How to Choose the Right Impact Windows for Your Building Type

Installing hurricane impact windows into your commercial property is a smart way to protect your investment and attract tenants. Hurricane impact windows provide the gold-standard in protection, during storms and every day. During a storm, these super-strong windows can protect your building from the pressure caused by severe wind gusts and large debris knocking against your windows. When the beautiful Florida sun is shining, these windows protect your building against burglars and intruders since they are nearly impossible to break. If you are considering installing hurricane impact windows into your commercial building, here are some tips to help you choose the right windows for your building:

• Hurricane impact windows come in several impact ratings, which are based on the risk level of the building location and building type. Buildings in the High Velocity Hurricane Zones (HVHZ), which include all of Miami-Dade and Broward counties, require the most stringent impact ratings. In Palm Beach County and other Florida regions, you should consult your local building code or building department to determine the correct impact rating for your building. When purchasing your windows, make sure your supplier provides documentation showing the windows’ impact rating.

• Budget is always a consideration for any new building project. The factors that impact the cost of your windows include the size of the building; number of windows; window style; customization, such as special glazes, tints or finishes; building age (older buildings can be more costly to retrofit); and building height. At CitiQuiet Windows and Doors, we have a track record of success in working with property developers throughout Florida to meet or exceed expectations while staying on budget.

• Hurricane impact windows come in a wide array of styles to bring your vision for your building to life, including storefront systems, curtain wall systems, window wall systems, tinted glass, specialty shapes, fixed windows and more. With hurricane impact windows, you can achieve your desired aesthetic without the unattractive and cumbersome shutters you would need to install with standard windows.

• Hurricane impact windows are more energy efficient than standard windows. However, different brands and performance ratings offer varying levels of efficiency. Some specs to check to determine a window’s energy efficiency are the U-factor (how fast heat moves through the window), the Solar Heat Gain Coefficient (SHGC – how much solar heat passes through the window), and how much air leakage there is.

At CitiQuiet Windows and Doors, we are proud to be the hurricane impact window supplier-of-choice to some of South Florida’s most distinguished commercial developers. Whether you are building a small storefront or a skyscraper, we offer all of our clients our renowned white glove service to make your hurricane impact window purchase experience easy, enjoyable, and exceptional. Contact us today to learn more how we can help you.

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. 

Based in Boca Raton, CitiQuiet Windows and Doors offers a turnkey service to clients including initial design, engineering, permitting, installation and finish work.  From elegant French doors to hurricane impact-resistant windows and sliding glass doors, CitiQuiet Windows and Doors has your solution. 

At CitiQuiet Windows and Doors, we carry only the highest-quality products from the nation’s top manufacturers – and we stand behind everything we sell.  For a free estimate, contact CitiQuiet Windows and Doors at 561-241-9463, visit us at citiquiethurricanewindows.com,  or stop by the showroom today at 6530 West Rogers Circle, Suite 29, Boca Raton, FL 33487.