Impact windows and glass impact doors are made with impact-resistant laminated glass consisting of two or more clear panes of glass bonded together with a clear plastic-like film (usually polyvinyl butyral) sandwich between two panes. If cracked or broken the glass fragments will adhere to the plastic inter-layer preventing water, wind, or debris from entering the home. Impact windows and doors generally have heavier frames than regular residential windows.
Hurricane or impact windows and doors’ main function is to protect from wind, water, and wind born debris in the event of a storm. Impact-resistant glazing, also known as hurricane windows or glass doors, are windows and doors that have been tested for wind loads and wind-borne debris.
Broward, Coastal Palm Beach, and Miami-Dade are in a High-Velocity Wind Zone, and Impact Windows and doors must meet the most stringent testing requirements.
Energy Savings – Leaky windows run up your energy bill by making your air conditioner run longer to cool your home. Impact, laminated glass windows provide greater insulation, and adding a tint will help block the sun’s rays to keep your home significantly cooler.
Tints – Impact glass can be clear, but because of the amount of sunshine in storm-prone areas most often the glass is tinted. Commonly available tint choices are bronze, grey, green or blue.
UV Protection – Tinting your impact windows can help reduce ultraviolet light, which not only causes damage to your skin, but can also fade furniture, artwork, and carpets in the home.
Privacy Impact Glass – Impact windows can be made with obscured textured privacy glass and are commonly utilized on bathroom windows. Another popular choice on entrance impact glass doors is a white opaque privacy interlayer. The white interlayer makes the glass opaque yet lets in loads of light and provides a clean, modern look.
Noise Reduction – Old windows offer little insulation or soundproofing. Impact windows are much thicker than a standard widow and that will significantly reduce the amount of outside noise intrusion.
Security – Breaking windows is a very common way thieves gain entrance to a home. Impact windows are designed to resist impacts. Thieves will often bypass homes with impact windows knowing how difficult they are to breach.
Let the pros at GM Door, Window and Screen give you a free quote about upgrading your doors and windows, so you can be ready for storm season. Family-owned and operated, GM Door Window and Screen has been around since 1968. Call the pros at GM Door Window and Screen to get a free estimate.
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