Impact Windows Vs. Non-Impact Windows
Hurricane resistant impact windows and doors go through a series of rigorous tests. These tests are performed using the following six criteria: air infiltration, water resistance, forced entry, wind resistance, flying debris, impact resistance and 9,000 internal/external pressure cycles. This type of cycling simulates the buffeting effect of hurricane force winds after the window is impacted and typically broken. The objective of these tests is to ensure that the impact resistant products, which are considered to be the weakest part of a building structure, will not be compromised or fail during the course of a hurricane.
Non-Impact products are products that have not met the required criteria as set forth above and have not met the hurricane building codes established by the State of Florida.
Advantage of Hurricane Impact Resistant Window and Doors
Impact windows and doors are designed to withstand the penetration of flying debris and to protect the structure from wind infiltration. The most severe damage to a structure is caused when the building envelope has been compromised by allowing wind to enter creating internal pressure that can lift the roof and cause other structural damage.
Impact approved windows and doors offer owners the benefits of year round protection, along with greater thermal efficiency, reduction in sound transmittance and additional UV protection.
Cost Comparison
Studies have been conducted to determine the difference in cost between impact resistant windows and doors and other code approved products such as accordion shutters, roll down shutters and wind abatement systems. When comparing the cost of an impact window and non-impact product, it is important to make sure to look at comparable quality. By combining the cost of the non-impact product and the shutter system together, typically the additional cost to upgrade to an impact resistant product is minimal. However, the value to your home or building will increase by a greater percentage with the installation of hurricane impact glass as your structure will now have the highest and best form of hurricane protection.
FLORIDA WINDOW & DOOR
Industry Leading Impact Windows & Doors
Impact Windows Vs. Non-Impact Windows
Hurricane resistant impact windows and doors go through a series of rigorous tests. These tests are performed using the following six criteria: air infiltration, water resistance, forced entry, wind resistance, flying debris, impact resistance and 9,000 internal/external pressure cycles. This type of cycling simulates the buffeting effect of hurricane force winds after the window is impacted and typically broken. The objective of these tests is to ensure that the impact resistant products, which are considered to be the weakest part of a building structure, will not be compromised or fail during the course of a hurricane.
Non-Impact products are products that have not met the required criteria as set forth above and have not met the hurricane building codes established by the State of Florida.
Advantage of Hurricane Impact Resistant Window and Doors
Impact windows and doors are designed to withstand the penetration of flying debris and to protect the structure from wind infiltration. The most severe damage to a structure is caused when the building envelope has been compromised by allowing wind to enter creating internal pressure that can lift the roof and cause other structural damage.
Impact approved windows and doors offer owners the benefits of year round protection, along with greater thermal efficiency, reduction in sound transmittance and additional UV protection.
Cost Comparison
Studies have been conducted to determine the difference in cost between impact resistant windows and doors and other code approved products such as accordion shutters, roll down shutters and wind abatement systems. When comparing the cost of an impact window and non-impact product, it is important to make sure to look at comparable quality. By combining the cost of the non-impact product and the shutter system together, typically the additional cost to upgrade to an impact resistant product is minimal. However, the value to your home or building will increase by a greater percentage with the installation of hurricane impact glass as your structure will now have the highest and best form of hurricane protection.
FLORIDA WINDOW & DOOR
Industry Leading Hurricane Impact Glass Windows
Our Replacement Windows Will Upgrade Your Home’s Appearance, Energy Efficiency, and Overall Value
Hurricane resistant impact windows go through a series of rigorous tests. These tests are performed using the following six criteria: air infiltration, water resistance, forced entry, wind resistance, flying debris, impact resistance and 9,000 internal/external pressure cycles.
This type of cycling simulates the buffeting effect of hurricane force winds after the window is impacted and typically broken. The objective of these tests is to ensure that the impact resistant products, which are considered to be the weakest part of a building structure, will not be compromised or fail during the course of a hurricane.
Non-Impact products are products that have not met the required criteria as set forth above and have not met the hurricane building codes established by the State of Florida.
