Hurricane Protection for Windows & Doors
FAS offers some of the safest, most reliable yet aesthetically
beautiful 'weather safe' hurricane windows and doors, building code rated
for the Southeast's storm-prone weather.
Hurricane Andrew, which
caused such massive damage to Florida in 1992, not to mention the following
year's storms, taught residents that violent winds alone are not the major
cause of window failure. The real cause is flying objects. As a result,
codes for hurricane protection now focus on protection for windows and
doors, not just wind velocity.
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Hurricane & Storm windows resistant for
both Florida and Miami-Dade county building codes (some of the strongest
in the nation)
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Windows are exposed to wind speeds up to 155 MPH
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Temperature ranges from -20F to 180F
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Energy efficient windows with vinyl frames and heavy-duty
multi-chambered frames and standard laminated insulating glass provides energy
savings from standard single pane glass
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Intruder Safety the same impact resistant glass and construction in
the hurricane windows provides a strong deterrent to intruders
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Noise Reduction - enjoy peace and quiet inside, even in the middle of
noisy outdoor activities with FAS's hurricane windows
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Sun Protection with UV protection filtering out up to 99% of harmful
rays
The uglier the weather, the more beautiful the
windows with Andersen's Stormwatch , Simonton's StormBreaker Plus or PGT
WinGuard hurricane windows.
More Information through out our site on these fine products.
Andersen window products with Stormwatch protection
eliminate the need for shutters or plywood over your windows, and they look
great doing it. With structural upgrades, impact-resistant glass and Perma-Shield
exteriors, these hurricane windows are not only designed to stand up to
building codes from Maine to Miami, they can stand up to Mother Nature even
when she throws a tantrum.
Stormwatch™
hurricane windows and other Andersen® windows
are put through testing in the lab and the field that few other windows
endure. Their windows are exposed to wind speeds up to 155 MPH! Other
Andersen windows face sudden temperature changes from -20F to 180F.
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Impact resistant glass in Andersen®
hurricane windows helps combat high wind and windborne debris
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Andersen® windows PermaShield®
vinyl cladding resists the effects of salt water and sea air far better than
aluminum
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Frame, sash and panel reinforcements add stability during pressure
shifts
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Stainless steel hinges and handles are anchored with extra
fasteners that are corrosion resistant
Simonton StormBreaker Plus®
hurricane windows provide safety and security for families from both storms
and intruders. In addition, these hurricane windows offer increased sound
and solar control. The power of the double-strength glass with the laminate
interlayer actually reduces the amount of exterior noise and ultraviolet
(UV) rays from the sun, which can penetrate the home. When struck by a blunt
object, like blowing debris or a crowbar, the glass in the windows may crack
but the pieces do not fly out of the window frame they adhere to the heavy
polyvinyl butyral (PVB) interlayer.
PGT® is the largest
manufacturer of aluminum windows in the Southeast and has a full line of
hurricane window products that meet the toughest wind-borne debris
requirements in the nation Florida's Miami-Dade County codes with their
WinGuard® line.
Miami-Dade County has the
strictest protocols in the country for wind-borne hurricane debris, air and
water tests. The Miami-Dade County Notice of Acceptance (NOA) for
impact-resistant products is the best way to be sure that a window has been
tested and meets all the requirements for hurricane protection in the High
Velocity Hurricane Zone (Miami-Dade and Broward Counties). The Florida
Building Commission recognizes Miami-Dade NOAs as approved products.
WinGuard Impact-Resistant Hurricane Windows and Doors with aluminum frames
have Miami-Dade Notice of Acceptance qualifying them for use in Miami-Dade
and Broward Counties having passed stringent Large and Small Missile Impact
Tests.