FAS Exteriors

05/16/2026

Do you know whether your home is required to have impact windows? 🌀

The short answer: "It depends on your zip code." But even contractors get this wrong all the time. Here's what the current Florida Building Code says:

* Miami-Dade & Broward (HVHZ): required, no exceptions
* Within 1 mile of the coast with 130+ mph wind speeds: required
* Pinellas County (Palm Harbor area): almost entirely WBDR territory
* Tampa/Hillsborough: depends on your specific parcel
❌ Most of Orlando & Winter Park: not legally required, but many install anyway for insurance discounts of 15-45%

The trap most homeowners fall into: replacing 1985-era windows with nonimpact products when your zone now requires them. "Like-for-like" doesn't fly anymore.

Get the info. you need on WBDR maps, HVHZ rules, certification differences (NOA vs. FL #), and what new construction vs. replacement triggers in our guide. If you're planning a window project in 2026, give it a read before you sign anything.

👉 https://www.faswd.com/blog/where-are-impact-windows-required-in-florida/

Serving Orlando, Tampa, Palm Harbor, and Winter Park. Free in-home assessments; we pull the code requirements for your exact address.

Where are impact windows required in Florida? A 2026 guide to the building code, HVHZ zones, and county rules.

05/08/2026

20-year roof materials up north only last 12-to-15 years in Florida.

Our state's UV, humidity, and salt air double the wear rate on every exterior component of your home, which's why a generic maintenance "to do" list won't cut it here.

We put together a Florida-specific checklist covering your roof, windows, and doors along with a seasonal calendar built around our actual hurricane window: June 1 – November 30.

Full checklist on the blog: https://www.faswd.com/blog/florida-home-exterior-maintenance-checklist/

05/02/2026

If you live in Orlando, Winter Park, Tampa, or Palm Harbor, your patio door is doing more work than you realize. Six months of hurricane season, year-round UV, salt air on the coast, and humidity that warps anything not built for it. The wrong door is the kind of mistake that doesn't show up until a storm or a summer cooling bill makes it obvious.

We put together a full guide on choosing the best patio doors for Florida homes — what the building code actually requires, how impact glass works, which frame materials hold up here, and what to ask a contractor before you sign anything.

Read it here: https://www.faswd.com/blog/best-patio-doors-for-florida-homes/

03/20/2026

Hey, Florida homeowners! 🏠

If you've lived through a few Orlando summers or Tampa storm seasons, you already know that your roof works overtime.

Between extreme heat, constant humidity, heavy rain, and tropical storm threats, Florida roofs age faster than most homeowners expect. And in 2026, roof replacement costs aren't something you want to guess at.

What does a new roof cost in Florida?

Here's a realistic snapshot:

• Small homes: $6,000–$10,000
• Mid-size homes: $10,000–$18,000
• Larger homes: $18,000–$30,000+

Material makes a big difference:

🔹 Architectural shingles: $5.50-7.50 per sq ft installed
🔹 Impact-resistant shingles: $7-10 per sq ft
🔹 Standing seam metal: $14-20 per sq ft

But the final number depends on more than just materials.

Your total investment is influenced by:
✔ Roof size (actual roof surface is often larger than your home's footprint)
✔ Roof pitch (steeper roofs can add 10–25% in labor)
✔ Tear-off and decking repairs
✔ Permits and Florida Building Code requirements
✔ Contractor insurance and workmanship warranties

Florida's climate isn't forgiving. UV exposure, humidity, and storm systems shorten lifespans and raise performance standards. Choosing the wrong material — or the wrong contractor — can cost you far more in the long run.

Before collecting quotes, it's critical to understand:
• What's actually included in an estimate
• How to compare shingles vs. metal vs. tile long-term
• Why insurance and permits are nonnegotiable
• Real-world pricing examples from Orlando, Winter Park, Palm Harbor, and Tampa

Planning ahead saves stress and money.

👉 Read our 2026 Florida Roof Replacement Cost guide and plan your project with confidence: https://www.faswd.com/blog/roof-replacement-cost-in-florida/

Protect your home. Understand your options. Make a smart investment.

05/14/2025

Time for a home upgrade?

Let’s make it happen—20% OFF all window and door projects! 🔨 🏠

Call FAS at 866-737-7173 for your FREE estimate and take the first step toward building your dream home!

02/14/2024

We would be nothing without you. Happy Valentine's Day from all of us here at 💞

02/07/2024

🌟 Exciting News! 🪟🏡

We're thrilled to announce the GRAND OPENING of the FAS Windows & Doors Design Center in Palm Harbor, FL!

Our newest design center will provide state-of-the-art window and door products from our suppliers like PGT, Simonton, and Provia. Customers can view our large catalog of products and choose the perfect window and door solutions to elevate their home's style and energy efficiency.

02/06/2024

We're thrilled to announce that Nick & Diane Dunlap are the lucky winners of the FAS Windows and Doors $20,000 window Giveaway in Palm Harbor, FL!

Nick & Diane will soon enjoy the beauty, comfort, and energy savings that come with our top-of-the-line windows! Your home is about to shine even brighter.

A huge thank you to everyone who participated in this amazing giveaway. Stay tuned for more exciting opportunities to enhance your home with FAS Windows and Doors! 🎁🏠

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11/11/2023

FAS Windows & Doors would like to recognize and thank all U.S. Veterans this Veteran's Day and a special salute to our employee Veterans!

Steve, Bob, Frank, Stuart, Rod, Franco, Rob, Gary, Ernie

🇺🇸 Thank you for your service!

10/10/2023

Our products are quality and affordable! Come see for yourself at our Design Center!