What You Need to Know About Impact Windows



Protect your family and home when you replace your traditional windows with impact windows today. Impact windows are strong and durable, and prevent strong winds and intruders from coming into your house. 


You’ll also notice energy savings when you replace your windows with impact windows. Impact windows are well insulated and keep the cool air in your home during the hot summer months, and the warmer air in your home during the cooler winter months. 


Learn everything you need to know about impact windows here. 


Impact-resistant windows are made up of heavy-duty frames and impact-resistant laminated glass. A special silicone glazing process is used to keep the glass from breaking away from the frame. The impact-resistant glass is made up of two panes of glass bonded together with a special interlayer of clear polyvinyl butyral. 


Impact windows are similar to car windshields, except they’re three times stronger. Because of the two bonded panes and special interlayer, even a 2 x 4 traveling at 50 feet per second would not break the window. Although debris and intruders may crack the window, the window won’t actually break. 


Our laminated impact-resistant glass at HPA meets rigorous industry codes, including the American Society of Testing Materials standard for preventing forced entry (ASTM F1233) and the burglary resistant guidelines issued by Underwriters Laboratories (UL 972).


Impact windows also have a locking mechanism that makes it impossible to access from the exterior of your home. That means intruders and forced entry won’t happen. 


The vinyl sash frames of impact windows also make it impossible for forced entry to happen. The frames have multiple chambers and are reinforced with rigid metal reinforcement to provide structural integrity. 


Here at HPA we have three different types of impact windows for you to choose from. They are: 


DuraShield Impact Windows

These windows are rated for 125mph wind speeds. They’ve also passed multiple tests to ensure that your family and home will stay protected. You can learn more about thesee windows here. 


DuraShield Level D, Coastal

These windows are rated for 163mph wind speeds and have also passed multiple safey tests. They can be installed practically anywhere, even right on the coastline. Learn more about these strong windows here. 


DuraShield High Velocity Hurricane Zone

These windows are the strongest and are rated for 175mph winds. They’ve also achieved “HVHZ certification” which means that they are tested and approved for High Velocity Hurricane Zones. You can find more information about these windows here. 


Impact resistant windows are the best protection against violent weather and intruders. Protect your family and your home when you make the switch today. If you have any questions or would like to learn more about any of our windows, please feel free to contact us at 800-398-3730 or visit our website. 


Sources

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