Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope®: Launches Bird Guard™ Glass. Laminated, safety‑rated pane carries a subtle bird‑friendly pattern, so storefronts can meet impact codes and bird‑collision ordinances without extra films or frit. Learn more.
Vitro: Debuts Solarban® 72 Acuity™ Low‑Iron IG. Triple‑silver coating delivers 0.28 SHGC and 70 % light transmittance, giving coastal builders an easy path to 2025 ENERGY STAR while keeping hurricane‑rated frames slim. View product.
PGT: Expands WinGuard® Preferred View Casements. New 60 × 84‑in. sizes keep the narrow‑rail look owners love yet meet Florida impact and DP‑70 requirements right out of the box. See announcement.
Marvin: Rolls Out Coastline 12‑ft Multi‑Slide Door. Impact‑rated aluminum door hides sill drainage channels, easing Miami‑Dade NOA approvals for Zone 5 projects. Product details.
Andersen: Adds VeriShade™ Switchable Privacy Glass. Factory‑installed PDLC layer turns clear‑to‑opaque with a wall switch—no aftermarket film, no IGU warranty worries. See product.
YCharts: Aluminum Averages $2,448.79/MT in May—Up 3 %. Extruders warn quotes may only hold 15 days; pad summer bids now to protect margins on aluminum windows and doors. See chart.
Plastics News: PVC Resin Tight as Formosa Turnaround Extends. Spot vinyl is up 4 ¢/lb; expect longer lead‑times on white vinyl frames through June. View pricing.
JOC: Savannah Port Dwell Time Falls to 4.3 Days. Faster container flow is easing hardware backorders, especially stainless screws and rollers. Port update.
IBHS: FORTIFIED® Homes Had 35 % Fewer Hurricane Sally Claims. Study of 18,000 Alabama policies proves fortified roofs and impact openings drastically cut losses—use the stat in homeowner sales talks. Read study.
CGI: Wins New Miami‑Dade NOA, Adds 20‑Year Warranty. Updated Sparta series NOA 23‑0508.02 covers larger sizes and doubles glass‑breakage coverage, giving installers a longer safety net. See NOA.
NOAA: Boosts 2025 Atlantic Outlook to “Above Normal”. Forecast now calls for 17–25 named storms; impact‑rated upgrades will be an even easier insurance sell this summer. View forecast.
Today’s Homeowner: ENERGY STAR Releases Two‑Page Window‑Rating Cheat Sheet. Handy guide translates U‑Factor and SHGC into “Good‑Better‑Best” talking points—perfect for upselling impact glass with low‑E. Download guide.
WDMA: DP Calculator v2.0 Goes Live. Free online tool spits out anchorage and mullion details for impact windows, cutting plan‑check time. Use calculator.
Hover: Adds AI Takeoff Export for Impact Openings. App now outputs a CSV with rough‑open sizes and DP ratings—drop it straight into your quoting software. Learn more.
Florida Building Commission: Drafts 2026 Code with Tougher Wind Tables. Early proposal bumps design pressures 5–8 psf in Zones 4–5; heavier hardware may be needed—public comments open June 2. Submit comments.
Louisiana State Fire Marshal: Adopts 2024 IRC, Extends WBD Zone Inland. New rule effective Jan 1 2026 requires impact glazing south of I‑10 and within a mile of open water—plan bids accordingly. Read bulletin.
Citizens: Extends 10 % Credit for FORTIFIED Roofs/Windows. Florida’s state insurer keeps the discount through 2026, giving homeowners another reason to choose impact‑rated packages. View notice.
