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

Impact 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.

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0:00 Intro
2:20 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 Closing

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