BUILDING IN THE SOUTHEASTERN COASTAL US HAS ITS CHALLENGES—ONE OF THEM BEING THE OCCASIONALLY HARSH CONDITIONS AND HIGH WINDS OFF THE COAST.
Our craftsmen work seamlessly with the most trusted providers of hurricane-rated windows and impact-rated glass doors to create custom windows and doors that combine beauty, function, and protection. By integrating high-performance systems with premium materials, we deliver solutions that meet the demands of Florida living while elevating the architectural integrity of each project.
Using products with thicker glass and the highest-grade wood species and materials, our exterior doors and windows are engineered to perform at a higher level than stock alternatives. The result is improved insulation, enhanced soundproofing, and superior impact resistance—qualities that are essential in environments exposed to severe weather conditions. Our hurricane-rated glass windows and impact-rated windows and doors are designed to withstand high winds, flying debris, and repeated pressure changes, all while maintaining clarity, strength, and visual appeal.
By working with the E. F. San Juan team, architects, builders, and contractors can expect impeccable service and a product that is truly customized to each project. Every system is tailored to align with the design intent, structural requirements, and performance expectations of the build. From concept through completion, our collaborative approach ensures precision, consistency, and a finished result that reflects both craftsmanship and innovation.
LOEWEN® WINDOWS & DOORS
Loewen Windows & Doors is known for its handcrafted approach to premium hurricane-rated windows and doors. With a focus on quality materials and attention to detail, Loewen products are designed to combine timeless aesthetics with modern performance standards. Their custom capabilities make them an ideal partner for projects requiring highly personalized solutions.
Loewen’s impact-rated systems are engineered to provide strength without compromising the natural beauty of the wood casings or glass. Their offerings integrate seamlessly into both coastal and luxury residential designs, making them a strong fit for projects that demand both elegance and resilience. By working with Loewen, we are able to deliver impact-rated windows and doors that meet structural requirements while maintaining a refined, architectural appearance.
WEATHER SHIELD® WINDOWS & DOORS
Weather Shield is recognized for its commitment to innovation, sustainability, and performance-driven window and door systems. Their products are engineered to meet rigorous standards, including impact resistance and energy efficiency, making them an excellent choice for hurricane-rated applications.
By incorporating Weather Shield systems into our projects, we are able to provide solutions that feature advanced glazing options, durable construction, and versatile design capabilities. Their ability to deliver both contemporary and traditional styles allows us to match a wide range of architectural visions while ensuring compliance with Florida windows and doors requirements.
Designed for Performance, Built for Design
By combining the expertise of our craftsmen with the capabilities of industry-leading manufacturers, we create hurricane-rated windows and glass doors that are engineered to perform under pressure while enhancing the overall design of the home. These systems are not only built to withstand extreme weather but are also carefully selected and integrated to complement the architectural style of each project.
From improved energy efficiency and noise reduction to enhanced structural integrity, our Florida windows and doors provide long-term value and peace of mind. Every detail—from frame construction to glass specification—is considered to ensure optimal performance in demanding environments.
A Collaborative Approach
At E. F. San Juan, we believe that exceptional results come from collaboration. By working closely with architects, builders, contractors, and our trusted manufacturing partners, we ensure that every component of the project aligns seamlessly. Our team provides guidance throughout the selection, specification, and installation process, helping to translate design intent into a finished product that is both functional and visually compelling.
Whether you are designing a coastal residence, renovating an existing structure, or specifying systems for a new build, our hurricane-rated windows and doors offer the perfect balance of strength, efficiency, and custom design. With access to leading manufacturers and a commitment to craftsmanship, we deliver solutions that are built to protect, perform, and inspire.
Frequently Asked Questions
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E.F. San Juan has served Florida and Southeastern coastal markets since 1976. That experience helps the team evaluate more than a product label: it informs decisions about exposure, material compatibility, water management, surrounding millwork, delivery, installation, and long-term service. Clients also benefit from a resource that can coordinate high-performance manufactured systems with the custom architectural details expected in luxury residential and commercial work.
Major factors include opening size, quantity, configuration, material, glazing, design pressure, finish, hardware, screens, installation complexity, freight, approvals, manufacturer capacity, and current supply conditions. Custom and oversized systems may also require shop drawings, engineering review, finish samples, and longer production windows. E.F. San Juan develops project-specific pricing and scheduling after the scope is sufficiently defined and recommends selection as early as practical.
E.F. San Juan can provide a combination of these services depending on the product, project location, manufacturer requirements, and contracted scope. Responsibilities for field verification, engineering, product approvals, rough-opening preparation, waterproofing, delivery, installation, inspections, adjustments, and warranty service should be defined during estimating and preconstruction so no critical part of the opening is left uncoordinated.
They can, depending on the specific glass package, frame, seals, configuration, and installation. Laminated and insulated glazing, low-emissivity coatings, and well-sealed assemblies may improve thermal or acoustic performance, but an impact rating does not guarantee a particular energy or sound rating. The project team should compare current manufacturer data for U-factor, solar heat-gain coefficient, air and water performance, and any available acoustic testing.
Impact resistance is only one part of coastal performance. Water penetration, air infiltration, positive and negative wind pressure, solar heat gain, thermal performance, ultraviolet exposure, salt-air corrosion, drainage, sealant compatibility, hardware durability, and maintenance access can all affect long-term results. E.F. San Juan considers the complete exposure and application, so the product is not selected on a storm rating, appearance, or price alone.
Yes, but larger openings generally require earlier and more detailed coordination. Available panel sizes, design pressures, mullions, frame depth, glass weight, hardware, structural support, threshold conditions, and installation access can all limit the options. E.F. San Juan works with the architect, builder, engineer, and manufacturer to identify a suitable tested configuration before framing, waterproofing, and finish details are finalized.
Yes. Many hurricane-rated systems offer choices in size, configuration, frame material, wood species, exterior cladding, glazing, divided-light patterns, finish, and hardware. Customization must remain within the tested and approved limits of the selected product, so not every detail is available at every rating or size. E.F. San Juan helps balance those limitations with the design intent and can coordinate complementary casings, trim, paneling, and other architectural millwork.
A properly approved impact-resistant opening assembly may satisfy applicable windborne-debris requirements without separate storm shutters, but that determination is project-specific. Laminated or thicker glass by itself does not automatically make an opening code compliant; the frame, hardware, anchorage, size, configuration, and installation must also match the approved system. The project architect or engineer and the local building authority should confirm whether additional opening protection is required.
E.F. San Juan reviews the architectural design, opening sizes and configurations, project location, specified design pressures, impact requirements, energy goals, finish preferences, budget, and schedule. The team can then compare appropriate systems from trusted manufacturers, including Loewen® and Weather Shield®, and coordinate the selected products with surrounding trim and millwork. Current product approvals, tested limitations, and installation requirements must be verified for the exact project application.
A hurricane-rated window or door is a complete assembly that has been tested and approved for specified wind and, when required, impact conditions. The designation applies to the entire system—including the glass, frame, hardware, anchorage, and installation method—not to the glass alone. Required approvals and design pressures vary by project address, building height, exposure, opening size, and jurisdiction, so the licensed design professional and local authority having jurisdiction must confirm the criteria for each project.
