Installing Hurricane Windows in Condominiums
Many condominium owners would like to replace their old jalousie windows with hurricane-resistant windows but don’t know how to get started. There are two main factors in replacing windows in condominiums or any development that is governed by an association. First, most residents question who is responsible for replacing the windows? Next, what type of windows and installers are the best for converting to condominium impact-resistant windows.
Who is Responsible for Windows in Condominiums
This varies by the declaration of each association. Condominium associations are responsible for the maintenance of the common elements. The assignment of the common element is noted in the declaration of condominium documents. Therefore, the replacement of the windows or sliding glass doors becomes part of the maintenance by the association only if they are considered as part of the common element area. Most commonly the unit owners are the responsible party when it comes to the maintenance of windows and doors. If the board is responsible for the maintenance of windows and decides to install hurricane windows the costs will be shared between the unit owners like any other assessments.
It is important to note that the state laws require each association to be responsible for ensuring the windows and doors and this cannot be changed in the declaration of condominium documents.
Best Type of Hurricane Windows for Condominiums
Opting to install hurricane-resistant windows in condominiums may sound like a major project and a costly venture. However, our experience has shown that installing impact windows in condominiums most often is more cost-effective than regular windows or shutters with code compliance. The FL statutes and the building codes of municipalities most probably will not allow the replacement of old windows with non-hurricane-resistant windows without shutters. The permit for the replacement of windows will require either installation of impact-resistant windows or regular windows plus hurricane shutters. The cost of installing hurricane windows in condominiums is most often less than the cost of regular windows and shutters.
Best Companies to Install Hurricane Shutters in Condominiums
To begin the process the condominium associations must obtain several estimates from reputable companies. Researching the Better Business Bureau, BBB, archives are a great place to start followed by other internet searches and reviews. After compiling the quotes it is time to choose the best company to install the hurricane windows. This may become a difficult task considering that most quotes are not that much different in cost. The following are the reasons that the condominiums have opted in employing our services to professionally replace their old windows with quality hurricane-resistant windows:
Scheduling with Unit Owners – Ar Impact Experts, we understand the challenges we may face when it comes to scheduling the installation with different unit owners. Our experience has prepared us to meet their availability instead of ours. To accommodate everyone we have learned to become adaptable by adding after-hours and weekends to our work schedule. This has been our formula for completing the installation of hurricane windows in condominiums on time.
Experience in installing windows in condominiums – Each condominium building is designed differently and may require different equipment to reach and replace the windows in different units. All equipment and strategies for reaching different floors are planned for seamless completion of the project
All Installation by a Licensed General Contractor – All phases of installation are supervised by the general contractor of the company. All trained installers are the employees of Impact Experts and there is no subcontractor involved in the project.
