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2025 Hurricane Season And How to Prepare Your Home

As the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season kicks off, now is the time for South Florida homeowners to get serious about storm protection. NOAA predicts an above-average hurricane season, with up to 19 named storms and as many as 5 major hurricanes expected between June 1 and November 30. With hurricane threats on the rise, upgrading your home with hurricane impact windows and doors is one of the smartest and most effective steps you can take to protect your property. Why Invest in Hurricane Impact Windows and Doors? Standard windows and doors can easily be compromised by flying debris during a hurricane. Once that happens, wind and water can

June 10, 2025 No Comments

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Preparing For The 2022 Hurricane Season

We are now at the start of the 2022 hurricane season, which is from June 1 through November 30, and if you haven’t reviewed your hurricane plans for this year, now is the time to prepare and make sure you are hurricane ready. Over the past decades we have seen hurricanes get stronger and become more destructive. What this means for homeowners and the public at large is high winds, flying debris, heavy rainfall, floods, and more. All these dangerous conditions can cause extensive damage to homes. For this reason, it’s important for homeowners to start hurricane preparations for their

June 16, 2022 No Comments

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Protecting Your Home from Hurricanes in Ft. Lauderdale

Hurricane season in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, puts your windows at serious risk. Without proper protection, your windows can suffer repeated damage year after year. Fortunately, Fonte Windows & Doors offers expert window replacement services so homeowners can benefit from hurricane impact windows in Fort Lauderdale. Our team can help secure your home before the next major storm. Prevent Future Damage with Smarter Window Choices In South Florida, hurricanes hit frequently—and often with little warning. If your windows break during a storm, water can pour into your home. This moisture doesn’t just create puddles; it seeps into walls, floors, and ceilings,

June 17, 2018 No Comments

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What Makes a Window “Hurricane Proof”?

Understanding Impact Window Ratings Protecting your home from hurricanes starts with having the right windows. At Fonte Windows & Doors, we install impact windows Florida homeowners trust to protect against powerful winds and flying debris. But what exactly makes a window “hurricane proof”? And how do you know which ratings matter? What “Hurricane Proof” Really Means A hurricane-proof window is specially built to withstand strong winds, flying debris, and sudden pressure changes. These windows feature: Shatter-resistant laminated glass Reinforced, heavy-duty frames Secure installation to prevent blowouts They’re designed to keep wind, water, and debris out—reducing the risk of damage or

June 10, 2025 No Comments