Nothing is more important than your safety, especially during a severe weather event. According to experts, providing your home with the right features is critical to withstand extreme conditions and protect your home and family.Â
Many households and businesses use impact windows in their properties for the best protection against hurricane-force winds. If you live in Florida, you might be wondering whether it’s legally required to install impact-resistant windows or not. Â
Hurricane-resistant windows, also called impact windows, are designed to withstand the stresses of hurricanes. Reinforced with polyvinyl butyral or ethylene-vinyl acetate, these windows are resistant to impact from strong winds and projectiles moving at high speeds. Learn more about them here. How Do Impact Windows Offer Protection? While the impact-resistant glass in impact windows can …
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It’s impressive how impact windows and window shutters protect homes during extreme weather. To help you decide which ones are better for your home, Prestige Windows & Doors discusses the pros and cons of impact windows and shutter windows. Impact Windows Impact windows are made to protect against damage from storms. They also cut down …
As a resident of South Florida, you have several options when it comes to protecting your home against the damaging effects of storms. When it comes to storm-resistant windows, two usually come to mind: hurricane and impact windows. Some people use the terms interchangeably, but they differ in many ways. Prestige Windows & Doors highlights the …
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