Hurricane Windows vs. Impact Windows

Raised coastal Texas home with impact windows as storm clouds build over the Gulf.

Updated 10/27/2026 In most cases, “hurricane windows” and “impact windows” mean the same thing: windows with laminated glass in a reinforced frame that have passed a standardized test for flying debris and hurricane-force wind pressure. The difference that actually matters is whether a window is impact-rated or only wind-rated. A wind-rated window is built to […]