Typical hurricane shutters services: Impact-rated windows, Accordion shutters, Roll-down shutters, +4 more
What to Compare
Start with the window series and configuration. PGT lists WinGuard Vinyl and Aluminum impact products. Andersen offers Stormwatch protection on specified products, including A-Series and 400 Series casement and awning windows. Andersen explicitly says its 100 Series windows are not available with Stormwatch protection. Neither brand name alone establishes suitability for your opening.
Head-to-Head Breakdown
PGT
Features and considerations
- PGT provides separate WinGuard Vinyl and Aluminum approval resources, making it possible to look up the actual product named in a quote.
- The WinGuard Vinyl index distinguishes HVHZ and non-HVHZ approval references and points readers to design-pressure and anchorage documents.
Limits and questions
- Ask the dealer to identify the precise series, operating style, glass package and dimensions; a quote labeled only PGT leaves the comparison incomplete.
- Request the relevant document pages, rather than treating a maximum rating from a different window size as your proposed unit's rating.
Andersen
Features and considerations
- Andersen identifies which window families offer Stormwatch protection and distinguishes impact-resistant glazing from a performance-grade upgrade.
- Its coastal specification guide explains the glass and structural options that should be named in an Andersen proposal.
Limits and questions
- A 100 Series performance-grade upgrade should not be presented as Stormwatch protection; Andersen separates those offerings in its guide.
- Have the installer document the complete proposed assembly and local requirements before accepting a substitution between Andersen series.
Side-by-Side Comparison
| PGT | Andersen | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting product family | WinGuard Vinyl or WinGuard Aluminum | A named product ordered with the applicable Stormwatch options |
| Approval research | Use the model-specific WinGuard approval index | Use the selected product's technical documents and coastal guide |
| Glass and frame | Record the precise glass package and frame material | Record the precise glass package, series and structural options |
| Installed quote | Separate windows, installation, opening repairs and finish work | Request the same quantities, work scope and payment terms |
| Project sign-off | Ask who will document the required assembly and arrange applicable permits | Ask the same questions for the proposed Andersen configuration |
Frequently Asked Questions
Does an HVHZ label mean any size or installation is acceptable?
Do not make that inference. PGT's index separates approval categories and directs readers to the underlying design-pressure and anchorage documents. Ask the installer to match the proposed unit and installation to the relevant documents and confirm the project requirements with the local code official.
Which brand costs less for my home?
We have not collected matched installed quotes for these products. Compare an opening-by-opening schedule, including glass, hardware, removal, repair allowances, disposal and finish work. Ask each seller to identify product warranty coverage separately from installation coverage before comparing the total.
Sources and scope
Source review: 2026-09-08. AI-assisted official-document review. Official product and specification pages reviewed September 8, 2026. This is a document comparison, not hands-on testing, an installed-price survey or approval of a particular project. Quote questions are our editorial research checklist.
Official product and specification pages reviewed September 8, 2026. This is a document comparison, not hands-on testing, an installed-price survey or approval of a particular project. Quote questions are our editorial research checklist.
Browse Florida Hurricane Shutters Listings
These public listings share the broad hurricane shutters category. Inclusion does not confirm that a business supplies the products or specialist services discussed above. Ask about the exact work, credentials and current availability before requesting a quote.
Bay Glass & Window, Inc.
ClaimTypical hurricane shutters services: Impact-rated windows, Accordion shutters, Roll-down shutters, +4 more
Typical hurricane shutters services: Impact-rated windows, Accordion shutters, Roll-down shutters, +4 more
Caner Impact Windows
ClaimTypical hurricane shutters services: Impact-rated windows, Accordion shutters, Roll-down shutters, +4 more
Typical hurricane shutters services: Impact-rated windows, Accordion shutters, Roll-down shutters, +4 more
Typical hurricane shutters services: Impact-rated windows, Accordion shutters, Roll-down shutters, +4 more