Hurricanes can be
destructive when they hit an area, and that is the time when you need to
protect your home, property and family members. Broward impact windows are a
very effective solution. When compared to shutter windows, impact windows are
efficient and work very well in storms and and hurricanes. The protection that
they provide is effective. It is important for consumers to know how impact
windows work.
Hurricane
Impact Windows
The impact windows in Broward are not just regular windows. They are not as light as regular windows,
yet they are designed beautifully and are made with high quality materials.
Impact windows withstand the impact of heavy objects that fly at fast speed
towards homes. The materials used are heavy, and they come with two or more panes
of glass. The glass is tightly bonded so that it can control the impact of
heavy objects falling on it. The bonding of the frame to the glass is also very
unique and has a greater strength as compared to regular windows. The glass is
fastened to powerful material like the polyvinyl butyral that is used to bond.
Impact
Glass
There are two types of
impact glass: shatter resistant film windows and the inner membrane technology.
Both types work as a barrier against flying debris and the effects of atmospheric
pressure. They come with aluminum frames and are sturdy enough not to crack and
break. The polyvinyl butyral is made to be applied in-between two panes of
glass so that the glass does not splinter and scatter. The glass is placed in
an autoclave at 400 degrees Fahrenheit that is heated at high pressure so that
the strength is increased. The polyvinyl butyral windows come with greater
pressure resistance which are very strong. The other ones with the PET
laminated glass, and the glass polycarbonate comes with structural silicone
sealant that is attached to the frame.
While choosing, you
should check the grade and the certification of the impact windows before
installing.
