Hurricane Protection that Delivers

Living on the coast comes with a lot of benefits. Worrying about the safety of your home during hurricane season isn’t one of them. Our hurricane strength* windows and patio doors offer some of the best protection from coastal storms. Designed, engineered and manufactured to withstand severe coastal weather conditions, Andersen® windows and doors with Stormwatch® protection offer our greatest level of hurricane strength* protection for your coastal home.

*Tested to AAMA/WDMA/CSA 101 I.S.2/A440-08. Performance values vary by product line. View Product Performance Data. See your local code official for building code requirements in your area.

Andersen® Products Rate #1 in Performance*

*2020 Andersen brand surveys of U.S. contractors, builders & architects

Stormwatch® Protection

Andersen products with Stormwatch® protection are designed and tested to meet the tough building code requirements* in coastal areas. Choose from a variety of windows and doors with style options that are built to stand up to Mother Nature, while offering design flexibility to help make your home one of a kind.

*Tested to AAMA/WDMA/CSA 101 I.S.2/A440-08. Performance values vary by product line. View Product Performance Data. See your local code official for building code requirements in your area.

Peace of Mind

We offer windows and patio doors with hurricane strength protection* to give you peace of mind. We test our coastal products to high standards. Learn more…

Coastal Products

Withstanding the Storm

Hear the story of an architect returning to the beachfront homes he designed in Seaside Heights, NJ after the devastation of Hurricane Sandy.

Prepare Your Home for Hurricane Season

Creating a checklist to prepare for a hurricane or other high-force wind event can help identify necessary repairs and minimize risk of damage for added peace of mind.

Coastal Glass Options

Our Toughest Protection for Windows & Doors

Depending on your home’s location and design, you can select from a variety of Stormwatch® performance options that will that satisfy local code requirements*. For maximum protection, impact-resistant glass help guard against windborne debris and eliminates the hassles, inconvenience and cost of storing and installing storm panels or shutters.

Low-E4® Impact-Resistant Glass provides all the benefits of monolithic impact-resistant glass, while adding an insulating air space that helps keep homes cool in the summer and warm in the winter.
Available in: A-Series, E-Series, 400 Series, Big Doors

Low-E4 SmartSun™ Impact-Resistant Glass delivers the benefits of Low-E4 glass, plus it helps shield homes from the sun’s heat and filters out 95% of harmful UV rays while letting the sunlight shine through.
Available in:  A-Series, E-Series, 400 Series, Big Doors

Low-E4 Sun Impact-Resistant Glass is tinted for maximum protection from the effects of intense sunlight and provides all the benefits of Low-E4 glass.
Available in:  A-Series, E-Series, 400 Series, Big Doors

Low-E4 SmartSun™ Monolithic Impact-Resistant Glass is reinforced with a clear plastic laminate sandwiched between two panes to resist impact, forced entry and unwanted noise. Choose from clear or gray.
Available in: A-Series Patio Doors, E-Series, 400 Series Windows, Big Doors

Choosing the right type of windows and patio doors for your coastal home can be complicated by many factors. Trying to navigate the code requirements for your area can be challenging so it’s important to choose a reputable dealer, contractor or builder that will work with you on your project. See your local code official for building code requirements in your area.

Did you know?

Using certain construction methods and building products during new construction and remodeling may result in lower home insurance rates.  You can find out more by working with your local insurance agent or by contacting the Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety (IBHS) for information regarding their Fortified Home Program.

A-Series Coastal Product Guide

400 Series Coastal Product Guide

Andersen Stormwatch® Impact Test

Watch as we fire a 9 pound 2X4 at 35 mph into an Andersen Patio Door with Stormwatch Protection. This testing shows that impact-resistant glass provides wind-borne debris protection and maintains structural integrity of the unit after impact.