Homeowners who are considering the cost of hurricane windows vs. regular windows will want to note that, while hurricane windows cost more up front, they offer superior protection against storms ...

Hurricane window film, an adhesive hurricane protection product for windows, can help add an extra layer of protection to your windows, but isn’t an approved hurricane protection product in Florida.

Why you shouldn’t tape your windows before a hurricane. According to FEMA, if a window is taped, when it breaks, the glass will shatter into large, life-threatening shards.

In 1994, the statewide building code required all new construction to include code approved hurricane window coverings, and more recently, hurricane glass. Dr. Fred Bloetscher, ...