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Taking care of your home in Florida involves cleaning it, repairing any issues that it may have, and keeping critical systems running so you can live comfortably. However, there’s one issue you may not even be thinking about.

Owning a Florida home means living where the heat and humidity form a toxic marriage that can make outdoor excursions miserable. Still, think about how the exterior of your home must feel!

Absolute Window and Door is here to tell you how to properly maintain your windows and doors in the soupy mess we like to call the Florida climate.

Florida’s Climate: Heat, Humidity, and Misery

It doesn’t take a meteorologist or a climatologist to tell you it gets hot in Florida – especially in the summer. It’s primarily due to the humidity that makes our tropical climate into something that makes you feel like you’re in a sauna.

The tropical climate can wreak havoc on your doors and windows if you don’t maintain them properly. Condensation is a common issue, particularly on windows, where it can lead to moisture buildup and potential water damage. Contamination exposure degrades popular materials like wood, vinyl, and aluminum. As a result, materials can warp, swell, or corrode over time.

But the heat is the other punch that can make things worse in your home. Because of the heat and the moist air, we have the perfect breeding ground for mold and mildew growth in your home.

Understanding these basic principles can give you all the help you need to protect your home.

So, What Do I Do to Help My Doors and Windows?

Regular maintenance of your doors and windows can prevent many issues caused by humidity. Start by cleaning them with your favorite cleaning solution. Wipe down the frames and glass regularly to remove any grime and moisture.

Next, inspect the seals and weatherstripping for cracks or gaps that allow moisture to enter. Replacing them may be necessary to maintain a tight seal. Lubricate moving parts like hinges, locks, and tracks to prevent rust and ensure smooth operation.

Condensation management is also crucial here, so don’t be afraid to inspect your home for proper ventilation or buy a dehumidifier for added protection.

Other Things to Consider

Florida’s hurricane season brings added concerns for maintaining windows and doors. Consider upgrading to impact-resistant windows and doors, which offer enhanced protection during storms. If you already have these, keep them according to the manufacturer’s guidelines.

Storm shutters are another layer of protection—regularly check and maintain these to ensure they function correctly when needed. However, even with diligent maintenance, some issues may require professional intervention. If you notice severe problems like extensive mold growth, significant warping, or damaged impact-resistant windows, it’s time to call in the experts.

Absolute: Your Door and Window Experts

At Absolute Window & Door, we specialize in helping Florida homeowners protect and maintain their windows and doors in challenging climates. Our team offers professional inspections, maintenance services, and repairs to ensure your windows and doors are in top shape. Don’t wait until minor issues become significant headaches—contact us today for a consultation, and let us help you keep your home safe, comfortable, and looking its best.

The Atlantic Hurricane Season is a part of life when you choose to live in Florida. However, that doesn’t mean you deserve to live in fear or anxiety. Instead, preparing for the worst ahead of the annual period is always recommended.

From June to November, Florida residents should be mindful of the high possibility that a hurricane or tropical storm can strike seemingly at will. So, what do you do for your windows if a hurricane is getting ready to strike? Absolute Windows and Doors is here to educate and inform you on how to prepare your windows for hurricane season.

What to Know About Hurricanes

The Atlantic Hurricane Season begins annually on June 1 and ends on November 30. For those six months, Florida almost feels like a sitting duck regarding hurricanes. However, hurricanes are more prevalent during the August and September months, which is considered the peak of the hurricane season on the Atlantic Coast.

The National Hurricane Center rates storm types from Category 1 to 5. Each type can carry its own concerns, including heavy rains, high winds, flooding, and even the ability to spawn tornadoes.

Getting your home—and your windows in particular—ready before a hurricane’s potential landfall is crucial to reducing the chances of costly repair work.

Be Prepared

If you’ve watched Disney’s The Lion King over the past few years, then you know one of the songs in the film is called “Be Prepared.” Regardless of the song’s message, the advice in the title is solid. For hurricane season in Florida, it is best to be prepared. So, how do you prepare your windows for potential damage during hurricane season?

1. Assess Your Window Vulnerabilities

A thorough inspection of all your windows will tell you plenty. In this stage, the goal is to check your windows, discover any issues, and ultimately establish a plan to fix them.

