Impact Windows in Tequesta, FL

Impact windows are one of the most common upgrades in Tequesta because so many homes here have been standing since the village's early years. Tequesta was founded in the 1950s as a planned community centered on the Tequesta Country Club and incorporated in 1957. It had fewer than 200 residents in 1960 and grew to more than 3,600 by 1980, so a large share of the housing dates from those decades. Original awning, jalousie and early aluminum windows are still common.

Keeping the mid-century look

Many Tequesta homes have low, horizontal lines with wide windows and clerestory glass. Impact products that fit that style include:

• Horizontal rollers and fixed picture windows for long, low openings
• Awning windows that hinge at the top, a common original style here
• Narrow-frame aluminum lines in bronze or black
• Clear glass with no grids for a clean look

We help you pick units that keep the original feel while adding protection.

Older openings need a careful eye

In a 60-year-old block home, the bucks around the windows may be soft, the openings may have been altered over the years, and old window anchors may have rusted into the concrete. We inspect each opening as the old unit comes out and fix what we find. When an opening has to change size for a new style, that is structural work, and we tell you up front if engineering is needed.

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Waterfront and bridge access

Tequesta has about 20 percent water area, and reaching the village from the south or east means crossing a bridge. Parts of the village extend onto Jupiter Island in Martin County. Homes on the water face higher wind exposure and need products rated for it. We size each opening's rating to the lot.

Impact doors to match

Owners who replace windows often want the doors to match. Impact entry doors, French doors and sliders come in finishes that pair with the window frames. We can quote doors and windows together for one consistent look.

Permits and community rules

Tequesta is an incorporated village with its own process, and a few properties fall in Martin County. We confirm where your home is permitted and file with product approvals. If your neighborhood has an HOA or architectural committee, get their approval on styles and colors before ordering.

Glass choices for a coastal village

Laminated impact glass can be ordered clear, tinted or with a low-E coating. Low-E reflects heat and helps keep rooms cooler, while a light tint cuts glare off the water. Since the laminated layer already blocks most UV, many owners stay with clear or lightly coated glass to keep the bright, open look of a mid-century home.

Replacing jalousies on Florida rooms

Older homes in the village sometimes have enclosed porches or Florida rooms with jalousie windows. Those rooms were usually built as porches, so the walls may not be designed to carry impact windows. We look at the structure first and explain whether you can install impact windows directly or need wall work.