Here are four ways to hurricane proof your windows.
Storm proof doors and windows.
While this impact resistant glass will probably still shatter upon strong impact from flying objects it generally remains attached to the inner membrane and the window frame.
If the glass breaks hurricane film prevents glass shards from zipping around inside your home.
Low e4 impact resistant glass provides all the benefits of monolithic impact resistant glass while adding an insulating air space that helps keep homes cool in the summer and warm in the winter.
Sustained winds of 130 mph to 250 mph are generally associated with tornados.
Updated april 24 2019.
Tough clear plastic hurricane film is popular because you can t really see it and you can leave it in place year round.
Add hurricane window film.
Stormpro doors and frame assemblies meet the requirements for fire protection icc 500 2014 and fema guidelines.
Windows that are marketed as hurricane resistant or storm proof are constructed with impact resistant glass treated with a layer of polyvinyl butral pvb or ethylene vinyl acetate eva.
The extra heavy duty stormpro assemblies helps to fortify the opening to withstand extreme wind speeds and flying debris during a tornado.
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For maximum protection impact resistant glass guards against windborne debris and eliminates the hassles inconvenience and cost of storing and installing storm panels or shutters.