Tempered glass breaks into cubes and falls out of the frame; laminated glass cracks and holds. What codes require, and which one protects a Florida home.
How secure are impact windows against forced entry? What laminated glass actually does in a break-in, which tests measure security versus hurricanes, the manufacturer burglary riders, and the honest limits.
The Florida Building Code allows garage doors to be designed for only 60% of ASCE 7 wind pressures. During Hurricane Milton, this led to failures in otherwise code-compliant homes. Here's what to do about it.
Impact windows are engineered to stop hurricane debris, not bullets. We debunk 7 common myths about impact windows with hard data, from ballistic claims to tape myths, so you know exactly what your windows can and cannot do.
The complete hurricane preparedness checklist for Florida homeowners: home hardening, emergency supplies, insurance review, evacuation planning, and post-storm recovery, everything you need to do before, during, and after a hurricane.
There is no such thing as a hurricane-proof house, but there is a proven hierarchy of upgrades that makes a Florida home hurricane-resistant. This guide covers every component, from roof-to-wall connections to impact windows to flood barriers, in the order that matters most.
Impact windows are a smart upgrade in Palm Beach, but the install isn’t plug-and-play. Avoid the five mistakes that waste money and weaken protection: wrong ratings, the wrong installer, skipped permits, poor energy choices, and rushed timelines that collide with hurricane season.
Florida hospitals can’t close for storms. Impact-rated windows, doors, and hardened envelopes keep care online, cut downtime, and lower insurance. With Risk Category IV standards, phased upgrades, and FEMA/insurance financing, resilience becomes mission continuity—and measurable ROI.
NOAA predicts 60% chance of above-normal hurricane activity for 2025, with up to 19 named storms expected. Recent Texas floods show extreme weather is already here. Protect your home with impact windows & doors before peak season arrives.
Chantal’s lightning-fast intensification is a clear warning. Reinforcing your home with impact-rated windows and doors now, before the next cyclone appears on radar, can keep wind-blown debris and floodwater outside, turning a potential rebuild into a quick cleanup.
Impact windows are a must for any home in hurricane-prone regions. Learn how they keep your home safe...
Hurricane season starts June 1, and time is running out to fortify your home. Armor Pro Windows offers South Florida’s most trusted impact windows and doors—designed to withstand extreme winds, flying debris, and everything a major storm can throw at you...
