Nine surprising benefits of hurricane windows

Without the right protection, your home is incredibly vulnerable during a hurricane or severe storm. So vulnerable, in fact, that the wrong window can shatter, allowing the wind to rush in and blow the entire roof off your home.

Impact windows provide this protection, but their durability, strength, and features also make them one of the best options for improved energy efficiency, home protection, climate control and more. By installing these windows, you do your home a major service.

Hurricane windows are one of your home's main defenses against severe weather, but they include other benefits that make them worth the extra cost.

Hurricane windows have become a desirable upgrade even in areas without frequent hurricanes because of the added benefits. Weather patterns are becoming more unpredictable, so impact windows add peace of mind to the perks of improved efficiency and climate control.

"Many homeowners are considering and installing these products to protect their largest asset: their home,” says Damon Halvorsen, a general manager for West Shore Home in greater central Florida.

If flying debris can't shatter these windows, the average burglar can't get past them either.

“Hurricane-rated windows are very effective against attempted break-ins due to the thicker glass…

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