Florida has, on average, between 80 and 100 thunderstorm days per year. This doesn’t include the higher risk of hurricanes prevalent throughout the Sunshine State. At SMA Exteriors, we’ve made it our mission to help protect the exterior of our customer’s homes and businesses throughout the Cape Coral and Fort Myers areas. You can help protect your property’s exterior with high-impact replacement windows. Read on to learn about these versatile windows and how they can keep you and your family safe during intense storms and hurricanes.
What Are “Hurricane” Windows?
High-impact replacement windows, sometimes called hurricane windows, are designed specifically for the weather expected in Southwest Florida. Florida has stringent regulations surrounding building codes due to the severe weather that is all too common in our state. If you’re planning to invest in replacement windows, you must look at the versatility of hurricane windows.
High impact-resistant windows utilize a heavy-duty window frame combined with impact-resistant glass, offering improved wind resistance. In addition, the impact-resistant glass reduces damage due to flying objects, making the windows much less likely to shatter due to severe weather events.
Benefits of High-Impact Replacement Windows
There are a whole host of benefits of high-impact replacement windows that residents in Cape Coral and Fort Myers will appreciate, a few of which are:
- Reduce Noise – If you live near a busy road or airport, hurricane resistant windows can also help absorb outside noise.
- Reduce Energy Bills – Impact-resistant windows have additional insulation that helps to keep temperatures inside down in the summer and up in the winter. Not having to run your HVAC system as often, you’ll notice your energy bills will be significantly less each month.
- Offer Protection Against Storms – Rather than using hurricane film or plywood, high-impact replacement windows offer permanent protection against severe storms. Be ready when a hurricane strikes, thanks to high-impact replacement windows from SMA Exteriors.
- Reduce Damage Due to UV Rays – You may not realize it, but UV rays can damage your personal belongings, such as wood floors, furniture, and carpet. With impact-resistant windows, you’ll no longer have to worry about the sun’s harmful UV rays damaging your furniture or flooring.
- Reduce Insurance Premiums – After installing new replacement windows, contact your insurance company to see if you can receive any discounts due to the added safety from severe storms and theft.
Reach Out to SMA Exteriors Today To Learn More About High-Impact Replacement Windows
Whether it’s to lower your energy bills, reduce UV rays, or protect your home from severe weather and hurricanes, impact-resistant windows are a great addition to any Southwest Florida home. Call (239) 381-8339 to learn more about these versatile replacement windows and to schedule a free consultation with one of our team members.