EP 52: Impact Windows & Doors: Hurricane Protection, Myths & Must-Know Advice

25/06/2025 58 min
EP 52: Impact Windows & Doors: Hurricane Protection, Myths & Must-Know Advice

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Send us a textImpact windows are your home’s first line of defense this hurricane season. 👀In Episode 52 of the Home Design Podcast, host Adam Kayce sits down with Jonathan Rodriguez, CEO of ASP Superhome, to uncover what truly sets impact windows and doors apart—and why quality matters more than ever.Jonathan shares how his passion for building safer homes started after Hurricane Andrew, how he grew ASP from the ground up (literally selling his truck to get started), and why homeowners should look beyond the flashy deals to understand what’s really being installed in their walls.He breaks down the ASP process, from first showroom visit to final install, and reveals the red flags to avoid, the myths around metal roofing, and how ASP is changing the game with a commitment to craftsmanship, service, and trust.Whether you're building new, upgrading your home, or just want to understand what “impact-rated” really means, this episode is packed with clarity, value, and the kind of insight only a hands-on expert can deliver.🎧 WATCH the Home Design Podcast: https://youtu.be/MBTNvw_sUGA📞 Learn more at aspsuperhome.com or follow @aspsuperhomeEnjoy Episode 52 of the Home Design Podcast!For more home inspiration, visit homeshows.com and follow @FLHomeShows0:00 Intro2:20 Who is Jonathan Rodriguez 3:10 Hurricane Andrew and the effects on homes, and how that was the start of wanting to help with prevention 4:20 When did you get into the industry? 6:38 Getting into the home show by selling a truck 7:20 Sacrifices to keep business going 11:25 When did impact windows become mandated in new homes 12:29 What truly makes an impact on a window/door 13:35 What makes one impact window better than another impact window 16:00 When is it worth it to spend the extra $ on impact windows 17:15 ASP showroom 18:03 Mechanisms and openings 19:48 Doors features, sizes, locks 20:23 The Benefit of a Showroom 22:23 How do you approach the manufacturing side 24:43 What is the ASP process (the first question they ask a homeowner when they come into the showroom) 26:03 The Truth behind commercials and BOGO deals 30:37 A lot of steps behind the scenes before windows get to the home (i.e., permitting and customer service) 33:38 Protecting interiors and exteriors during the installation 34:53 Red flags people should know before hiring a company 36:45 Customer experiences and having to fix issues ASP has had to fix 40:48 What should homeowners know about installation materials to ensure the company they hire is doing it right 41:53 Should a company be responsible for fixing up around the window after? 43:43 Importance of consistency in an industry 45:44 Maintenance programs and keeping relationships after completion 49:13 ASP Roofing 50:53 Myths about metal roofing 51:33 Types of metal roofing and HOA solutions 53:03 Benefits of metal tile roofing 54:28 Family Business (does it work?) 56:00 What areas of Florida does ASP cover 56:40 Final piece of advice from Jonathan 58:17 Contact ASP Superhome 59:27 ClosingThe Home Design and RemodelinThe Home Design and Remodeling Show is recognized to be the largest Home Show in Florida and most trusted platform for homeowners, interior designers, architects, builders, realtors, and all industry trendsetters by experiencing our website, Home Design Magazine, Shop The Pros online resource, Home Show Media's video content, and one of our EXPOS at one of three locations including Miami, Fort Lauderdale, and Palm Beach.

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