Impact Windows
The Importance of Impact Resistant Hurricane Windows & Patio Doors in South Miami
Hurricanes are part of South Miami life. The State of Florida has been hit by more than 114 hurricane level storms since record keeping began, 37 of them were classed as major storm systems.
What Happens When a Hurricane Hits a Home?
When a hurricane level wind enters a home through a broken or shattered window or door, the increase in pressure lifts off the roof and pushes out the structure. This is why it is vital to make sure your home is as close to hurricane-proof as you can; in order to ensure the wind flows around the building without entering it.
What Are Impact Windows & Hurricane Windows?
Hurricane Windows: This type of window is used in the states where violent tropical weather systems regularly wreak havoc on homes. The windows and doors with glass must be able to withstand them – the occasional strong gusts all the way to the highest category hurricane.
Impact Windows: Over the past 25 years the municipalities, led by Miami-Dade in South Florida, have seen the need for much stronger window and door systems in structures. After much experimentation, the studies showed you have a greater chance of maintaining the roof on a building if you were able to keep the exterior of the building intact. The window and glass industries were quick to find a solution.
Everything You Need to Know About Impact Windows and Doors
The automobile industries have been using laminated glass in vehicle production for years. This is a type of safety glass that does not shatter when struck by an object. It stays bonded and forms characteristic spider web-type cracks.
This is because of the interlayer (made from ethylene-vinyl or polyvinyl butyral) that is placed between two layers of glass. Even when broken, it is prevented from breaking into large or sharp pieces.
The State of Florida’s Building Codes Regarding Hurricanes
Florida is the driving force behind the implementation and development of hurricane building codes. Miami-Dade was the first to have stricter codes for all windows with the rest of the state following by adopting the Florida Building Code Standards in 2001. This is designed to give a uniform standard test and grading for impact windows and glass. The reliability and safety of all window glass in the state must withstand flying debris and hurricane-force winds.
The Incredible Benefits of Having Impact Resistant Windows
The benefits of having impact-resistant windows goes beyond simply being safe in an area that is hurricane-prone. They increase safety and noise reduction; they are also intrusion resistant from burglars trying to smash them. Parents can relax if small children are playing around impact-resistant windows and glass sliding doors. A homeowner reaps great benefits from having outside noise and temperature fluctuations reduced.
With all of these great features, impact windows and doors are a staple home design that gives a solid return on investment. Whatever life throws at your home, you will always have the comfort of knowing you have taken the best possible measures to protect your family and your assets.
Why We Use Polyvinyl Butyral Laminated Impact Glass
Here at Sliding Door Masters, we want to provide the best product to you for the best price. That is why we are proud to install the highest quality polyvinyl butyral (PVB) impact windows in the South Miami area.
Our PVB glass consists of a layer of polyvinyl butyral sandwiched between two panes of glass. It provides such benefits as optical clarity, high-tear resistance, first class adhesion and also absorbs the hardest of impacts.
The PVB layer is the best choice for acoustic insulation and significantly reducing the damaging effects of UV transmissions.
The impact glass that we install, with the polyvinyl butyral interlayer, offers intrusion resistance from smash and grab burglaries, bullets, hurricanes and any other type of explosive event. This is because it is the highest strength impact-proof glass.
When it comes to price, the cost of installing PVB glass in your home is more cost-effective. It is quicker and easier to install over other impact glass choices.
With our many years of experience, we have done all the research and price comparisons for you – so you can know that the impact glass we install in your home is absolutely the best choice for any homeowner in South Miami.
