Impact Steel Series
Portella Steel Doors and Windows has successfully achieved Impact testing for compliance with the Florida Building Code, while also achieving AAMA certification — a rare combination in the steel fenestration industry.
Impact Details
Portella combines engineering-grade resilience with architectural beauty, offering certified solutions for modern design, coastal resilience, and hurricane-prone environments.
Design and manufactured with Florida Building Code (FBC.com).
Certified Quality Assurance
Independently tested by a reputable 3rd-party agency
Ensuring superior performance, safely and durability
High velocity Hurricane Zone (HVHZ) – IMPACT Rated
Reflecting Portella’s commitment to craftsmanship and excellence
- TAS 201-94
- TAS 202-94
- TAS 203-94
- AAMA/WDMA/CSA
- 101/I.S.2/A440-17
- ASTM E1886-13
- ASTM E1996-17
Technical Specifications
Design Pressure (DP): +60 / -65
Tested with one of the largest steel units in the industry
Achieved using ultra-slim Muntins, minimalist profiles
Even higher DP possible with smaller units via 3rd party engineering analysis
AAMA Certification – a distinction held by very few U.S.-based steel window manufacturers
Why This Matters
DP Rating – Wind Speed – Equivalent Application
DP 30 – ~130 mph – Standard residential
DP 40 – ~150 mph – High-wind inland zones
DP 50 – ~170 mph – Coastal & hurricane zones
DP 60 – +180+ mph – Florida HVHZ & Category 5 storms
Custom Made
All Portella products are custom made to your exact specifications. Contact us today to be connected to your personal Project Manager. We’ll need overall sizes and details of what you’re looking for and your location to determine which product will work best in your climate and meet your state’s regulations.
Contact Us Today to Get Your Project Moving
Doors and windows crafted from our profiles are often the most prominent feature in prestigious luxury homes, historic renovations and boutique commercial spaces.