Avoid the #1 cause of failure in window and door installs: improper sill preparation. Learn why a poured sill is critical for preventing leaks and ensuring proper door function.

Glass in luxury homes can break from thermal stress or nickel sulfide inclusions, not just impact. Learn why it happens and how to plan for safe replacement.

Exposed screws, poor seals, and weak weather performance—commercial doors don’t belong in luxury homes. Learn why residential-grade products are worth it.

Choosing between PVB and SGP interlayers for impact glass? Learn how interlayer choice affects size limits, costs, and structural performance in hurricane-rated glazing.

Don’t let poor installation compromise your window performance. See how missed steps in sill prep and waterproofing lead to costly leaks in hurricane-rated homes.

Understand the structural and detailing differences between anchored and unanchored storefront jambs in hurricane-rated window systems. Avoid performance issues and finish failures with proper planning.

Properly plan for window and door transitions in modern architecture. Learn how beam heights, finishes, and product specs can impact alignment, cost, and design intent.

Explore the beauty and performance of clad wood hurricane-rated doors with warm interiors and durable exteriors. Miami-Dade approved options up to 10’ tall.

Destruction in Houston after just 1 hour of 105–113 mph winds shows why stricter hurricane building codes matter. Learn how Miami-Dade standards protect homes.

Exterior swing door schedules often mislead with panel sizes, not frames—causing misalignment with windows and interiors. Learn how to avoid critical door height errors.

Explore how large you can go with hurricane rated window walls—9x10, 10x20, or bigger. Learn the structural, cost, and product limitations of oversized impact glass.

Don't rely on vague claims—verify if your windows are truly hurricane-rated with Florida Product Approvals or Miami-Dade NOAs. Here’s how to check.

Hurricane sliding door tracks impact drainage, rolling ease, and long-term performance. Learn how different designs affect your experience—and your budget.

Learn how hurricane window and door approvals depend on structural reinforcements, anchoring, and glass type. Discover how just 2" can impact your budget by 20%.

A Central American manufacturer sold cheap hurricane-rated wood pivot doors that cracked and failed within years. Learn how poor construction, bad engineering, and disappearing vendors can cost you big — and how to avoid it.

Understand the key differences between visible light transmission, solar heat gain, U-values, and Low E coatings. Learn how glass choice impacts aesthetics, comfort, and performance in luxury hurricane-rated homes.

Discover why pocket sliding doors are one of the most misunderstood glazing conditions in modern architecture. Learn the hidden risks, detailing pitfalls, and how to avoid costly mistakes in layout and coordination.

Bigger glass is changing the game. Discover how new hurricane-rated window sizes unlock bold design opportunities — and what to know before you specify.

Shimming and grouting under windows won’t hold up in hurricane zones. Learn why this common installation method fails and how to waterproof it correctly from the start.

Centerline dimensions might work for punched openings—but not for modern builds. Learn why coordinating glazing with structural drawings matters in concrete and steel construction.