How the 25% Rule Affects Window Replacement in Florida
Why The 25% Rule Matters Before You Replace Windows The 25% rule is easy to misunderstand, and that is where many Florida homeowners get surprised during window replacement. In plain terms, it looks at how much opening area you are changing in a building element within a set period, then decides whether the work triggers updated code requirements. That matters in Florida because window work is tied to wind resistance, product approval, and permit review more often