HPA Windows

  Thirty years ago, most homes in Florida were unlikely to have windows that could withstand hurricane-force winds. When Hurricane Andrew struck the state in 1992, it caused $25 billion in damage and was the catalyst for changing the building codes in Florida’s coastal communities.   In the beginning, impact-resistant windows were simply windows strengthened with obvious, unsightly clamps. The industry has since evolved. Today’s impact-resistant window consists of a polyvinyl plastic inner layer surrounded by two sheets of glass. The glass may shatter upon if a heavy object hits it, but it won’t break into bits making it less likely for wind to penetrate the home and cause further damages.   Window manufacturers have improved the glass and refined the design so you can’t tell an impact-resistant window from a regular window. You can have impact-resistant windows custom made to fit your home. Whether you’re looking for a traditional all-white window to contemporary shapes with colored