Armor Pro Blog

08 MAY

Wind-Driven Rain: Why Your Impact Windows Might Not Keep All Water Out: An Honest Look at What Impact Windows Can and Cannot Do During a Hurricane

Impact windows are designed to stop wind-borne debris and keep your building envelope intact. They are not designed to be 100% watertight during a 16-hour Category 4 hurricane. Here's what the research says and what you can do about it.

By William Cortez Hurricane Preparedness, Impact Windows 101, Installation & Maintenance Read More: Wind-Driven Rain: Why Your Impact Windows Might Not Keep All Water Out

04 MAY

Salt Air and Your Windows: What a Decade of Florida Corrosion Research Tells Us: Lessons from 10 Years of FBC-Funded Corrosion Studies

The Florida Building Commission funded corrosion research in two consecutive cycles because coastal degradation is a real problem. Here's what actually corrodes, what doesn't, and how to choose windows that survive 25+ years in salt air.

By William Cortez Impact Windows 101, Installation & Maintenance, Product Buying Guides Read More: Salt Air and Your Windows: What a Decade of Florida Corrosion Research Tells Us