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Between rising insurance rates and the growing cost of storm repairs, many Florida homeowners want to make sure every upgrade counts. This is a common question we hear often: If you’ve installed impact windows, do you still need to spend money on hurricane shutters? The short answer is no, if your home has certified impact-rated windows…

Florida’s beautiful coastline comes with a price: hurricanes, high winds, and storm surges. Every year, homeowners ask the same important question: “Are impact windows required in Florida?” The short answer is yes, in many areas of the state, Florida impact window requirements mandate that homes must have either impact-rated windows and doors or hurricane shutters…

Living in Florida comes with sunshine, coastal breezes, and, unfortunately, hurricanes. For homeowners across the state, installing impact windows for Florida homes isn’t just about convenience, it’s a necessity. From tropical storms to Category 4 hurricanes, your windows are your first line of defense against the elements. At Caner Impact Windows & Doors, we’ve spent…

When strong storms swept through South Florida and Orlando recently, heavy rainfall and flash flooding caught many residents off guard. Even homeowners with hurricane impact windows found themselves asking the same question: “Do impact windows protect against flood damage?” The short answer is not entirely. While impact windows play a critical role in safeguarding your…

In Fort Myers, hurricane season means one thing: families are glued to the storm trackers on their phones. During Imelda and Humberto, residents watched the cones shift hour by hour, preparing for what could have been a direct hit. While the storms veered away, they left an important reminder, tracking a hurricane is not the…

Every summer, homeowners across Southwest Florida open their phones to check the latest hurricane tracker apps. These tools are great for monitoring storm paths, seeing updated cones of uncertainty, and deciding when to gather supplies. But here’s the truth: a hurricane tracker can’t stop a storm from hitting your home. All it does is buy…

Naples is no stranger to hurricane season, and while Hurricanes Imelda and Humberto didn’t bring destructive winds to Florida’s west coast, they caused enough concern to remind residents how quickly conditions can change. Even though the storms tracked further east and brought only minor rain to parts of Florida, the scare was enough to highlight…

Living on a canal in Cape Coral is the dream: open water views, Gulf breezes, and boat-ready access. It also means your home is exposed to unique coastal forces that standard windows aren’t engineered to handle. If you own a waterfront or canal-front property, upgrading to hurricane-rated systems isn’t a “nice to have," it’s foundational protection for your…

If you’re considering ESW windows installation for your home in Southwest Florida, the process should be clear, code-compliant, and predictable. Below is a transparent, step-by-step walkthrough, from the first site measure to the final inspection and punch list, so you know exactly what happens and when. (Want product specifics first? Explore our ESW Windows styles and…

If you’re comparing brands for hurricane protection, two names rise to the top: ES Windows and PGT Windows. Both manufacture code-compliant, hurricane-rated systems for Florida’s toughest wind zones, but they don’t perform identically in every category. As an installer that works with premium lines across Southwest Florida, here’s a head-to-head comparison of ES Windows and PGT…