Impact Windows and Doors in Winter Haven, FL

Winter Haven is built around its Chain of Lakes, a string of lakes in east-central Polk County joined by canals. Lake Howard, Lake Shipp and Lake Eloise put water views at the back of many houses here. Mitchell Windows and Doors installs impact windows and doors in Winter Haven, FL, for lakefront homes and in-town neighborhoods alike.

Lakefront Exposure on Winter Haven’s Chain of Lakes

A house on the Chain of Lakes often has its biggest windows and doors facing the water. That is also the side where storm wind arrives with the least in its way. Debris from docks, boat lifts and lakeside trees can be carried straight at the glass. Homes on the canals between lakes can take wind from more than one direction.

Impact windows and doors are built to stay intact when they are hit. Keeping the openings closed keeps wind out of the house and helps protect the roof and everything inside. That way you are not hanging shutters over your lake view every time a storm is in the forecast.

Sliders and View Windows Facing Lake Howard and Lake Shipp

Wide sliding doors and picture windows are what make a lake home feel open. CWS builds large units to impact standards, including WindPact windows for broad openings. For sliders and French doors to the dock or pool, BHI impact doors are a common pick. On the Chain of Lakes, those big view openings are where choosing the right product matters most.

Low-E glass helps with the heat that comes off the water on summer afternoons. You keep the view and spend less effort cooling the room behind it. Laminated glass also blocks most UV light, which helps protect furniture and floors near the water.

Citrus-Era Homes and Newer Builds Around Winter Haven

Winter Haven grew up with the citrus industry, and some older homes in town still have original windows. Newer subdivisions on the edges of the city have builder-grade windows that will reach replacement age in time. StormStrong and Icon windows give you options for either kind of house. Older windows tend to leak air and let in noise from the street as well as heat.

For front entries, Plastpro fiberglass impact doors offer a classic look with real protection. Upgrading the doors along with the windows closes every major opening. A strong entry door matters on a lake home as much as the sliders out back.

Heat, Humidity and Storms in the Middle of the State

Winter Haven is well inland, but hurricanes that cross the peninsula can bring strong wind and heavy rain here. The rest of the year, heat is the bigger issue, and older glass lets a lot of it in. Laminated impact glass with Low-E coatings helps on both counts. Long, hot summers make that heat gain add up month after month.

We are a family-owned company, licensed and insured under CGC-1536112. Our free in-home estimates let you compare options with someone who has measured your actual openings. That includes the large lake-facing openings that need the most attention.

Protect Your Winter Haven Home With Impact Windows and Doors

A lake home in Winter Haven deserves glass that holds up to the weather and still shows off the view. To understand what impact glass is designed to resist, read our post on wind pressure versus flying debris. For impact windows and doors in Winter Haven, FL, call (727) 826-0023 to book a free in-home estimate.

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