PGT Impact Resistant Windows – Storm Resistant Economical Windows

Taking into account the damages inflicted on Florida by unforeseen natural forces (read Hurricane), more and more of the people are turning towards the best material for reconstructing the demolished areas. Their choices are currently based on the chart enclosed with every building material - Comparing Different Types of Code-Approved Hurricane Protection. The PGT impact resistant windows from PGT Industries (Florida's leading manufacturer of custom doors, windows and patio-rooms), can definitely boast of the protection that PGT Winguard offered against Hurricane Charley.

The idea initiated in 1992, after Hurricane Andrew ravaged Florida. Observations stated that the flying debris assists in the whole process by piercing the doors and windows, thus letting the storm to invade the buildings with full force. The total impact resulted in blowing the roof off & causing massive structural & water damage. PGT came to take control of the whole situation, introducing the PGT impact-resistant window - a whole range of windows and doors, capable of resisting an impact of a greater degree. Today, PGT adheres to the strictest building codes in Florida - approved by Miami-Dade Building Code Compliance office.

Heavy-duty aluminum/vinyl frames with laminated glass imparts the strength to every impact resistant window launched by the PGT Industries. The lamination is done with a tough Butacite polyvinylbutyral (PVB) plastic inter-layered between two glass pieces. Sufficient heat and pressure bonds the glass with the PVB as a single unit. Upon an impact, the pieces cling to the intermediary plastic layer, holding the glass upright inside the window frame. Also thanks to the unique PGT silicone-glazing treatment that prevents the window glass from collapsing.

With a price tag approximately equal to the conventional windows with hurricane shutters, the greatest advantage with PGT WinGuard windows is that it is a relief from further additional construction hassles. The zero-effort impact protection also offers protection from noise pollution and bars up to 99% of the sun's harmful UV rays. Additionally, PGT WinGuard windows provide protection against theft and burglary.

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Michelle Norris contributes and publishes news editorial to http://www.replacement-windows-n-shutters.com. Find everything you need to know about replacement windows, shutters, tinting, basement, fiberglass windows and more.