger window openings in kitchens and other spaces that need a lot of ventilation. Miami-Dade windows in the sliding style are the perfect fit for Tampa homes.
Picture Windows
Many condos in Tampa have large windows that aren’t made to be opened to provide a great view. Miami-Dade picture windows help protect your home from the worst impacts of storm season while preserving your view.
Casement Windows
Casement windows that swing horizontally on a hinge need to be extra-strong to stand up to hurricane-force winds. Get a window that is Miami-Dade County-rated to stand up to Cat 5 storms to protect your Tampa home!
Awning Windows
Have a small, narrow window opening that you’d like to be able to open up to vent a room? Vertically-opening awning windows might be the perfect fit! Miami-Dade-rated windows can fill these spaces while protecting your home.
Bay Windows
Category 5 hurricanes can be extra tough on windows that project out from the home like bay windows do. So, be sure to pick Miami-Dade certified bay windows to protect your home from the worst of hurricane season.
Custom Windows
Have an unusually-shaped opening that won’t fit a “standard” window? Don’t worry! Karoly Windows & Doors partners with premier Floridian window manufacturers to provide Miami-Dade windows to all of our customers.
Add Miami-Dade Doors to Your Tampa Home, Too!
When big storms hit, your home needs all of its entryways to be protected as thoroughly as possible to prevent damage. Using doors with the Miami-Dade County seal of approval helps you ensure that your Tampa home is protected as thoroughly as possible!
Miami-Dade County Seal Doors for Tampa
Sliding Glass Doors
Miami-Dade sliding glass doors need to be built to withstand Category 5 hurricanes without breaking. Get new glass doors that can protect your home from the worst storms while preserving your view of the outdoors.
Standard Sliding Patio Doors
Standard sliding patio doors are a classic choice for Tampa homes… Ensure that yours are as strong as they are attractive by installing Miami-Dade county-approved patio doors for your Tampa home.
Pocket Sliding Doors
Keep your home safe from extreme weather while keeping your backyard door looking clean with pocket sliding Miami-Dade rated hurricane doors. With slots along your back wall, they slide wider than standard sliders.
Bi-Parting Doors
These sliding doors split down the middle for a simple and elegant entryway. Miami-Dade county approved bi-parting doors are built extra-tough to prevent hurricanes from bursting through them and damaging your home.
Exterior Doors
When major storms strike, it’s important to protect your home as comprehensively as possible. Miami-Dade county-rated doors are built to withstand the toughest storms to protect your home against hurricane-force winds.
Entry Doors
Protect your home against the elements and potential intrusion attempts with extra-strong front doors that meet Miami-Dade county standards. Add to your home’s beauty as you protect it with entry doors rated for heavy impacts.
Double Entry Doors
Get the strongest double entry doors to protect your home from the worst impacts of strong storms! Make sure they’re as tough as possible with expert installation from Tampa’s top door replacement company.
French Doors
Heavy-duty French doors are already tough. Make sure they’re the toughest around by using Miami-Dade County-rated doors that are built to meet the most demanding conditions in the state of Florida.
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What Are Miami-Dade Window Ratings?
Miami-Dade window ratings is the set of standards that windows need to meet to be installed in Miami-Dade County homes. These standards are amongst the most stringent of any high-velocity hurricane zone in the state of Florida
Why Use Miami-Dade Windows in Tampa?
Because Miami-Dade windows are amongst the best windows in all of Florida when it comes to hurricane resistance. If a window has the Miami-Dade seal of approval, it’s going to be more than tough enough to meet hurricane impact resistance standards in Tampa.
Another reason to use Miami-Dade windows in Tampa is to better resist intrusion attempts. Strong impact windows are harder for would-be intruders to break, helping to keep them out and protect your property.
What Wind Speed Are Windows Rated for in Florida?
The answer to this depends on the window and where you live in the state of Florida. If you live in a wind borne debris region, your windows will need to be rated to withstand the winds of 140+ mph, per the Florida Building Code.
In some high-velocity hurricane zones, however, your windows might need to be even tougher to stay in line with the FBC’s regulations. For example, a residential home in Miami-Dade County needs to have windows that can withstand 175+ mph winds.
Using Miami-Dade approved windows and doors helps ensure that your windows are more than strong enough to meet your home’s needs.
