Companies You Can Trust For The Best Hurricane Impact Windows
If you live in a place where violent weather is a regular occurrence, you should make sure your house is well-equipped with devices that will effectively help shield your property. Storm shutters and storm windows or hurricane impact windows are examples of such devices. Retrofitting your home with these windows is made easier with the plethora of manufacturers who specialize in them. Here are five of the most highly-esteemed producers of hurricane windows in the United States.
Gorell Windows and Doors (www.gorell.com)
Founded by Wayne Gorell, this company manufactures specially engineered, custom-made replacement and new-construction windows and doors. Their featured product lines include the Armor Max Plus (AMP) and Armor Impact Plus (AIP) hurricane impact windows, and the 5400 Series (DP-50) storm protection windows. The glass panes of these windows are designed to resist the impact of windborne debris and are equipped with the SolarPanel Plus Low-E coating. Gorell is a member of the International Hurricane Protection Association.
Simonton Windows (www.simonton.com)
Established in 1946, this company has grown to become a manufacturer of premium windows, including storm windows. Among their offerings are the Simonton StormBreaker Series 100VL vinyl replacement products and the Simonton StormBreaker Plus 300VL line, which features aluminum or steel-reinforced vinyl frames and laminated, impact-resistant glass that protects against windborne objects. These windows are designed to satisfy building codes, which can differ depending on geographical location. They are available in various styles and require very little cost to maintain.
Andersen Windows and Doors (www.andersenwindowsanddoors.com)
Founded in 1903, this company now manufactures more than six million windows and doors, and their sales come from all over the world. They offer a multitude of various window styles, but those who live in high-wind prone areas such as Florida should consider the company's Stormwatch window series. Examples include the Stormwatch Arch Window, the Stormwatch Elliptical Window, the Stormwatch Gothic Window, the Stormwatch Picture Window for Casement Windows, and the Stormwatch Transom Window for Tilt-Wash Double-Hung Windows. Their windows come in a variety of frame finishes and colors, such as pine, sandtone, and forest green. Prices vary according to style, but to illustrate, Andersen's 400 Series Arch Windows with Stormwatch Protection has a base price of $2,987 while that of the 400 Series Standard Octagon Windows with Stormwatch Protection is $1,090.
Custom Window Systems (www.cws.cc)
If you live in a coastal area like Florida, you can help protect your property and family from the effects of high winds that are prevalent in those areas. Custom Window Systems offers a special line of hurricane resistant windows in its Coastal Series, the panes of which are coated with a special laminated glass that adds to their strength. Their Wind-Pact Plus Large Missile Impact Windows comply with Miami-Dade County and ASTM impact criteria, and also offer the additional benefits of resisting forced entry and muting unwanted outside noises.
PGT Industries (www.pgtindustries.com)
After Hurricane Andrew devastated the South Florida area in 1992, one of the impact-resistant window and door manufacturers to emerge into the spotlight was PGT Industries. The company's line of WinGuard Impact-Resistant Windows and Doors are equipped with aluminum or vinyl frames and feature insulating glass that make for energy-efficient home products. If you want proof of this company's excellence, consider the fact that they helped develop the building codes for windborne debris and wind loading in Florida's Miami-Dade county.
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