Advantages of High-Impact Doors and Windows
Hurricanes can cause tremendous property loss. Surprisingly, a large amount of the damage is actually caused by flying debris such as tree limbs, signs, tiles, etc and not the wind itself. Once debris penetrates doors and windows it opens a path for strong winds. A house is not designed to withstand such forces which lift the roof and push out its walls. Even if the home isn't structurally compromised; water damage from a broken window can leave the home uninhabitable and its contents destroyed.
High impact doors and windows are designed, manufactured and tested to resist 140mph winds and stand up to the impacts of heavy objects traveling at 50 feet per second, easily exceeding the most stringent building codes.
Watch a short video to learn more about high impact windows.
More than just hurricane protection
High impact windows and doors pays for themselves many times over. In addition to weather protection, they offer key advantages over traditional windows and shutters:
- Save energy (up to 36% more efficient)
- Reduce outside noise
- Enhance the appearance of your home
- More cost-effective than standard window and shutter replacement
- Increase the value of your property (studies show up to 20%)
- Help secure home from intruders and break-ins
- Easy to clean and virtually maintenance free
- Lower homeowner insurance premiums