This Delasol homeowner replaced 14 openings with Eastern Architectural Systems vinyl impact windows — a mix of single-hung, fixed, and half-circle eyebrow units throughout the home. The existing windows were original builder-grade non-impact units, the kind installed across most of North Naples during construction: standard grid-pattern windows with grids applied to the exterior surface of the glass.

Exterior grids are one of the more common frustrations among Naples homeowners upgrading their windows. Over time, the grids collect dirt, weather, and oxidation in ways that are difficult to clean and eventually start to show their age regardless of how well the rest of the home is maintained. The grids are mounted on the outside of the glass, creating edges that trap moisture and debris over time. The switch to impact windows in Naples solves this cleanly — Eastern Architectural’s insulated glass units house the grids between the two panes, permanently sealed and never exposed to weather. The result matches the original grid pattern for HOA compliance while delivering a noticeably cleaner look and eliminating the maintenance issue entirely. For homeowners replacing original builder windows, this is one of the most satisfying visual upgrades that comes with the switch to impact glass.