Have you ever thought about how installing impact windows can financially benefit you and help keep your family safe?

You’ve successfully kept your home safe and warm this past winter; now it’s time to keep your home cool and safe from the sun’s heat and radiation this summer.

We all know what time of the year is approaching-- hurricane season. The season kicks-off in less than 2 months, June 1st, and lasts until November 30th. If you recall 20 years ago, hurricane Bertha plowed over North Carolina and Georgia resulting in 12 deaths and $250-270 million in property damage. Hurricane Bertha was 20 years ago, yet it still foreshadows future hurricanes, such as hurricane Katrina which caused more than $105 billion in property damage and sustained wind gusts of 175 mph.

From hurricane protection to security, impact windows are a very smart way to protect your family. Plus, impact windows will provide you with so many additional benefits!

In the last year, the window and door industry has seen significant trends emerging. Here are a few of those new and exciting trends!

A warranty is a written guarantee, issued to the purchaser by the manufacturer and/or installer, promising to repair or replace the product if necessary within a specified period of time.

Replacing your windows can be a big investment, so it’s important to make sure that you hire a licensed and reputable window contractor that offers excellent customer service and good prices.

The answer is a resounding YES! But the question is…what type of windows should you invest in for your home to maximize your electric bill savings?

Impact Glass, also known as laminated glass, is typically two pieces of glass with an interlayer made of durable plastic (PVB).

This innovation has been around for many years—primarily in the automotive industry for use in windshields.

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HVHZ stands for High Velocity Hurricane Zones and is part of the Florida building code. If you live in Florida, in Miami/Dade, Broward Counties or Coastal Palm Beach County, you are in an HVHZ. Other states contain similar codes, sometimes with a different name—check with your state building codes and/or licensed contractor.