Full Frame Window Replacement vs Window Insert: Which is Better?
Updated 10/22/2026 A window insert (also called pocket replacement) fits a new window inside your existing frame, so it costs less and installs faster. Full-frame replacement removes the entire old window down to the rough opening, so it costs more but lets the installer fix rot, leaks and insulation gaps and gives you more glass […]
Hurricane Windows vs. Impact Windows
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 […]