Broward is also inside HVHZ, but the housing stock skews differently than Miami-Dade — more single-story ranch homes, more canal frontage, and a much larger inventory of 1970s–80s construction that was never engineered for modern code. That mix changes which protection makes sense.
Local challenges that actually matter
Canal-front wear
Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, Wilton Manors, and the Las Olas Isles see constant brackish exposure. Roll-downs handle this better than fabric.
Mixed-era homes
If your house pre-dates 1994, the original window openings often need reframing before impact glass can be installed to code.
HOA approvals
Coral Springs, Weston, and Parkland HOAs commonly require color-matched housings — confirm before ordering.
Neighborhoods we cover
Recent storm context
The April 2023 Fort Lauderdale flooding wasn't a hurricane but reminded homeowners that water intrusion can come from sideways rain and overtopped seawalls — not just storm surge. Impact glass kept windows sealed in homes where shutters were still stowed.
Local advice
- If you're on a canal, get aluminum tracks anodized — not just painted.
- For older homes, budget for opening reframing before quoting impact windows.
- Confirm HOA color and housing requirements before signing. Retrofits are expensive.