Check your window frames for deterioration. Look for broken or cracked panes of glass. Search for any seal troubles that may also cost you money in energy costs.

This process will allow you to understand which windows will need work ahead of what could be a busy hurricane season.

2. Reinforce Window Strength

Understanding the strength of your windows before hurricane season is vital. While not every home can have impact-rated windows, you may want to invest in new windows that can withstand the power and strength of Mother Nature.

Storm shutters can help here, too. A strong storm shutter can shield your windows if the wind picks up and launches a 2×4 at your home.

Of course, there is always the time-tested method of boarding up your windows with plywood before the storm hits if you’re looking for a budget-friendly alternative.

3. Seal and Waterproof

During the inspection phase, note all the seals around your windowsills. Not only can you be wasting energy by not correctly sealing your windows, but you’re also opening up your house to potential water leaks.

Replace any worn-out weatherstripping quickly, ensuring a tight seal between the window sash and the frame. This will prevent energy loss and provide valuable waterproofing.

Don’t forget about caulking! Use a high-quality exterior caulking product that is designed to withstand weather extremes. Remove old caulking with a utility knife or tool, clean the area thoroughly, and apply a smooth, continuous bead of caulking along the seams and joints. And consider placing prefab walls around your yard to block some of the storm.

Stay Informed!

You’ll want to pay attention to your favorite local news stations or newspapers ahead of potential storms. Staying informed will allow you to make informed decisions and prepare your home for damage.

If you need window help before the season begins, contact Absolute Windows and Doors today!

If you’ve been thinking about a window replacement project for your Florida home, you may be wondering if energy-efficient windows are worth the investment. At Absolute Window & Door, we’ve installed countless energy-efficient windows for homeowners throughout Florida, and we can say with confidence that they are indeed worth the upgrade. There are many benefits to choosing energy-efficient windows for your home, and those benefits are even more significant if you live in Florida. Here’s what you should know about the benefits of energy-efficient windows in Florida.

Energy Loss Through Old Windows is Significant

The Department of Energy estimates that up to a third of a home’s energy loss occurs through the windows of the home. This means that as your HVAC system works to cool your home, a lot of that cooler air is still escaping through the windows. This means your HVAC system has to continue to work harder to keep up with maintaining a comfortable temperature throughout your home, driving up energy usage and costs. Additionally, the HVAC system is one of the highest consumers of energy in a typical household, meaning that as energy is lost through the windows, you have to spend significantly more on your cooling costs.

Here in Florida, where the temperatures are hot and humid for the better part of the year, homeowners rely heavily on their HVAC system to cool their homes. The typical Florida homeowner sees significant energy bills throughout the year, with the HVAC system being a primary contributor to that bill. This is why the benefit of energy-efficient windows is particularly important in Florida, as these insulated windows are designed to help prevent this source of energy loss and create a more energy-efficient home environment. The result is that cool air can’t escape and hot, humid air can’t enter the home, so your HVAC system won’t have to work as hard or draw as much energy each month.

What Are Energy-Efficient Windows?

Energy-efficient windows are specifically designed to help prevent energy loss by reducing thermal transfer into and out of your home. But how exactly do they accomplish this? There are a variety of features that go into the design of a highly effective set of energy-efficient windows. These features may include:

• Multiple panes of glass
• Low-E glass coatings
• Inert gas fills between the panes
• Multi-chambered frames
• Insulated frames
• Premium weatherstripping

The most energy-efficient windows will include many, if not all, of these features to provide the highest level of insulation for your home. Additionally, these windows must be properly installed by trained and experienced technicians, such as the window installers at Absolute Window & Door, to maximize the energy performance of your new windows.

Learn More About the Benefits of Energy-Efficient Windows

If you’d like more information on the benefits of energy-efficient windows in Florida, turn to the professionals at Absolute Window & Door. We proudly offer and install energy-efficient windows for homeowners in Florida, and we’d be happy to provide you with the information you need to make a smart investment in your home. Contact us today to get started.

