Hurricane Andrew taught South Florida a big lesson about hurricane
damage -- that winds alone are not the major cause of damage and window/door
failure. It is the impact of flying objects. This information changed hurricane
codes forever. The codes currently focus more on impact protection in addition
to the ability to withstand high wind intensity.
Gulfstream Windows & Sliding Doors offers a full line of
impact and non-impact replacement windows and doors using the following
manufacturers:
PGT
Multi-Story and Winguard EGS Sliding Doors
IWC Windows
Impact products consist of heavy-duty-aluminum frames with impact
resistant laminated glass. The glass consists of two (2) panes of glass bonded
with a special laminated interlayer that keeps the glass intact, which prevents
the damaging winds from entering your home. Although the glass might crack it
will not allow any flying object to penetrate.
The impact glass also
absorbs sounds which helps the noise from outside coming in. Not only that, but
it also eliminates entry from any intruders. The same effortless protection for
hurricanes also provides protection from intruders keeping your family save
24/7 and 365 days a year.
Gulfstream also installs
non-impact windows and doors with approved shutters required by current Florida
building codes.
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