Following on the heels of Hurricane Andrew and other coastal storms,
code requirements for windows and doors in many localities have become
more stringent, requiring increased resistance to strong winds and, in
some cases, impact-resistance. The glass in windows and doors designed
to meet impact-resistant codes may break when subjected to impact by
wind-blown debris, but is designed to stay in tact, reducing the risk of
flying glass and minimizing further damage to the home or building.
Impact-resistant windows and doors most typically are constructed with
laminated glass and stronger framing materials. In a growing number of
communities along the East and Gulf Coasts, codes now require that new
homes be constructed with impact-resistant windows and doors or
shutters.
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