The hurricane season shows Floridians that there is no time to be complacent about the risk of a hurricane impacting them or their family. Irma, although weakened at landfall, affected many areas of southwest Florida, including the Sarasota area.

It is important to remember that being prepared is the best and easiest way to care for your home and the safety of your loved ones. According to the Attorney General, not all hurricane window protections are equal. Films and other similar systems that are attached only to the window pane or window frame do not meet standards set by the Florida Building Commission. When looking into protecting your home with impact resistant windows and doors, make sure they are approved by the Florida Building Commission. Absolute Window and Door strives to install only the highest quality, Florida-manufactured impact window and door products. As a locally owned and operated business, it is our mission to serve our customers, strive for excellence, and be the first and only name you think of when it comes to the replacement of windows and doors in Manatee, Sarasota, and Charlotte counties.

Article update July 2025

As we approach the summer, it becomes more important to think about effective ways of conserving energy. Most Florida residents notice a considerable hike in their power bill during the spring and summer months. So how can you control these costs and make your home more energy efficient?

What some people may not know, is that not only do impact windows and doors protect your home from hurricane forces winds and intruders, but they can also lower your power bill. On average, about 30% of your home’s cool air is lost through low quality windows and doors. As a result, your air conditioner is running for longer trying to replace this loss.

Impact windows are constructed with insulated glass which adds extra layers of protection against the brutally warm Florida temperatures.

Start thinking about lowering your power bill and lengthening the life of your air conditioning unit by replacing your older windows with impact resistant windows.

Contact one of our Window and Door Specialists today to schedule an appointment to assess your home’s energy efficiency.

Hurricane season is officially over, but this 2017 season brought Hurricane Irma to the Florida Suncoast and many Southwest Florida residents were deeply impacted by this powerful storm.

The question to ask now is, were you prepared for this caliber of a storm?

At Absolute Window & Door we specialize in the installation of impact resistant windows, doors, & sliding glass doors and our customers have been telling us THANK YOU for giving them peace of mind during the recent storm. As a locally owned business, our owner, president and the entire team all felt the severity of Hurricane Irma, and we all hope that you and your families weathered the storm. We know our immediate area was quite lucky as the impact was less than originally projected. We wish those who weren’t so lucky a quick recovery from the storm.

We look forward to continuing to serve our communities of Sarasota, Manatee & Charlotte counties.

Our Window & Door Specialists can be reached at (941) 485-7774. Get a quote today!

Wind can cause extensive amounts of damage to your home during a hurricane. Depending on the category strength of the hurricane, the wind can be strong enough to knock out or burst windows. Different pressure levels can cause windows to break or winds can cause objects to become projectiles. The first thing you can do to protect your home is to have hurricane-impact-resistant windows installed in your home. The strength of the glass and the frame provide safety against winds to a certain speed, projectiles that hurricane winds might cause, and also against water intrusion. Hurricane impact resistant windows are specially made and glazed to resist shattering and breaking during pressure and hurricane-force winds. In addition to the impact-resistant glass itself, the framing installed with the window adds strength to the protection, hurricane window frames have reinforcement built into their structure to help withstand the pressure and force of hurricane winds.

At the wind speeds of 110 mph, a hurricane starts producing damage to doors. Florida homes with older doors that are not up to code could burst open during a hurricane allowing wind and water to enter the home. The winds coming in through such a large entrance, like a front door, could cause the home to become destabilized quickly and cause damage to the structural integrity of the home. The second step you can take towards preparing your home for Florida’s tropical weather is installing hurricane-impact doors throughout the home. There are hurricane-impact doors designed for every opening you have and installing these types of doors will protect your home from hurricane-force winds and the risks that accompany tropical weather in Florida.

Impact-resistant windows and doors are not only important during hurricane season! They are energy efficient, and will therefore potentially save you money on your monthly electric bill. Insurance companies also view impact windows and doors to be safer during the whole year, so you can qualify for a discount on your homeowner’s insurance.

At Absolute Window & Door we strive to provide you and your home with the highest quality impact resistant windows and doors. Request a quote today so we can impact you!

Let’s be honest: there’s rarely a perfect time or opportunity to think about investing in a significant home improvement project for your home. However, your home has a way of letting you know something needs to be fixed.

