Save Energy Costs and Protect your Home against Hurricanes
Our hurricane impact-resistant windows meet the most stringent code requirements for hurricane-force winds and flying debris. But impact windows do more than protect your home against hurricanes, they save energy costs and provide year-round security against thieves and intruders. It's continuous, 24/7 protection. Call or complete our form for a Free In-Home Estimate.
Insulated Impact Glass
Impact-resistant glass is comprised of two panes of glass bonded together with a special interlayer of clear polyvinyl butyral (PVB). A combination of this glass and vinyl frames provides amazing protection that can withstand blow after blow by a nine-pound, 2 x 4 beam traveling at 34 miles per hour, followed by hurricane-force winds.
Benefits of Installing
Impact-Resistant Windows
- Protect your home from
impending storms - Significantly reduce cooling
and heating costs - Save on installation with a
$1500 energy tax credit - Reduce 50% of outside noise
- Reduce fabric fading up to
99% more than regular windows - Save 10% on home insurance
- Secure your home against burglars
Featured Windows from
Florida Solar & Air
We carry all window styles including colonial, brittany, and geometric designs. Custom designs are also available for any opening. Contact a consultant for details. It’s free.
Grid Styles: Raised o-gee; raised bevel; and flat grid. Restrictions may apply if product is insulated.
Energy Savings that Add to Your Bottom Line
Not only do our windows qualify for the $1500 energy tax credit, they significantly reduce heating and cooling costs. Studies have shown that over 40% of a home's annual energy is consumed by windows. Our windows are twice as efficient as those manufactured just ten years ago, and 40% more efficient than products manufactured using common building code guidelines.
Increase the Value of Your Home
In Miami you can expect to get a return of 125.3% to 163.3% on your window investment. Save money on energy costs, then sell for a profit.
| Mid-range | Upscale | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Job Cost | Resale Value | Cost Recouped | Market | Job Cost | Resale Value | Cost Recouped |
| $9,684 | $8,681 | 89.6% | National Average | $16,096 | $14,259 | 88.6% |
| $9,224 | $11,562 | 125.3% | Miami | $15,557 | $25,412 | 163.3% |
Source: REMODELING Magazine, Publication date: 2005-11-01
Ineffective Hurricane Options
During the major hurricanes that hit the southeast in 2004-2005, there were no reported home failures of impact windows and doors. However, there were a great many failures associated with plywood protection, and a number of homes failed that had shutters protecting the windows, primarily due to faulty installation.
Disadvantages of Plywood & Storm Shutters
| Plywood | Storm Shutters |
|---|---|
| Unattractive | Expensive |
| Heavy and difficult to install | Difficult to install |
| Working on ladders can be dangerous | Working on ladders can be dangerous |
| Offers protection only when installed | Offers protection only when installed |
| Seals home with no view | Seals home with no view |
| Utilizes valuable storage space | Utilizes valuable storage space |
| High winds can blow them away | High winds can blow them away |
| Fails object penetrate testing | Fails object penetrate testing |
Advantages of Vinyl vs. Standard Windows
Our vinyl windows lead the way in proven impact performance. Their durability starts with double-strength glass that’s laminated so it is able to withstand high winds and flying debris without the need for plywood or shutters.
| Vinyl Windows | Standard Windows |
|---|---|
| Fusion-welded Frame | Mechanical Frame |
| European Bevel Frame/Contoured Frame | Flat Frame |
| Fusion-welded Sash | Mechanical Sash |
| Double Strength Tempered & Laminated Glass | Standard laminated glass |
| Double actions self-locking sash locks or Dual Cam locks for added security |
Clamp lock - Inferior locking system |
| Lap-Lock Meeting Rail | No meeting rail |
| Heavy duty black-and-tackle sash balancers for durability and easy smooth operation | No balance system |
| Dual lift handle on top and bottom rails or Single Rail for finger-tip ease of operation | No Rail or Flat Rail - hard to operate |
| Contoured Extruded Lift Rails | Mechanical lift rail |
| Sealed multi-chamber extrusion for strength and energy efficiency |
N/A |
| 1” Insulating Glass Unit | Non insulated glass |
| Weather stripped interlock with dual seal sash to frame |
N/A |
| Super Spacer | Non existent |
Like Sunscreen for your Home
By filtering out 99% of UV rays, our Windows help shield your furniture, carpet, artwork and drapes from the effects of fading caused by the Sun. We also offer a variety of high-performance glass options, which feature tints and Low-E coatings that reduce solar heat gain, increase comfort and help you better manage energy costs.
Request a FREE in-home consultation to see for yourself how our windows can protect your home and create energy savings.
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