Hurricane Impact Windows
PGT Hurricane Protection
WinGuard Impact-Resistant Windows Hurricane protection is just the beginning for PGT Windows . With over two million units installed and no reported impact failures, WinGuard Impact-Resistant Windows from PGT meet the most stringent code requirements for hurricane-force winds and flying debris. But WinGuard does so much more for your home, your family and your belongings. These custom windows help provide year-round security against thieves and intruders, dramatically reduce outdoor noise and fi...
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Nicole
10/11/2011
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Storm Season
Something we all have to worry about here in Florida is Hurricane season. Every year we have to prepare ourselves for the worst, while hoping for another year without catastrophe. Even though the effects are felt the most on the coast, even in-land Florida has felt the fury of a few hurricanes in the past years. Here at FAS Windows and Doors we carry many different lines of hurricane impact windows . All of our window manufacturers produce hurricane impact window lines, like Andersen's Stormwatc...
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Nicole
9/15/2011
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Hurricane Season Is Here!
Is your home protected for hurricane season? Hurricane season in Florida runs from the beginning on June until November. You want to make sure your home windows are storm resistance. More storms hit Florida than any other US state. Typically, at least one named storm makes landfall in Florida every season. Protecting your family is as important to you as it is to us. FAS Window and Doors offers the best Florida approved and Miami Dade County approved impact windows and doors. If you have thought...
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Nicole
7/28/2011
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Eagle HarborMaster Systems
Katie, the Go-to Girl for Windows, writes... Are you looking at impact products this fall? Have you looked into Eagle's HarborMaster Systems? All of the benefits of Eagle brand, the Andersen name, and impact testing formulate this coastal impact product into a true contendor on the hurricane impact market. The testing process for Eagle's HarborMaster Systems includes firing a wood 2X4 out of a cannon at 50 feet per second at a door or window many times. The window or door then faces 9,000 pressu...
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Katie Pettit
10/6/2010
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What is an R-Value?
Katie, the Go-to Girl for Windows, writes... One of the first things a homeowner should inquire about when considering options for windows is the R-value. The R-value is an specified number that comes from a standard testing procedure to evaluate a material's "resistance to conductive heat transfer". The greater the R-value, the greater a window's resistance to conductive heat transfer. R-value is the standard measurement of thermal efficiency . The greater the R-value, the larger the insulating...
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Katie Pettit
9/28/2010
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Sign Me Up for Simonton!
Katie, the Go-to Girl for Windows, writes... Sign Me Up for Simonton! Simonton understands that residents of coastal areas want the best impact protection available against strong storms and high winds. That's why Simonton Stormbreaker Plus windows are designed to be extremely strong. Plus, they're constructed of premium vinyl to achieve excellent thermal efficiency. Most importantly, these windows provide years of beauty with very minimal mainte nance. Simonton StormBreaker Plus vinyl windows l...
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Katie Pettit
9/6/2010
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Hurricane Season is Here!
Katie, the Go-to Girl for Windows, writes... Overall, most beach side homeowners that I know fare well in the storms through hurricane season, largely due to the fact that they have taken the steps to prepare their homes for whatever storms may bring. Depending on the intensity of the hurricane, especially if it touches the shores, you could be looking at anything from a few days without power to struggling to replace windows or doors . Hurricane season IS here, and you should never take a tropi...
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Katie Pettit
9/5/2010
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Keeping You Safe From The Storm
Eagle's HarborMaster Systems Designed for the impact market, Eagle's HarborMaster systems use monolithic or insulated laminated glass in combination with structural enhancements to meet or exceed the stringent code requirements of ASTM and TAS testing protocol. Eagle's testing includes firing a wood 2X4 at a window or door numerous times from a cannon at 50 feet per second, and then subjecting it to 9,000 pressure cycles to simulate sustained high winds. Selecting the appropriate glass for coast...
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Brett Roth
11/20/2009
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Simonton's StormBreaker
Brett Roth's Insight Into Windows The right choice for the ultimate coastal protection Simonton understands that residents of coastal areas want the best impact protection available against strong storms and high winds. That's why Simonton StormBreaker Plus windows are designed to be extremely strong. Plus, they're constructed of premium vinyl to achieve excellent thermal efficiency. And most importantly they provide years of beauty with almost no maintenance. Strong Simonton StormBreaker Plus v...
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Brett Roth
11/1/2009
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Hurricane Windows: What You Should Know
Brett Roth's Insight Into Hurricane Windows What you need to know... Many methods of protecting a home against hurricanes exist. None are fool-proof, but they include hurricane window s. The current gold-standard in testing is the Miami-Dade County hurricane impact test. Be clear that products that meet or exceed this test are appropriate for all area that may be impacted by hurricanes, tornadoes or other high wind situations. Remember it is your life and your property. Essentially all coastal a...
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Brett Roth
10/26/2009
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Safety Through The Storm
Brett Roth's Insight Into Windows, Doors and Coating.
Something we all have to worry about here in Florida is Hurricane season. Every year we have to prepare ourselves for the worst, while hoping for another year without catastrophe. Even though the effects are felt the most on the coast, even in-land Florida has felt the fury of a few hurricanes in the past years. Here at FAS Windows and Doors we carry many different lines of hurricane impact windows . All of our window manufacturers produc...
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Brett Roth
8/27/2009
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