Miami-Dade Windows & Doors for Maximum Protection!
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Windows with the Miami-Dade County seal of approval are built extra-strong to withstand Cat 5 hurricane conditions. Get Miami-Dade quality windows from the most trusted team of installers in town!
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Why Use Miami-Dade Windows?
Miami-Dade County is the toughest high-velocity hurricane zone in the State of Florida. The county has the most stringent impact and wind load resistance requirements in The Sunshine State.
Because of this, windows that have earned the Miami-Dade County seal of approval are among the best that you can possibly get to protect your home from hurricanes and other hazards.
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What Is the Miami-Dade Window Seal of Approval?
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.
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 (34 mph).
Small Missile Impact Testing
Windows are also tested for repeated impacts from small objects. 30 steel balls weighing 2 grams are fired at 130 feet per second (88 mph).
Cyclic Wind Pressure Loading (Inward)
Windows need to stand up to inward-acting wind pressure for thousands of cycles at different intensities.
Cyclic Wind Pressure Loading (Outward)
Windows also need to pass outward-acting wind pressures between 0.5p to 1.0p for thousands of cycles.
Top-Quality Brands with the Miami-Dade Seal of Approval
When you’re looking for windows that meet the requirements for Miami-Dade County, you need to know that the windows you get are actually from a reliable manufacturer with a genuine seal of approval.
That’s why Karoly Windows & Doors works with top-quality brands like PGT! They’re one of the most reliable impact window manufacturers for Florida homes. PGT’s windows are some of the most thoroughly tested and popular impact windows on the market—they even have their own cannon for testing their windows by shooting 2 x 4’s at them!
Miami-Dade Window Options
Impact Windows
Double Hung Windows
Sliding Windows
Picture Windows
Casement Windows
Awning Windows
Bay Windows
Custom Windows
Buy Now, Pay for Your Miami-Dade Windows Later!
Need incredible impact resistant windows, but don’t want to tie up your own money on a down payment? Karoly Windows has partnered with financial organizations like GreenSky and Synchrony Financial to provide you with flexible financing options that let you get your new windows now and pay for them later!
Your financing options with our partners include options for no money down, no interest payments for up to 24 months, and even no payments required for up to 12 months across different financing plans. Pick the financing option that best fits your unique financial needs:
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- No payments required for 12 months
- Pay it off within 12 months = 0% interest
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- If paying after 12 months → fixed payments over 84 months
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- Lower monthly payments starting right away
- Pay it off within 24 months = 0% interest
- $0 Down Payment
- Minimum payment ≈ 3% of balance each month
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Complete Your Home’s Protection with Impact Doors!
Windows might be the most obvious weak point in your home’s hurricane resistance plan, but they aren’t the only openings in need of protection. Doors are another critical point of failure during major storms.
Doors with the Miami-Dade County Seal
Sliding Glass Doors
Standard Sliding Patio Doors
Pocket Sliding Doors
Bi-Parting Doors
Exterior Doors
Entry Doors
Double Entry Doors
French Doors
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What Makes a Window or Door Miami-Dade Certified?
A Miami-Dade window or door is a piece of fenestration that has been thoroughly tested to withstand Cat 5 hurricane conditions—passing a battery of wind load, fatigue, and impact tests to verify that they can maintain a seal even after being struck by flying debris and subjected to extreme positive and negative wind pressure in rapid cycles.
If a window develops a leak after this rigorous testing, it fails and cannot earn the coveted Miami-Dade County seal of approval.
Miami-Dade Window FAQs
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?
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 the greater Tampa Bay area.
Another reason to use Miami-Dade windows 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.
However, there are a lot of restrictions on this rule and if you have to replace another window or glass door for any reason during the twelve-month period between replacements and go over the 25% total surface area limit, you’ll be in violation of the FBC and need to re-replace all of the non-impact glass you installed with impact glass.
It’s easier, safer, and often less expensive in the long run to just install impact glass to begin with and avoid running afoul of FBC limitations.
Why Shouldn’t I Use Miami-Dade Certified Windows?
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. 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
When you’re looking for Miami-Dade windows, 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 the top replacement window company in the area.
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
Wondering if we provide Miami-Dade certified windows and doors in your neighborhood? Check out this list of service areas to see if your township is covered:
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