See the Difference and be Prepared for Hurricane Season with Impact Windows

Impact Windows?

When looking at our website catalog, you will see a lot of selling points. This is no different when it comes to our custom made impact windows. But what does it mean to "keep you ahead of the storm," and how do impact windows protect your home through severe weather? You may be asking yourself—"do I even need impact windows?" 

If you live close to the coast, the answer is definitely yes!

Why You Need Impact Windows

"Can't I tape my windows to protect them during a storm?"

A common belief is that taping your windows before a storm will improve their structurability. This is not the case. Not only does taping your windows not improve its structural integrity, it poses a greater danger. This is because the tape ensures when the glass breaks, it will break into much bigger pieces, causing much greater damage to you and your home.

Windows are the First Line of Defense Against a Hurricane

When a windows shatter, a lot more can be damaged than just the glass. This is because when a window breaks during a major storm like a hurricane, the low pressure inside the house and the high pressure outside rapidly equalize. If the hurricane is strong enough, it is smilar to an explosive decompression and can result in anything from roofs being blown off to wall collapse. 

Simply put, regular windows are not equipped to handle the hazards that occur near the coast. Impact windows provide your home the security that it needs. Here are a few reasons why Window World impact windows are the best all-around option for security, comfort, and cost.

Excellent Thermal Protection

While all of our windows have the option of SolarZone® insulated glass, the laminated glass of our impact windows provide you even more protection. Using the same kind of glass in airport terminals and recording studios, they block out 99% of the Sun's harmful UV rays and absorb sound. With our impact windows, you can have all the benefits of thermal protection with the protection and durability of laminated glass. These include—lower inside glass temperature and thermal protection to keep your house colder during the summer and hotter during the winter, minimal interior glare, and reduced solar heat gain. 

Save Energy and Money

Increased thermal protection means that you also save money in addition to increasing your level of comfort. Less energy transfer means less money spent on air condition and heating. It also adds a large amount to your resale value if you ever decide to move.

Unbeatable Protection and Safety

We've saved the best for last. Window World's impact windows are made out of polyvinyl butyral (PVB), meaning that if our windows do crack during a storm, it will only be the outer layer, leaving only a fine spiderweb-pattern as the inner membrane remains intact.

In 2004, Hurricane Ivan struck the Southern US. It killed fifty seven people and caused approximately $20.5 billion in damage from North Carolina to Florida. One homeowner's windows all shattered at the storm hit, causing substantial damage, but their Window World impact windows remained undamaged. 

See the Window World difference for yourself:

If you live on or near the coast, Window World impact windows are for you. They provide the best all-around combination of protection, comfort, and energy savings.