Investing in impact windows has advantages for homeowners seeking safety and soundproofing. In areas subject to tornadoes and hurricanes—violent storms that can generate dangerous flying debris—impact-resistant windows may be a legal necessity.
When it’s a legal requirement permits are required. Window permit requirements vary by where you live depending on vulnerability to hurricanes, tornadoes or other storms (in Florida, check with a local window contractor like Florida Home Improvement Associates for permitting details).
Hurricane Season Can Wreak Havoc on Unprepared Families
September 27, 2017
Each year between mid-August and mid-October, hot air mixes with sun-warmed ocean waters as moisture increases in the atmosphere. This eight-week period marks the peak of Atlantic hurricane season, where thermodynamics synch to create the most dangerous disturbances. In fact, 87 percent of category 1 and 2 hurricanes and 96 percent of major hurricanes occur during this time, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
Often-Overlooked Improvements That Can Hurricane-Proof Your Home
May 24, 2017
It's never too soon to prepare your home for hurricane season. Although the strongest (Category 5) hurricanes are not a yearly occurrence, the winds from weaker hurricanes or tropical storms can still cause sizeable damage.
Protecting Your Home: When Mother Nature Wreaks Havoc
February 23, 2017
Every region of the country has a unique set of weather-related dangers. Therefore, no one is entirely immune to the need to protect their home and property from the strongest forces of Mother Nature. It is possible to learn from past disasters and take steps to protect your home from future storms, but such lessons can be incredibly costly. It only takes one storm surge or one 150-mph wind gust to demolish a home.
