AmeriGlass Industries
Bonita Springs & Naples, FL
Bonita Springs & Naples, FL
Fort Myers Impact Window Installation -- Licensed, Insured, and Local
Fort Myers is the largest city in Lee County and sits squarely in the Wind-Borne Debris Region under the Florida Building Code. Design wind speeds here range from 150 to 160 mph, depending on the property's distance from the coast and its exposure category.
AmeriGlass Industries has been installing impact windows and doors in Fort Myers for over 50 years. We are based in Bonita Springs -- just south of Fort Myers on US-41 -- and our crews work across the city daily, from the historic River District downtown to the growing communities along Colonial Boulevard, Daniels Parkway, and Six Mile Cypress.
Florida Certified Specialty Contractor License: SCC131152123
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Hurricane Ian made landfall near Fort Myers Beach in September 2022 as a Category 4 storm with sustained winds of 150 mph. The damage across Lee County was extensive -- and homes with impact windows and doors fared significantly better than those relying on shutters or unprotected openings.
The Florida Building Code already required impact protection in the Wind-Borne Debris Region before Ian, but the storm drove the point home. Fort Myers homeowners saw firsthand what happens when standard glass fails during a hurricane: once the building envelope is breached, wind pressure can lift the roof and cause catastrophic structural damage.
Impact windows keep the envelope sealed. The laminated glass may crack under a direct hit from debris, but it stays bonded to its interlayer and remains in the frame. That means your home stays pressurized and protected, even in a direct hit.
Insurance savings -- wind mitigation discounts are available from most Florida carriers when all openings are impact-rated
Energy efficiency -- laminated glass with Low-E coatings reduces cooling costs in Fort Myers' heat
Noise reduction -- especially valuable along busy corridors like US-41, Colonial Boulevard, and near Southwest Florida International Airport
Security -- laminated glass resists forced entry, adding a layer of protection year-round
Our crews work across every part of Naples, including:
River District and Historic Downtown
McGregor Boulevard corridor
Edison Park
Dean Park
Seminole Park
Allen Park
Daniels Parkway corridor
Six Mile Cypress area
The Forum
Reflection Lakes
Three Oaks
Gateway
Colonial Boulevard corridor
Palm Beach Boulevard corridor
Buckingham
Lehigh Acres (unincorporated Lee County)
Alva
North Fort Myers along US-41
Shell Point
Pine Island Road corridor
Lochmoor Waterway Estates
Gulf Harbour Yacht and Country Club
The Plantation at Fort Myers
Emerson Square
Verandah
Corkscrew Shores
Fort Myers has a wide range of housing stock -- from 1960s-era block homes along McGregor Boulevard to new construction in master-planned communities along Corkscrew Road. We match the right impact product to your home's construction type, opening sizes, and architectural style.
All impact window and door installations in Fort Myers require a building permit. Properties within the City of Fort Myers require a city permit; properties in unincorporated Lee County (including Lehigh Acres, North Fort Myers, and Gateway) require a Lee County permit. AmeriGlass handles the permit application, coordinates the inspection, and ensures the job passes.
Key Code Facts for Fort Myers:
Wind-Borne Debris Region, 150-160 mph design wind speed
Florida Building Code, 7th Edition (2020), with Lee County amendments
Every installed product must carry a valid Florida Product Approval (FL) number or Miami-Dade County NOA
Replacing fewer than 25% of window openings allows existing non-impact windows to remain. Replacing more than 25% or new construction requires all openings to be impact-rated.
Final inspection by the city or county building official is required. We schedule it and make sure the installation passes.
Impact Window Questions from Fort Myers Homeowners
If you are replacing windows as part of storm damage repair, the new windows must meet current Florida Building Code requirements. In the Wind-Borne Debris Region, that means impact-rated products. Your insurance claim may cover the cost of impact windows if the existing windows were damaged.
Yes. Lehigh Acres is in unincorporated Lee County, which falls within the Wind-Borne Debris Region. The same code requirements apply. Your permit will be pulled through Lee County rather than the City of Fort Myers.
For a standard 3-bedroom home with 12 to 18 window openings plus 2 to 3 doors, installation typically takes 2 to 3 days once the products arrive. Manufacturing lead times depend on the product line and time of year.
Yes. Insulated laminated glass significantly reduces outside noise. For homes along busy roads or near Southwest Florida International Airport, we recommend insulated glass units with enhanced laminated configurations. The improvement over standard single-pane glass is dramatic.
Contact us for current financing options. We can also help you understand whether your installation qualifies for Florida insurance premium reductions that offset the investment over time.