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French Doors
Impact Glass French Door Features:
- Available as single or a double door
- Hinging allows easy operation
- Optional sidelights available
- Beautifully fills large openings and provides additional light
- Two Point locking system adds strength and security
- Three Point locking system optional for added safety by securing door frame in three places
- Prepped for industry standard hardware
French Doors
Impact Glass French Door Features:
- Available as single or a double door
- Hinging allows easy operation
- Optional sidelights available
- Beautifully fills large openings and provides additional light
- Two Point locking system adds strength and security
- Three Point locking system optional for added safety by securing door frame in three places
- Prepped for industry standard hardware
Sliding Doors
Impact Glass Sliding Door Features:
- Sized available for every opening
- Expansions of up to 40 feet in width
- Panels up to 4’x 10’ or 5’ x 8’
- By-pass, pocket and 90 degree 10 135 corner door configurations
- Dual point locking mechanism
- Amazing, uninterrupted views and a great source of natural light
- Screens available
Sliding Doors
Impact Glass Sliding Door Features:
- 20 Configurations Available – Including Pocket Door Configurations
- Stainless Steel Tandem Precision Bearing Wheels – For Effortless Opening & Closing
- Non-Corrosive Hardware
- Heavy Duty Box Screen – Will Not Jump Off Track
- Maintenance Free Aluminum Construction – With Traditional “Wood Look”
- For Residential & Multi-Story Buildings
Rolling Windows
Impact Glass Horizontal Roller Window Features:
- Available in two and three light configurations
- Rolls smooth and easy with adjustable operation
- Screen provided
- Locks for added strength and security
Rolling Windows
Impact Glass Horizontal Roller Window Features:
- Available in two and three light configurations
- Rolls smooth and easy with adjustable operation
- Screen provided
- Locks for added strength and security
Picture Windows
Impact Glass Picture Window Features:
- Available in a variety of shapes and sizes
- Provides maximum amount of light
- Architectural shapes available
Picture Windows
Impact Glass Picture Window Features:
- Thick Durable Frames – 25% Thicker Than Competition
- Smooth Flush Appearance – On Interior & Exterior
- Non-Corrosive Hardware – Standard With All Windows
- Energy Efficient Insulated Impact Glass – Available With All Windows
- PPG Custom Colors – Same Color In and Out or Split Finish Available
- OG/Continuous Grid – Available on Exterior & Interior of Windows
High Rise Windows
Impact Glass Single Hung High Rise Window Features:
- Made for Multi-Story Buildings – Or Where There is Potential For Extreme Wind & Rain Exposure
- Highest Hurricane Test Rating – Highest in the Industry
- 4″ High Tubular Sill – Stops Water Penetration in the Most Extreme Weather Conditions
- Standard 7/16″ Glass – Thicker Than Competition
- Large or Small Missile Impact
- PPG Custom Colors – Same Color In and Out or Split Finish Available
High Rise Windows
Impact Glass Single Hung High Rise Window Features:
- Made for Multi-Story Buildings – Or Where There is Potential For Extreme Wind & Rain Exposure
- Highest Hurricane Test Rating – Highest in the Industry
- 4″ High Tubular Sill – Stops Water Penetration in the Most Extreme Weather Conditions
- Standard 7/16″ Glass – Thicker Than Competition
- Large or Small Missile Impact
- PPG Custom Colors – Same Color In and Out or Split Finish Available
Single Hung Windows
Impact Glass Single Hung Residential Window Features:
- Provides smooth, easy opening and closing
- Two locks for added strength and security (24”and wider)
- Screen provided
- Oriel window optional
Single Hung Windows
Impact Glass Single Hung Residential Window Features:
- Provides smooth, easy opening and closing
- Two locks for added strength and security (24”and wider)
- Screen provided
- Oriel window optional
Casement Windows
Residential Impact Glass Casement Window Features:
- Single unit hinged for opening: either left or right
- Double unit hinged for one opening: left, one right
- Triple unit hinged for opening: one left, one right, fixed center unit
- OG/Continuous Grid – Available on Exterior Windows
- Multi-point locking system for added security and strength
- Egress hinge standard
Casement Windows
Residential Impact Glass Casement Window Features:
- Single unit hinged for opening: either left or right
- Double unit hinged for one opening: left, one right
- Triple unit hinged for opening: one left, one right, fixed center unit
- OG/Continuous Grid – Available on Exterior Windows
- Multi-point locking system for added security and strength
- Egress hinge standard
- French Doors
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French Doors
Impact Glass French Door Features:
- Available as single or a double door
- Hinging allows easy operation
- Optional sidelights available