There are plenty of things to consider and investigate regarding windows. However, all that research and understanding means nothing if you don’t have a company to help you. Absolute Window and Door has decades of experience assisting homeowners in understanding how window replacement can make a tremendous difference for their home. Let us take you to window school!

When Should I Replace My Windows?

Now is the time to assess the condition of your home’s existing windows. Get outside and do an objective walk around to see what stage your windows are in. Make a note of any issues you may see, such as cracks in the panes, deterioration in the frames, or a lack of seal when your windows are closed.

The lack of seal is a significant enough reason to replace your windows. If your windows need replacement, they are probably not energy efficient and can increase your cooling bill.

If enough of your windows have the above problems, it’s time to consider replacing them immediately.

Benefits of Replacing Windows

Replacing your windows with new energy-efficient windows offers plenty of benefits for homeowners.

Firstly, new windows add tremendous aesthetic value to your home. Getting new windows is an opportunity to make your home stand out with colored frames or different-styled windows, such as bay, bow, casement, picture, garden, and more!

But the most significant benefit of replacing your windows is basic dollars and cents. Thanks to leaps and bounds in innovation by window manufacturers and government programs like ENERGY STAR®, new windows can help lower your energy costs. New windows can make your energy bills anywhere from 10 to 30 percent cheaper. That level of cost savings can translate to helping you pay for your windows slowly over time. Add in local, state, and federal tax incentives, and you’re looking at replacing your windows at affordable prices.

New windows also offer incredible protection against the elements. New impact-resistant windows can protect your home from severe thunderstorms, tornadoes, and hurricanes. There are even hurricane windows for homes that are more prone to being affected by those storms during hurricane season.

Why Choose Absolute Window and Door

Absolute Window and Door is one of the area’s premier window replacement companies. Because of our experience, we have partnered with some of the best window manufacturers on the market to give our customers many choices.

Our team of experienced specialists starts with a window consultation designed to provide you with our expertise to help you pick out the perfect windows for your home.

From there, we’ll order your windows and schedule you for installation. Once installation day arrives, our team will work diligently and efficiently, so you’ll never need to worry about much downtime.

When we’ve completed the job, you’ll notice an immediate difference in the quality of your home – internally and externally. Inside your home, you’ll have cooler and more comfortable temperature control. On the outside, you’ll see how much better your home looks.

Whatever your need in new windows, Absolute Window and Door is here to assist you in your home improvement journey.

We Can Do So Much More!

Absolute Window and Door isn’t just about windows or doors. We also offer significant enhancements to your outdoor living spaces! Thanks to our sister company, Absolute Aluminum, we offer outdoor kitchens, pool cages, integrated LED pool cage lighting, pavers, patios, and more!

If you’re ready to upgrade and enhance your home, we’re ready to help. Contact us today to get started.

We all like to have our homes presentable and up to date and adding stylish impact windows and doors does exactly this for your home. Just by up dating your windows and doors you will increase curb appeal, enhance safety and security, improve heating and cooling expenses, and reduce noise pollution and UV exposure. Quality windows bring the value and worth of your home to a whole new level!

We represent these wonderful full lines from the industries leading manufacturers of window and door systems: All are excellent choices and we will gladly help you decide which line is the perfect match for your new or replacement window or door needs. You will be on your way to beautifying your home after viewing the product lines that will have your home become the “talk of the block” after your custom installation!

• PGT – Manufactured in Florida- Offering top of the line windows and doors
• Custom Window Systems – A Florida Owned and Operated Company & the first window company in the industry to be Energy Star Rated- Amazing Product Line
• WinDoor– A quality manufacturer of distinguished Sliding Glass Door, Windows and more!

Realizing that everyone has a budget to work within, we do everything we can to work with all of our manufacturers to bring you the best product at the best price!

Now is the time to start thinking about choosing to partner with Absolute Window & Doors. Our skilled team will come directly to your home to consult with you in order to find the best possible solution to bring your home the security of custom replacement windows and doors. After this, you will be amazed by the level of personalized customer service that we offer.

Contact us today for a free quote and you will have the impact windows and doors of your dreams.