Kendall Architectural Glazing, Monumental Doors & Hurricane Roofing

Kendall spans an extensive residential territory in southwest Miami-Dade County, stretching from Dadeland and Continental Park west toward Horse Country and the urban boundary. Corridors along Kendall Drive (SW 88th Street), Sunset Drive (SW 72nd Street), Killian Parkway (SW 104th Street), Galloway Road (SW 87th Avenue), and SW 107th/117th/137th Avenues represent the western path of Hurricane Andrew's destructive eyewall. Under ASCE 7-22 wind load criteria, Kendall is classified under Exposure C conditions with a 175 MPH basic wind speed. Inland suburban heat island effects create significant thermal loading during summer months, while open estate pockets in Horse Country create unimpeded wind acceleration channels. Our engineering calculations model negative suction forces up to -130 PSF on roof overhangs and fenestration corner zones.

Kendall homes face intense solar radiation and high summer heat indices, making energy performance as critical as impact resistance. We install High-Velocity Hurricane Zone impact windows engineered with 0.090-inch Kuraray SentryGlas ionoplast interlayers. SentryGlas prevents glass deflection and structural failure during cyclical pressure testing (TAS 203). Our glazing systems feature thermally isolated heavy-gauge 6063-T6 aluminum frames with double-silver Low-E 366 coatings on surface two. This achieves an exceptional Solar Heat Gain Coefficient of 0.22, reducing HVAC runtime and lowering utility costs while blocking 95% of UV rays.

Transforming the entry of a Kendall estate requires monumental architectural doors engineered for effortless operation. We install 12-foot custom pivot doors utilizing FritsJurgens System M+ concealed hydraulic subfloor pivot mechanisms. The base pivot plate is core-drilled and anchored directly into the structural concrete slab with high-tensile epoxy anchors. Door leaves are handcrafted from solid old-growth Teak, dense Ipe, or composite architectural timbers over an internal aluminum skeleton. To seal against wind-driven rain, the bottom rail integrates an Athmer automatic drop seal paired with heavy-duty perimeter magnetic compression weatherstripping rated to +100/-130 PSF design pressures.

Modern Kendall estate renovations frequently incorporate multi-slide pocketing glass walls to merge indoor living areas with outdoor pool patios. We install motorized multi-slide glass walls with flush floor tracks recessed directly into structural concrete floor slab recesses. The track assemblies feature continuous internal PVC weeping conduits connected to dedicated gravity drains. Panels are driven by concealed brushless DC linear motors integrated with home automation systems and battery backup. With 1.25-inch structural meeting stiles reinforced with internal carbon-steel fins, our systems deliver expansive panoramic views while resisting full HVHZ storm loads.

Vehicle garages and workshops in Kendall require full-view sectional glass garage doors engineered for severe cyclonic pressures. We install commercial-grade sectional glass garage doors reinforced with 20-gauge steel U-bar horizontal wind-load struts on every section seam. Vertical tracks are constructed from 14-gauge commercial galvanized steel anchored into reinforced concrete tie-columns with 3/8-inch concrete wedge anchors. Panels feature 9/16-inch laminated impact glass engineered to withstand 175 MPH wind loads and severe debris impacts.

Kendall residences benefit greatly from the thermal reflectivity and storm resilience of metal roofing. We install 24-gauge Galvalume steel standing seam metal roofing with 2.0-inch mechanically double-locked vertical ribs. Panels are anchored using concealed stainless steel expansion clips that allow natural thermal expansion during extreme summer heat. Beneath the metal panels, we install a continuous Secondary Water Barrier (SWR) self-adhering polymer-modified bitumen membrane rated for high temperatures up to 265 degrees Fahrenheit. The 3/4-inch CDX plywood roof decking is secured with 8d ring-shank nails at 6-inch spacing on edges and in the field, exceeding Miami-Dade County NOA wind uplift standards.

For residential additions, guest casitas, and structural retrofits in Kendall, we construct USA 2x6 Southern Yellow Pine structural wood framing at 16 inches on-center. We establish continuous load paths from roof trusses down to the concrete foundation using Simpson Strong-Tie HDU hold-downs, HGA10 gussets, and heavy hurricane straps embedded into masonry tie-beams. The building envelope is sealed with DuPont Tyvek CommercialWrap and DuPont FlexWrap sill pan flashing at all rough openings. Our installations qualify homeowners for up to $10,000 in grant funding through the My Safe Florida Home program, delivering significant insurance premium discounts.

Kendall construction and remodeling is regulated under the Miami-Dade County Department of Regulatory and Economic Resources (RER). Key landmarks include the Baptist Health South Florida Hospital main campus, Dadeland commercial hub, Continental Park, and the equestrian enclave of Horse Country. Residential styles range from sprawling 1970s and 1980s ranch homes undergoing comprehensive modernization to newly constructed contemporary mansions and custom Mediterranean estates. Our team coordinates all municipal and county permit submissions, structural calculations, and NOA packages to ensure total compliance with Miami-Dade High-Velocity Hurricane Zone regulations.

Six Senses Builders is a Florida Certified General Contractor (#CGC1539897) serving architectural estates and coastal enclaves throughout Kendall and surrounding areas:

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