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Living in Florida, you know how severe the weather can get and how important it is to protect your home, family, and pets from strong winds and flying debris. The safety of your home and family depends on the planning you make to guarantee it can withstand these severe storms.  Two ways you can ensure your home and family’s safety is with impact windows and hurricane shutters. Keep reading to find out what the difference between the two is and which one is right for your home.  Hurricane Shutters Hurricane shutters are designed to protect your windows when strong winds hit. They are installed over your windows and act as a shield against flying debris. It’s important to note that even though you can install these over any type of glass window if you want to ensure 100% protection from strong winds, install them over impact-resistant windows.  There are many pros to having hurricane shutters installed. They’re reliable, cheap, can be removed easily, and they come in many d...

Florida homeowners are no strangers to hurricane season and the preparation that comes with it. Though boarding up your windows and laying down sandbags to protect your home and its windows are definitely great ways to ease your anxiety, upgrading your windows to storm-proof, impact resistant windows are a fantastic way to add an extra layer of protection, and give you some peace of mind! Though many Florida residents and other homeowners in hurricane-prone areas may have hurricane shutters on their home, impact resistant windows offer so many more added benefits. HPA Windows suggests installing both on your home for as much security as possible, but you should never overlook the importance of impact resistant windows. Here are some of the best benefits of impact resistant windows:  One-Time Installation. Unlike hurricane shutters, which you will have to install before a storm and remove after, hurricane windows only require a one time installation. This avoids the hassle of havi...

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, ...

  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 shape...

In Florida, we’re fortunate to have warmer weather year-round, plenty of outdoor activities, and beautiful views of the Gulf of Mexico. However, a wonderful coastal lifestyle also brings a greater risk of damaging storms and hurricanes. Even if your home is prepared for inclement weather, being in a hurricane’s path is downright scary. While laying down sandbags and boarding up windows and doors can be effective in preventing damage, a better preventative measure is to upgrade your windows to withstand hurricane-force winds. As you prepare your home for hurricane season, here are some benefits of installing impact windows: Hurricane protection. Impact windows are specifically designed to withstand winds up to 200 MPH as well as wind-borne debris, they provide the best protection against storms. Most of the damage during storms occurs through windows and doors; once either is broken they allow wind, flying debris, and water inside your home - potentially resulting in stru...