IMPACT WINDOW INSTALLATION PREMIER INSTALLER OF HIGH QUALITY & IMPACT RESISTANT HURRICANE WINDOWS AND STORM DOORS IN SOUTH FLORIDA
IMPACT WINDOW INSTALLATION
PREMIER INSTALLER OF HIGH QUALITY & IMPACT RESISTANT HURRICANE WINDOWS AND STORM DOORS IN SOUTH OF FLORIDA.
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In General Construction & Engineering Services we understand how vital it is for our Florida homes to have superior hurricane resistant impact windows. As beautiful as our weather can be, we all know that hurricane season is no laughing matter. We carry only the finest brands of replacement impact windows.
Impact Windows
Living by the ocean can be such a joyfull experience: walking on the beach, enjoying the warm sunshine and fresh breezes. But when hurricane season comes, what’s the best window choice to protect a home?
One of the first breaches of the building envelope during a wind event: the windows. Non-impact windows won’t be able to hold up to the wind, weather and projectiles the way impact windows will. Weak, ineffective windows can be the difference between preserving family safety and possessions, and disaster.
According to the International Hurricane Protection Association (IHPA), once hurricane winds get inside a home, the roof – and most of the house structure – most likely will not make it to the end. Pressure build-up will cause these elements to separate, devastating a home in a matter of minutes.
Why Impact Windows are a Necessity
Sometimes it’s not the wind that shatters windows, but the debris the wind picks up and throws through windows. Photos like the ones below have become all too commonplace following significant wind events:
Wind Borne Map
Wind Borne Map
Have a good look at this wind map (left) which illustrates the wind-borne debris areas identified in the state of Florida alone, including adjustments made as part of the 2010 Florida Building Code (FBC). As these areas continue to expand and grow (the green space shows expansion made during the 2010 FBC), the need for choosing impact windows will become even more critical.
Beyond the shattered glass and property destruction, choosing weak, non-impact windows can bring on a huge list of challenges on the property owner such as Higher noise levels, Higher property insurance premiums, Lower resale value, Lower intruder protection, Less UV protection for furniture and items within the home.
after reading all this, one has to wonder: shouldn’t every home and building in storm-prone areas be constructed with impact windows?
