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Impact Windows & Glass contractors in Louisiana

Impact 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 replace damaged glass and install storefront and curtain-wall systems on commercial buildings.

Pros

  • Impact 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.
  • Lead times can be long after a busy hurricane season.
  • Not every glass contractor installs impact-rated residential windows; some focus on commercial glazing or glass repair.

What to ask for in a quote

  • The contractor's state license number and classification, so you can confirm it on the LSLBC contractor search.
  • Who pulls the permit, whether permit fees are included, and when inspections will happen.
  • Proof of general liability insurance and workers' compensation coverage.
  • Product test or approval documentation for every window, door or shutter in the quote, showing the sizes and pressures it was tested for.
  • The design pressure (DP) rating for each product and whether it meets the requirements for your address.
  • 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 parish

Contractors licensed or named for impact windows & glass (90)

Related window, glass and door contractors (6)

These licensed businesses work in related window, glass and door trades but their license data doesn't list impact windows & glass specifically. Ask whether they install the product you want.

Frequently asked questions

Are all "hurricane windows" impact windows?

No. Some windows are rated for wind pressure but not for debris impact. For opening protection, ask for products that were tested for impact and request the test or approval document that lists the tested sizes and pressures.

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.