Anyone who has sat through a named storm in Delray Beach knows the sound of a gust loading a window. That load is measured, rated and approved for a reason: the openings are the weakest points in the envelope, and once one fails the pressure differential does the rest of the damage from the inside out.
Installation is most of the performance
A correctly rated window fitted into an unrepaired opening will never reach the number on its sticker. Anchor spacing, shim placement and a properly sealed perimeter are what let the assembly perform to its rating, which is why the crew matters as much as the brand on the frame.
What to check before you buy
Ask for the Florida Product Approval or Miami-Dade NOA number for the exact unit being quoted, not the product line. Confirm the design pressure rating suits your elevation, and check the quote includes the buck, fasteners and inspection — that is where cheap quotes hide their gap.
Delray Beach homes sit in the High-Velocity Hurricane Zone, and STS Impact Windows & Doors covers impact glass installation throughout the area. STS Impact Windows & Doors covers the wider Palm Beach and Broward corridor.