I am looking into impact resistant windows for my home in Naples.  Anyone have a good contractor for me to contact?  Also, what is the preferred window - aluminum or vinyl?  I'm looking for good quality windows and installation from a trustworthy contractor.

Thanks in advance!

I'm in Naples and 5 years ago we had a company called Sentinal put in our impact windows and shutters .
The windows are PGT impact windows . Did a great job .

Don't we have a member here that does that kind of work?

I'm looking at the PGT windows.  What about aluminum vs. vinyl.  I've heard vinyl can warp.

The frames on my PGT windows are thick aluminum.

I have the vinyl PGT and after 5 years none have warped.

'Tis me. 


the company I work for mainly uses CGI, SIW or ECO. We stopped using PGT because the price:product ratio wasn't worth it. There is cheaper newer product that functions better and looks just as nice. 

Personal preference for anyone at company is a big hell no on vinyl. Aluminum finish (if bought from a good company) looks great, when vinyl windows have a dull finish, get dirty as all hell, and just don't hold up as well. 


To back up the CGI product we use, I was in St Thomas for Irma and personally experienced gusts of 225mph winds. The resort luckily had all CGI product and there wasn't a broken window or slider anywhere in the resort other than a small window in the lobby bashed by a coconut. 

At a construction site nearby these CGI windows were loose, laying against a wall. They were picked up during the storm and thrown hard and far. None of them were broke, only minor blemishes on the frames. Good shit. 

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I'd hit up member campy for an installer recommendation as well

I would go with PGT or CGI for the actual product.  Aluminum is better for wear over vinyl.  The vinyl will not warp but can fade over time.  Do you have to replace the windows right now or can it wait?  The reason I ask is that most quality/licensed/experienced companies will be overwhelmed right now.  An example is roofing.  I'm hearing most are booked out for complete re-roofs until March of 18'.  If you can wait, I would.  If you have any questions between this and the metal roof, email me directly.

Yup. The hurricane impact company I worked for was already booked til the end of the year pre- Irma. We are located in SWFL but spend about 3 months a year or so in the Key West area installing, now after the storm we are booked throughout March I believe. 

FDrifting, which company do you work for?  PM it to me......

Sent. 

FDrifting, I haven't gotten anything.