By Alex Mustelier, General Contractor, Florida Solar & Air Installing hurricane impact windows to code requires you to replace the Buck Frame of the opening. The Notice of Acceptance in Miami (product approval) is very clear on this. The impact windows must be installed the same way they were tested by the manufacturer. In most […]

By Alex Mustelier, General Contractor, Florida Solar & Air The Buck Frame is the wood that sits between a window and the structure. Its main purpose is to transfer the load from the window to the structure. Impact windows require a different sized Buck Frame than regular non-impact windows. Many impact windows companies in South […]

By Alex Mustelier, General Contractor, Florida Solar & Air When it comes to the proper size of your central air conditioner, your home will dictate what it should be. Square footage, insulation, window type, and ceiling height are all factors that impact the size you need to efficiently cool your home. Once you consult with […]

By Alex Mustelier, General Contractor, Florida Solar & Air Impact windows are constructed of many different materials varying in strength and energy efficiency. The strongest impact windows are made of aluminum construction. Vinyl impact windows with steel or aluminum reinforcements are strong as well, but will not reach the same design pressures as aluminum impact […]

Sizing your central air conditioning unit properly is the most important thing you can do for indoor comfort as well as for indoor air quality. If sized properly, your central air conditioner will push cold air into your home while the air handler coil dehumidifies it. Importantly, the coil will have ample time to dehumidify […]

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