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Impact Windows & Glass contractors in Alabama

Impact-rated windows use laminated or multi-layer glazing in reinforced frames. When the glass is struck it may crack, but the interlayer is designed to keep the opening closed. Glass and glazing contractors also install storefronts, curtain walls and other commercial window systems, and many handle residential replacement windows as well.

Pros

  • Impact-rated windows protect the opening full-time; nothing to install when a storm is coming.
  • Laminated glass also reduces outside noise and blocks most UV light.
  • Harder to break than ordinary glass, which can add security.
  • Often the best option for owners who travel or can't put up shutters themselves.

Things to consider

  • Usually the most expensive way to protect an opening, since the whole window is replaced.
  • The glass can still crack in a storm and may need replacing afterward, even if the opening held.
  • Many glass and glazing contractors focus on commercial storefronts; ask whether they do residential work.
  • HOA rules may limit frame colors and styles.

What to ask for in a quote

  • The contractor's state license number and which board issued it, so you can confirm it on the board's website.
  • Product test or approval documentation for every product in the quote, including the rating it was tested to.
  • Who pulls the building permit, whether permit fees are included, and who schedules inspections.
  • The design pressure (DP) rating and impact rating for each window, and whether they suit your location.
  • Frame material (aluminum or vinyl), glass type (laminated or insulated laminated) and any energy performance ratings.
  • How siding, brick returns, trim and interior finishes will be repaired after the old windows come out.

Find impact windows & glass contractors by county

Contractors with a window or glass specialty (67)

Based on the license classifications on the state board roster and the business name.

Frequently asked questions

Are all "storm windows" impact windows?

No. Some windows are rated for wind pressure but not for debris impact, and some "storm windows" are simply a second pane for energy savings. For opening protection, ask for the test report or approval document showing the impact rating.

Do I still need shutters if I have impact windows?

Not if every glazed opening, including doors, is covered by impact-rated products. A single unprotected opening can let wind into the house, so plan to protect all of them.