Understanding Window & Door Hurricane Product Approvals: DETAILS!

These aren’t just for the installer. Architects, builders, and most importantly—clients—need to understand what they’re getting.

Windows and doors aren’t just a budget line item like the concrete shell. They’re a critical aesthetic decision that clients interact with every day. And the details make all the difference:

• How wide are the tracks/head/jambs? Wider than your beams or columns?

• How tall is the sill riser? What are the pressure-specific options?

• How deep is the recess? Will it create a trip hazard above finished flooring?

• Are there different frame options? (High vs. low bottom rail)

• What do the glass stops look like? Ogee, square, or default—and does it need to be specified?

• How many tracks/panels are tested? Want 5 panels? You might only be allowed 3 or 4.

• Will anchors be exposed inside the tracks or jambs?

These details affect performance, cost, and visual impact—and most people won’t notice them until it’s too late.

Details Matter!