Mitchell Windows & Doors LLC

09/18/2026

09/16/2026

New impact windows should look good when the job is done, but a clean installation is about much more than appearance.

The opening should be properly prepared. The frame should sit square. Gaps should be even and sealed correctly. Drainage paths should stay open. And any stucco, trim, or drywall disturbed during removal should be finished neatly.

Those details matter because the window, frame, anchors, sealant, and surrounding opening all work together. Rushed work can create problems that are easy to miss at first.

Our latest article breaks down what Florida homeowners should look for during and after an impact window installation.

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https://mitchellwindowsanddoorsllc.com/2026/09/09/what-a-clean-impact-window-installation-should-look-like/

09/15/2026

Impact protection is only as strong as the openings you leave unprotected.

Florida homeowners often think first about windows, but large sliding glass doors, patio doors, and entry doors can face the same wind, flying debris, and pressure during severe weather.

The important part is that the whole opening works together. Glass, frames, locks, tracks, anchors, and hardware all help the system stay secure under stress. A weak point in one major opening can affect more than just that doorway.

Our latest article explains why whole-home protection means looking beyond the windows and giving every major exterior opening the same careful attention.

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https://mitchellwindowsanddoorsllc.com/2026/09/09/why-impact-protection-has-to-include-every-major-opening/

09/10/2026

https://mitchellwindowsanddoorsllc.com/2026/09/05/5-hurricane-season-problems-an-impact-door-is-built-to-handle/

Learn how impact doors handle flying debris, wind pressure, suction, wind-driven rain, and cracked impact glass in Lealman, FL.

09/09/2026

A hurricane can put more stress on your front door than you may realize.

Strong winds, flying debris, heavy rain, and pressure changes can affect the entire entry system, including the door panel, frame, seals, locks, hinges, and hardware.

That is why impact door protection involves more than just strong glass. The full system needs to work together to help protect the opening when Florida weather turns severe.

Our latest article breaks down five hurricane-season problems an impact door is built to handle and explains why those details can matter for your home.

Read the full article to learn what homeowners should know before choosing an exterior door for Florida conditions.

https://mitchellwindowsanddoorsllc.com/2026/09/05/5-hurricane-season-problems-an-impact-door-is-built-to-handle/

09/04/2026

Flying debris gets a lot of attention during a Florida storm, but it is only part of what an impact window has to handle.

After debris strikes the glass, strong wind can keep pushing against the entire window system. The glass, frame, seals, fasteners, anchors, and surrounding connections all have to keep working together as pressure changes.

That is why impact protection is about more than simply having stronger glass. Window size, placement, installation, and the strength of the full system can all affect how it performs during severe weather.

Our latest article explains how wind pressure and flying debris test impact windows in different ways, and why the toughest part may come after the first hit.

[https://mitchellwindowsanddoorsllc.com/2026/09/03/wind-pressure-vs-flying-debris-which-threat-tests-an-impact-window-more/