How to Tell If Existing Windows Meet Current Wind Codes
Start With The Wind Zone, Not The Window Label Most homeowners start by looking at the glass, but the first question is the wind zone. A window can be perfectly serviceable and still fall short of the current code once the home is in a more demanding exposure area. If you have been asking, "is Redington Beach in a high-velocity hurricane zone", the answer is generally no. Florida's HVHZ is a separate designation, but coastal homes here still face strict wind and debri