Impact Windows in Coral Springs

Hurricane History: Hurricane Wilma in 2005 was particularly destructive in Coral Springs, with the city experiencing some of Broward County's strongest sustained winds. The storm caused an estimated $500 million in damage to Coral Springs alone, primarily from roof and window failures. Tens of thousands of homes lost shingles and tiles that became projectiles, creating a chain reaction of window damage across densely packed neighborhoods.

Local Challenges: Coral Springs' inland location may give residents a false sense of security — the city experienced devastating wind damage during Hurricane Wilma despite being 10+ miles from the coast. The densely developed neighborhoods with tile-roof homes create extreme secondary debris risk where one home's roof failure cascades into window damage for multiple neighbors. Many 1970s-1980s homes have original single-pane aluminum windows that are well past their useful life.

Architecture & Fit: Coral Springs was developed primarily in the 1970s through 1990s as a planned community, with housing ranging from modest single-family homes to upscale estates in communities like Heron Bay and Eagle Trace. The dominant style is South Florida suburban — one and two-story CBS homes with stucco exteriors and tile roofs. Consistent architectural standards across neighborhoods create opportunities for standardized impact window replacement programs.