Heavy hurricane-rated sliders need grout-set tracks—not shims. Learn what causes sagging, leaks, and rolling failures, and how to write proper install methods into your contracts.

Confused by glazing specs like U-Value, SHGC, or Low-E coating locations? Learn how these affect performance, color, and reflectivity—especially in hurricane-rated systems.

Curtainwall systems add drama to luxury homes—but they come with major engineering demands. Learn what affects span limits, anchor points, and installer requirements for hurricane zones.

Heat-strengthened glass is required for hurricane glazing—and minor distortion is normal. Learn what causes it, what ASTM standards say, and how it’s evaluated in the industry.

Missing structural mullions can cause glazing systems to fail under wind load. Learn when and how to use hurricane-approved mullions and why proper anchoring is critical.

Not all hurricane window systems are created equal. Learn how panel sizes, frame details, glass performance, and pricing vary across manufacturers—without sales bias.

Sliding door sills often sit too high due to lack of slab depression planning. Learn how to align doors, ceilings, and finishes for a flawless luxury install—before it’s too late.

Fast, cheap installs lead to costly mullion and joint failures. Learn why expert glazing installation matters and how to avoid mistakes caused by poor dealer vetting or unrealistic bids.

Modern designs demand tight tolerances and perfect transitions. Learn why hurricane glazing systems require more detailed coordination than ever—and how to avoid costly oversights.

Even hurricane-approved windows can blow out if anchors aren’t installed per the product approval. Learn what matters—shim spacing, embedment, fastener type, and structural coordination.

Hurricane impact glass isn’t enough—cyclic wind pressure testing simulates 170 mph wind loading after the glass breaks. Learn what the test involves and why installation details matter.

Panel size isn’t the only limit on large hurricane-rated sliding doors. Learn how track configurations affect design and why it’s critical to plan around product constraints early.

Hurricane product approvals don’t always guarantee water resistance. Learn why many pivot doors aren’t water-rated and what to coordinate during design to avoid leaks and drainage issues.

Massive hurricane-rated sliding doors are possible—but not all teams know how to design for them. Learn what options exist, which features matter, and how to get it right.

Folding doors can be a sleek design choice—but small mistakes can lead to big frustrations. Learn why you should always include a day door and how to avoid costly missteps.

Trying to choose between a real wood door and a faux wood aluminum entry door? Learn how climate, sun exposure, and maintenance affect long-term performance in Florida homes.

Not all flush sliding door tracks can handle heavy rain. Learn how to specify hurricane-rated systems that deliver sleek aesthetics without sacrificing water resistance or code compliance.

Learn why pocket sliding doors frequently become coordination nightmares—and how early design collaboration and detailed dimension planning prevent costly installation issues.

Most installation issues aren’t product failures — they’re coordination failures. Learn how choosing the wrong dealer leads to costly problems and how to avoid them before construction begins.

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