What Is the 25 Window Rule in Florida?
The 25% window rule is an exception to the requirement of installing impact-rated windows in homes that may apply to certain homes. It allows a homeowner to replace up to 25% of the total surface area of their ‘glazing’ (i.e. windows or glass doors) within a 12-month period without having to use impact glass.
The biggest thing that prevents most homeowners from using impact windows rated for use in Miami-Dade County over less durable windows is the initial cost of installation. It typically costs more for Miami-Dade rated windows than non-impact windows because they cost more to make and require more careful installation to make the most of their impact resistance.
However, using HVHZ windows and doors can provide a long-term savings that more than makes up for the price difference.
Think of it this way: Which is more expensive?
Installing an HVHZ window once, or doing all of the following:
- Paying for a second window replacement;
- Repairing damaged flooring;
- Replacing damaged furniture;
- Paying for increased homeowner’s insurance premiums;
- Having to rent a room while water/storm damage remediation work is being done;
- Paying for storage for undamaged furniture and belongings while remediation crews work; and
- Paying for storm damage remediation work.
Why Wouldn’t I Use Miami-Dade Certified Windows in Tampa?
The biggest thing that prevents most homeowners from using impact windows rated for use in Miami-Dade County over less durable windows is the initial cost of installation. It typically costs more for Miami-Dade rated windows than non-impact windows because they cost more to make and require more careful installation to make the most of their impact resistance.
However, using HVHZ windows and doors can provide a long-term savings that more than makes up for the price difference.
Think of it this way: Which is more expensive?
Installing an HVHZ window once, or doing all of the following:
- Paying for a second window replacement;
- Repairing damaged flooring;
- Replacing damaged furniture;
- Paying for increased homeowner’s insurance premiums;
- Having to rent a room while water/storm damage remediation work is being done;
- Paying for storage for undamaged furniture and belongings while remediation crews work; and
- Paying for storm damage remediation work.
Will 70 mph Winds Break Windows?
That depends on the window and the quality of the installation job. A standard window facing 70 mph winds and the debris they can launch will most likely break sooner or later, especially if it’s made of non-impact, untempered glass.
Meanwhile, impact windows, and especially Miami-Dade approved high-velocity hurricane zone windows, are much less likely to break from 70 mph winds. If the wind does happen to pick up and throw an object that cracks or breaks the top layer of glass, the protective laminate layer below will flex and absorb the impact—maintaining the seal of your home and preventing water, wind, and debris intrusion.
These windows are built to take 175 mph winds without failing, so they aren’t likely to break from the impacts of lesser storms.
Are PGT Windows Miami-Dade Approved?
Yes! PGT Windows and Doors offer a wide variety of Miami-Dade-certified windows for Tampa homeowners. They extensively test their products to ensure that their windows and doors can survive the toughest conditions in Florida.
The Best Miami-Dade Window Installers in Tampa
When you’re looking for Miami-Dade windows in Tampa, you need best-in-class installation services to make the most of them. Karoly Windows & Doors is dedicated to providing top-quality installations with:
- No Cut Corners. Many contractors try to cut as many corners as possible to save time and money on installation work, leading to flaws that make your windows weaker. Our team of in-house experts never cut corners. Speaking of in-house installation teams…
- 100% In-House Installation Experts. To ensure that our windows are installed without any corners being cut, we use in-house installation experts. We never farm out work to a third-party contractor so you know all of the people working on your windows are being held to the same high standards.
- Proactive Communication. Tired of working with contractors who you can never reach on the phone when your installation date comes and goes without your new windows being in yet? Karoly provides proactive communication to keep you in the loop at all times.
- Best Price Guarantee. We’re confident that you won’t find a better deal elsewhere. We provide the best quality and will price match comparable window installation project quotes.
- Lifetime Labor & Extensive Warranties. Our work is covered by a 25-year installation warranty and a 50-year material warranty so you can have peace of mind. Get new windows you know you can count on from Tampa’s top replacement window company.
We go the extra mile for you so your home is protected as much as possible against the worst weather in Florida. Reach out today and request an in-person assessment to determine your home’s impact window needs!
Areas We Serve
Not in Tampa? Don’t worry, Karoly has you covered! We also provide Miami-Dade County-certified windows for the following areas:
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