Questions, answered

Honey Rock does not publish prices, so we cannot quote a number here. Cost depends on window size, glass makeup, finish, hardware, how many units open, and freight. Fill out the quote form with your openings and Honey Rock will be in touch. Ask for a written quote that names the system, the glass and the finish.

They can be, if the frame has a thermal break and the glass suits your climate. The US Department of Energy says a mostly metal frame needs carefully integrated thermal breaks. Judge any window by its NFRC label, not by frame material alone.

Bare steel can rust, so the finish matters. Jada says its steel components are fully zinc coated after welding, drilling and machining. A patina or paint finish goes on after that. Ask for the finish system in writing and ask how to care for it near pools and irrigation.

Neither wins on every job. Steel suits a slim, hand-finished look with a patina or painted surface. Aluminum suits projects that want many systems and factory color. Compare sightline numbers, sash weight limits, NFRC ratings and finish for your actual openings, then choose.

It is a metal window with a barrier between the outside and inside parts of the frame, so heat moves through the metal more slowly. Jada joins the two halves of its steel profiles with a pressure infused polyurethane thermal barrier.

The break helps the frame, but bills depend on the whole window: glass coatings, U-factor, SHGC, air leakage and installation. The US Department of Energy says energy-efficient windows can reduce the energy used by heating and cooling systems. Compare NFRC labels before you buy.

A pivot door turns on a vertical axis instead of side hinges, which lets a tall, wide panel swing. Jada describes a vertical pivot door system whose doors pivot on a hydraulic floor pivot. Ask about panel weight, sill drainage and where the door can be installed.

Security depends on the locking hardware and the door's tested rating, not on whether the door pivots or swings. Ask how many locking points the door has, what security class it holds, and who stands behind the hardware. Get those answers in writing before you order.

Honey Rock does not publish prices. A pivot door's cost depends on panel size, glass, frame material, finish, hardware and installation. Send your opening size and style through the quote form and Honey Rock will be in touch. Ask for line items so you can compare offers.

It is a large sliding door whose panel lifts slightly on its rollers to move, then lowers to seal when closed. Bertrand lists a maximum sash weight of approx. 661 lbs for its ConceptPatio 155 lift-and-slide. Ask for size and weight limits for the exact system.

They suit very large, heavy panels, and they close tight when lowered. They also cost more and need precise installation. A standard slider fits smaller openings and lighter glass. Compare panel size, weight, track type and air leakage ratings for your opening before you choose.

Honey Rock does not publish prices. Multi-slide cost depends on the number of panels, panel size, glass, pocket or stacked layout, track type and finish. Tell us your opening width and layout through the quote form, and Honey Rock will be in touch.

They are worth it when you want to open a whole wall to the patio. Jada says folding windows and doors offer the unique ability to open an entire wall for indoor/outdoor living. The trade-offs are more panel joints, a stack of panels when open and more hardware.

Choose French doors for a classic look and a full-width opening that needs swing room. Choose sliding doors when floor space is tight or panels are large. Bertrand says it makes French doors in PVC and wood, and Sun offers a true French configuration.

SHGC, or solar heat gain coefficient, shows how much of the sun's heat a window lets in. The US Department of Energy says it varies between 0 and 1, and a lower number means less heat is transmitted. In a Texas summer, a low SHGC on sun-facing walls matters.

A lower U-factor is better, because less heat flows through the window. NFRC lists a U-factor range of 0.20 to 1.20 on its label. ENERGY STAR sets limits by climate zone, so check your zone. Highland Park prints U-factor under 0.35 on its plan checklist.

No single number fits every Texas home. ENERGY STAR sets U-factor and SHGC limits by climate zone, and says a low SHGC matters on south, east and west windows in warmer climates. Check your zone and your city's checklist. Highland Park prints SHGC under 0.25.

Low-E glass has a thin coating that reduces heat flow through the glass. The US Department of Energy lists low-emittance coatings among the features that lower the U-factor and says low-e products come in low, moderate and high solar gain. Ask which coating suits each wall.

Argon is an inert gas used between glass panes to slow heat flow. The US Department of Energy lists argon or krypton fill among features that lower the U-factor. Jada says testing shows the optimum space for air and argon is around 1/2 inch up to 5/8 inch between panes.

It gives energy performance ratings you can compare between windows and doors. The label lists U-factor, which shows how well a product keeps heat from escaping, SHGC, which shows how much solar heat it lets in, and air leakage. Ask for the label of your exact unit.

