Energy Star Version 7.0 changed the math. Houston and New Orleans need different glass than St. Louis, and Austin needs different glass than both. We install windows that meet your zone's U-factor and SHGC numbers, with impact-rated options where the wind code calls for them.
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It depends on your climate zone under Energy Star Version 7.0, which took effect October 2023. For Austin, Houston, and New Orleans (South-Central zone), windows need U ≤ 0.28 and SHGC ≤ 0.23. For St. Louis (North-Central zone), the spec is U ≤ 0.25 and SHGC ≤ 0.40. We confirm both numbers on the NFRC label before installation, every time.
In Houston and New Orleans, often yes. Louisiana building code in Orleans Parish and surrounding parishes requires impact-rated glazing or storm shutters in many wind-zone designations. The Texas Department of Insurance windstorm certification program covers specific coastal counties and ZIPs as well. Impact-rated assemblies are tested to ASTM E1996 large-missile (a 2x4 fired at 50 ft/s) and small-missile protocols. In Austin and St. Louis, impact-rated is rarely required by code, though hail-rated upgrades make sense in some cases.
For most replacements, premium vinyl or fiberglass is the sweet spot. Vinyl is the budget-friendly option with strong thermal performance and no painting. Fiberglass costs more but holds up better in extreme heat (over 100°F surface temps in Texas summers can soften lower-grade vinyl) and is dimensionally stable across temperature swings. Wood-clad frames are reserved for historic homes and high-end remodels where appearance is paramount.
In most older homes, yes — but the size of the savings depends on what you are replacing. Going from single-pane wood or aluminum to a v7.0-compliant double-pane low-E unit produces meaningful savings. Going from a 15-year-old double-pane vinyl to the latest spec produces smaller, slower savings. We are honest about that. A blower-door test or an infrared scan on the worst rooms tells us where the windows are actually costing you.
Yes — wind, hail, wind-driven debris, and falling-tree damage are typically covered perils. We document broken seals, cracked panes, damaged sashes, and missing glazing beads with the same approach we use for roof claims. In hurricane country, we also document the assembly's pre-loss DP rating, since like-for-like replacement matters for code compliance and insurance scope.
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Materials Guide
Louisiana homes in wind-borne debris regions need approved opening protection, which can mean impact-rated windows or qualifying shutters. Before buying, verify the product label, pressure ratings, water-test pressure, installation details, permit requirements, and insurer documentation.
Materials Guide
For Texas, SHGC matters more than U-factor. The Energy Star South-Central spec reflects this with strict SHGC and a slightly relaxed U-factor. Here is which windows actually deliver in Texas heat.
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