FAS Exteriors

06/26/2026

Florida's heat doesn't take a day off, and neither should your roof.

Energy-efficient roofing can cut AC costs by up to 15% in single-story homes. In Orlando, Tampa, and Winter Park, a dark traditional shingle roof can hit 150°F+ in summer, pushing that heat straight into your attic and your utility bill.

The fix? Materials built for Florida's climate: metal, tile, TPO, and reflective asphalt shingles. Want to know which one fits your home and budget?

Check out our blog post: https://www.faswd.com/blog/energy-efficient-roofing-in-florida/

05/16/2026

Do you know whether your home is required to have impact windows? 🌀

The short answer: "It depends on your zip code." But even contractors get this wrong all the time. Here's what the current Florida Building Code says:

* Miami-Dade & Broward (HVHZ): required, no exceptions
* Within 1 mile of the coast with 130+ mph wind speeds: required
* Pinellas County (Palm Harbor area): almost entirely WBDR territory
* Tampa/Hillsborough: depends on your specific parcel
❌ Most of Orlando & Winter Park: not legally required, but many install anyway for insurance discounts of 15-45%

The trap most homeowners fall into: replacing 1985-era windows with nonimpact products when your zone now requires them. "Like-for-like" doesn't fly anymore.

Get the info. you need on WBDR maps, HVHZ rules, certification differences (NOA vs. FL #), and what new construction vs. replacement triggers in our guide. If you're planning a window project in 2026, give it a read before you sign anything.

👉 https://www.faswd.com/blog/where-are-impact-windows-required-in-florida/

Serving Orlando, Tampa, Palm Harbor, and Winter Park. Free in-home assessments; we pull the code requirements for your exact address.

Where are impact windows required in Florida? A 2026 guide to the building code, HVHZ zones, and county rules.

05/08/2026

20-year roof materials up north only last 12-to-15 years in Florida.

Our state's UV, humidity, and salt air double the wear rate on every exterior component of your home, which's why a generic maintenance "to do" list won't cut it here.

We put together a Florida-specific checklist covering your roof, windows, and doors along with a seasonal calendar built around our actual hurricane window: June 1 – November 30.

Full checklist on the blog: https://www.faswd.com/blog/florida-home-exterior-maintenance-checklist/

05/02/2026

If you live in Orlando, Winter Park, Tampa, or Palm Harbor, your patio door is doing more work than you realize. Six months of hurricane season, year-round UV, salt air on the coast, and humidity that warps anything not built for it. The wrong door is the kind of mistake that doesn't show up until a storm or a summer cooling bill makes it obvious.

We put together a full guide on choosing the best patio doors for Florida homes — what the building code actually requires, how impact glass works, which frame materials hold up here, and what to ask a contractor before you sign anything.

Read it here: https://www.faswd.com/blog/best-patio-doors-for-florida-homes/