Key Considerations When Choosing Hurricane Impact Doors
Hurricane impact doors are the gold standard in hurricane protection. These doors are specially constructed to withstand the pounding wind, rain, and debris that can hit your home during a powerful storm. Hurricane impact doors come with a wide variety of options to match your needs and your budget. Here are some key considerations when selecting the doors for your South Florida home:
Door Material
The glass portion of the door is made by sandwiching a layer of clear polymer in between two layers of laminated glass. This creates a glass so strong that it is nearly unbreakable, even if a tree limb hits it in hurricane force winds. If debris hits the glass with hard enough force, the debris can become embedded in it and the glass will spiderweb, but it won’t break. The non-glass portion of the door and the frame are also stronger than a typical door and door frame. It can be made from vinyl, aluminum, wood, or fiberglass. Based on the style of your home and your budget, the experts at CitiQuiet Windows and Doors can recommend the right choice of material for your hurricane impact door and door frame.
Impact Resistance Ratings
Hurricane impact doors are rated for different strength hurricanes. The Performance Grade (listed as the PG score on most door labels) generally corresponds to the level of hurricane that it protects against, i.e. a door with a PG score of 10 will protect against a Level 1 hurricane, while a door with a PG score of 50 will protect against a Level 5 hurricane. Your local building code will list the PG level necessary for your home.
Energy Efficiency
The non-glass section of hurricane impact doors contains special insulation. This helps prevent the hot outside air from entering your home, making your home feel more comfortable and keeping your air conditioning bills lower. The glass in hurricane impact doors is more energy efficient than the glass in standard doors. On top of this, you have the option of adding even more energy efficiency by using a low-e coating on the glass, which reduces the amount of UV light entering into your home.
Warranty
Hurricane impact doors are an important investment in your home. Different manufacturers offer different length warranties for their doors. When you are researching your door options, make sure to note the length of time for each warranty and what is included with it.
Style
Hurricane impact doors are available in styles to match every home. At CitiQuiet Windows and Doors, we offer everything from front entry doors, to ornamental doors, to sliding doors and more. We can work with you or your architect or decorator to determine the best style of door to fit your home.
CitiQuiet Windows and Doors offers a full-service white-glove experience for all your hurricane door needs. Visit our showroom in Boca Raton or call us for a complimentary in-home consultation to learn more.
Since 2012, CitiQuiet Windows and Doors has been engineering and installing high-quality impact windows, doors, and shutters for residential and commercial buildings throughout Palm Beach, Broward, and Miami-Dade Counties.
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