Coastal & Impact

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 are 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.

two story beach house with andersen coastal stormwatch windows

Andersen® Products Rate #1 in Performance*

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

Coastal products

Coastal impact doors and window ideas and inspiration

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Ideas

What are coastal windows?

Looking for windows that can weather the storm? Here’s your guide to understanding coastal windows. 
Your guide to impact-resistant windows and doors

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Your guide to impact-resistant windows and doors

Looking to specify coastal windows or doors? We’ll help you get started with this handy guide.
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How our windows are tested

Step inside our Research, Development, and Innovation (RD&I) Center with the hosts behind the Modern Craftsman podcast to see how we test to exceed industry standards and push our products to their breaking points.

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Oceanside Retreat


Figure Eight Island, North Carolina

This traditional beach cottage features materials and modern building techniques to withstand conditions unique to beachfront living. Cedar shingles, durable decking and a stainless-steel cable rail system stand up to the everyday salty air, sand and wind.

Peace of mind

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.

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.

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.

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

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