They can, when the new glass has a low SHGC and the frame seals well. ENERGY STAR says a low SHGC is important for windows facing south, east and west in warmer climates. Shade, orientation and the quality of installation also affect how much heat you feel.

Not for new purchases. The IRS says you can claim the energy efficient home improvement credit for improvements made through December 31, 2025. That date has passed. Ask your tax adviser about any other incentive, and do not plan a project around the old credit.

Ask the city before you order. Dallas describes a residential permit as approval for construction, renovation or major repairs, and we found no rule that exempts every window swap. One tornado-recovery page says damaged windows typically need none, but it is not a general rule. Rules checked November 2026.

Usually only with approval first. Dallas requires a Certificate of Appropriateness before exterior work on Landmarks and in Landmark districts. Minor changes generally need only staff approval, but substantial alterations go to the Landmark Commission. Bring product data and drawings to the application.

University Park says a permit is needed in many cases for replacing windows. Highland Park lists permits for remodeling, additions and repairs, and its plan checklist asks for window SHGC and U-factor. They are separate towns with separate offices, so confirm with each before you order.

Yes. Fort Worth says replacement or addition of exterior doors, windows or burglar bars requires a building permit. Urban design districts and historic districts add a Certificate of Appropriateness review. Confirm the submittal list with Fort Worth Development Services before you order.

Yes. Southlake's residential guidelines say window replacement does require a permit. The city also asks for an overall photo of the house and photos of each elevation with replaced windows at inspection. Call Building Inspections to confirm what to submit.

Yes. Large hail can break glass and damage frames and other parts of a home. The May 1995 Mayfest storm caused an estimated $2 billion in damages in Tarrant and Dallas counties. The National Weather Service says severe storms are most common in the spring months.

File an insurance claim as soon as you can, and photograph the damage first. The Texas Department of Insurance also says it is illegal to waive a homeowners deductible under state law. Make only temporary repairs, such as boarding up broken windows.

It depends on the risk you want to cover and the rating the product holds. Hurricane and impact ratings are specific to each product line. Bertrand lists a sliding system approved for high-risk hurricane zones. Jada publishes no impact rating that we found. Ask for the exact rating in writing.

Honey Rock is at 2020 Farrington Street, Dallas, Texas 75207. You can call (214) 484-9982 or send a message through the contact form on the contact page. The company says it is proudly serving the DFW Metroplex, and it will be in touch after you write.

Honey Rock's contact form lists three project types: Residential New Build, Residential Remodel and Commercial. Choose the one that fits, add a message about your openings and your plans, and Honey Rock will be in touch.

Use the contact form. It asks for your name, email, phone, the services you want, a preferred date, your budget, how you heard about Honey Rock and a message. Honey Rock says it will be in touch shortly. You can also call (214) 484-9982.

Honey Rock does not publish prices, because cost depends on the project. The main drivers are product type, sizes, glass, finish, hardware, lead time and installation. Describe your openings in the quote form, including your budget, and Honey Rock will be in touch.

Honey Rock says it is proudly serving the DFW Metroplex. This site has area pages with the permit and design rules we found for Dallas, the Park Cities, Fort Worth and Southlake. If your project is elsewhere in DFW, call (214) 484-9982 and ask.

Honey Rock's partners page shows three manufacturers: Jada for thermally broken steel windows and doors, Bertrand for aluminum, wood-aluminum, wood and uPVC systems, and Sun Windows for clad-wood and vinyl windows and doors. Each has its own page here.

Jada makes thermally broken steel windows and doors, grouped as swing, slide, fold and pivot. Jada says it manufactures everything it sells in California, and describes its profiles as narrow sightline Secco OS2 thermally broken steel. It publishes no sightline numbers.

Bertrand makes windows and doors in wood, PVC, aluminum and hybrid systems such as wood-aluminum. The company was founded in 1969 in Poland. Bertrand says it has no US subsidiary, and that aluminum constructions are made in 7-8 weeks. Ask Honey Rock about timing for your order.

Sun Windows makes clad-wood and vinyl windows and doors. It says its clad-wood products have wood interiors with extruded aluminum-clad exteriors, and that it builds them in its Owensboro, Kentucky factory. Ask Honey Rock for the warranty terms of the exact Sun line you plan to buy.

We do not rank brands Honey Rock does not work with. Judge any window on its NFRC label, sightline, finish, hardware and the maker's written warranty. Honey Rock's partners are Jada, Bertrand and Sun, and each page here lists what the maker publishes.