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Hurricane
window protection is very important, not only to keep your windows
intact, but also to contribute to the storm proof quality of your home’s
structure. When you hurricane proof the windows in your home, it is
a good idea to consider protection film for added protection for your hurricane
windows. Window protection can help keep your home intact
during a storm. A broken window causes a change in a home’s air
pressure. This means that a broken window can actually facilitate the
roof flying off the house. Roofs are expensive to replace, and the
absence of one leaves the homes interior naked to the ravages of a
windstorm.
What is a hurricane window?
A hurricane window
is just what it sounds like: a window made to withstand a hurricane.
These windows are made extra strong, with materials like vinyl
and aluminum. Using these materials for sashes and frames can prevent
leaks during flooding. Vinyl is also very energy efficient and
can save you money on utility bills during times when you are not
worried about storms. Both aluminum and vinyl can be made to look
like wood. If you like the look of wood, but don’t
want to deal with the high maintenance and the possibility
that it will swell and crack, letting in leaks, you might consider
a faux wood look for the windows that storm proof your home.
Glass for storm
windows comes in different grades and with different rating.
It can be rated to withstand high water pressure, making it less
likely to succumb to flood waters. Additionally, some glass is
impact resistant, allowing it to take some hits from flying debris.
A protection film on the window can further provide the proper
hurricane protection as well as special hurricane
window clips can improve durability.
However, it is a bad idea to rely solely on specially rated glass.
An important part of hurricane window protection is the use of storm
shutters. These are attached to the outside of the home, and can
be drawn over the window to protect it from flying debris. When you
are protecting your home from windstorms, it is necessary to have
proper and thorough hurricane window protection.
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