How Do Hurricane Impact Windows Work?

Hurricane impact windows are one of the most important upgrades you can make to your home. They offer a significant improvement in window safety for residents living in hurricane-prone areas. The unique technologies used in these windows ensures that they are able to withstand extreme weather events and keep your home safe. Here's how:

Shatter-Resistant Film

One way that hurricane impact windows keep you safe is with the help of shatter-resistant film. This film is applied on either side of the window panes, sealing the glass inside. This means that even if the window is struck by flying debris or subject to extreme atmospheric pressures, the glass will stay contained and in place. The glass may crack, but won't blow into the room or cause any further damage.

Inner-Membrane Windows

Aside from impact-resistant films, some hurricane impact windows also rely on an inner membrane technology that fills the space between the window panes. This membrane is made up of a PVB layer that holds the glass together, preventing it from blowing outward. When combined with window film, this makes the windows nearly impervious to any kind of puncture or shattering even up to wind speeds of 200 mph, or a category 5 hurricane. Learn more about the materials used to construct hurricane impact windows in another article we recently published.

Thanks to the unique strength hurricane impact windows, they can protect your home and your family from the dangers of flying objects and broken glass during extreme weather events. By coating the glass with a protective film and filling the space between the window panes with PVB adhesive, the window becomes more durable and resistant to all kinds of damage. This is far more effective than other forms of impact protection like screens or shutters because it is a permanent, single-installation that will last for years with little maintenance required.