Gary Gapkaloff decided to put up his aluminum storm shutters, despite living in Fort Pierce, more than 150 miles away on the opposite coast of Florida. As he and a neighbor were about to cover one ...

Like standard windows, hurricane windows come in wood, vinyl, and aluminum frames. Below is a breakdown of the typical price for each window frame material, as well as its benefits and drawbacks.

Renewal by Andersen produces the best windows that can withstand hurricane-force winds. Marvin Windows & Doors ranks No. 2 for its varied selection of aluminum, fiberglass and wood frames.