- Beautifully fills large openings and provides additional light
- Two Point locking system adds strength and security
- Three Point locking system optional for added safety by securing door frame in three places
- Prepped for industry standard hardware
French Doors
Impact Glass French Door Features:
- Available as single or a double door
- Hinging allows easy operation
- Optional sidelights available
- Beautifully fills large openings and provides additional light
- Two Point locking system adds strength and security
- Three Point locking system optional for added safety by securing door frame in three places
- Prepped for industry standard hardware
- Sliding Doors
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Sliding Doors
Impact Glass Sliding Door Features:
- Sized available for every opening
- Expansions of up to 40 feet in width
- Panels up to 4’x 10’ or 5’ x 8’
- By-pass, pocket and 90 degree 10 135 corner door configurations
- Dual point locking mechanism
- Amazing, uninterrupted views and a great source of natural light
- Screens available
Sliding Doors
Impact Glass Sliding Door Features:
- 20 Configurations Available – Including Pocket Door Configurations
- Stainless Steel Tandem Precision Bearing Wheels – For Effortless Opening & Closing
- Non-Corrosive Hardware
- Heavy Duty Box Screen – Will Not Jump Off Track
- Maintenance Free Aluminum Construction – With Traditional “Wood Look”
- For Residential & Multi-Story Buildings
- Horizontal Roller
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Rolling Windows
Impact Glass Horizontal Roller Window Features:
- Available in two and three light configurations
- Rolls smooth and easy with adjustable operation
- Screen provided
- Locks for added strength and security
Rolling Windows
Impact Glass Horizontal Roller Window Features:
- Available in two and three light configurations
- Rolls smooth and easy with adjustable operation
- Screen provided
- Locks for added strength and security
- Picture
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Picture Windows
Impact Glass Picture Window Features:
- Available in a variety of shapes and sizes
- Provides maximum amount of light
- Architectural shapes available
Picture Windows
Impact Glass Picture Window Features:
- Thick Durable Frames – 25% Thicker Than Competition
- Smooth Flush Appearance – On Interior & Exterior
- Non-Corrosive Hardware – Standard With All Windows
- Energy Efficient Insulated Impact Glass – Available With All Windows
- PPG Custom Colors – Same Color In and Out or Split Finish Available
- OG/Continuous Grid – Available on Exterior & Interior of Windows
- High Rise
-
High Rise Windows
Impact Glass Single Hung High Rise Window Features:
- Made for Multi-Story Buildings – Or Where There is Potential For Extreme Wind & Rain Exposure
- Highest Hurricane Test Rating – Highest in the Industry
- 4″ High Tubular Sill – Stops Water Penetration in the Most Extreme Weather Conditions
- Standard 7/16″ Glass – Thicker Than Competition
- Large or Small Missile Impact
- PPG Custom Colors – Same Color In and Out or Split Finish Available
High Rise Windows
Impact Glass Single Hung High Rise Window Features:
- Made for Multi-Story Buildings – Or Where There is Potential For Extreme Wind & Rain Exposure
- Highest Hurricane Test Rating – Highest in the Industry
- 4″ High Tubular Sill – Stops Water Penetration in the Most Extreme Weather Conditions
- Standard 7/16″ Glass – Thicker Than Competition
- Large or Small Missile Impact
- PPG Custom Colors – Same Color In and Out or Split Finish Available
- Single Hung
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Single Hung Windows
Impact Glass Single Hung Residential Window Features:
- Provides smooth, easy opening and closing
- Two locks for added strength and security (24”and wider)
- Screen provided
- Oriel window optional
Single Hung Windows
Impact Glass Single Hung Residential Window Features:
- Provides smooth, easy opening and closing
- Two locks for added strength and security (24”and wider)
- Screen provided
- Oriel window optional
- Casement
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Casement Windows
Residential Impact Glass Casement Window Features:
- Single unit hinged for opening: either left or right
- Double unit hinged for one opening: left, one right
- Triple unit hinged for opening: one left, one right, fixed center unit
- OG/Continuous Grid – Available on Exterior Windows
- Multi-point locking system for added security and strength
- Egress hinge standard
Casement Windows
Residential Impact Glass Casement Window Features:
- Single unit hinged for opening: either left or right
- Double unit hinged for one opening: left, one right
- Triple unit hinged for opening: one left, one right, fixed center unit
- OG/Continuous Grid – Available on Exterior Windows
- Multi-point locking system for added security and strength
- Egress hinge standard
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