Impact Resistant Windows vs. Hurricane Shutters
With 22,600-square feet of well-stocked showroom and warehouse space, Carrollwood Windows & Doors is the Tampa Bay area leader in impact resistant glass window and door sales, expert installation, and replacements.
Since 1991, Carrollwood has delivered a wide range of top-quality windows and doors throughout the Tampa Bay area. Whether you’re a home or business owner, Carrollwood provides a vast selection of modern windows and doors with unparalleled customer service to homes and businesses in Hillsborough, Pasco, Polk, Sarasota, Bradenton, Pinellas County and beyond.
What Are Impact Resistant Windows?
Impact resistant windows are the ultimate in storm protection in Florida, especially during hurricane season starting June 1st and continuing through November 30th. Hurricanes, flying debris, strong winds, tropical storms, even tornadoes are some of the weather events Florida residents must deal with during these months. That’s why impact resistant glass is the number one choice for homeowners and business owners.
Constructed with a durable laminate between the glass panes, along with reinforced frames, impact resistant glass can endure winds blowing up to 200 mph. Regular glass just cannot withstand such high winds and the pressure these storms create in and outside of your home or business. In fact, impact resistant glass is 5 to 10 times stronger than regular glass.
What’s the Difference Between Impact Resistant Glass Windows and Hurricane Shutters?
Impact resistant glass windows are much more durable than hurricane shutters. They increase the overall value of your home, they help reduce energy costs, they allow natural light to enter even during a storm, and they are much more attractive and convenient than hurricane shutters. You don’t have to install them when a storm or hurricane is forecast. Or take them down once the storm has passed.
Whether you’re building a new home or updating and upgrading your current home or business, impact resistant windows should be on your “To Do” list. In fact, many Florida towns and cities now have building codes that mandate the installation of impact resistant windows in all new construction.
On the other hand, hurricane shutters are cumbersome, heavy, and usually take more than one person to carry and install correctly. They take up storage space in your garage, and unless they’re made of Lucite, they shut natural light out of your home, so you’ll be living in the dark during a storm. The folding “accordion” shutters and the “roll-down” shutters themselves are never out of sight and can distract from the look of your residence. If you lose power, the electric “roll down” shutters just won’t work. And if you hire someone to install and then take down the shutters before, during, or after hurricane season, you’ll be spending several hundreds of dollars year after year.
What Are the Top Reasons for Impact Resistant Windows?
- They are the most secure and safest way to protect your home from damage due to high winds, flying debris and up to Category 5 hurricanes.
- They are energy efficient and can reduce your energy costs and keep your Florida house comfortable all year long.
- They can reduce noise, insulating you and your family from the everyday cacophony of the outside world.
- They reduce UV rays that discolor and fade your rugs and drapes.
- They can provide savings on your homeowner’s insurance premiums by reducing the possibility of damage during weather events.
- They will increase your home’s value and give you a higher return on investment if you ever sell your home.
- They won’t shut you off from the world, allowing natural light into your home 365 days a year.
- They are also strong enough to withstand home invasions. No burglar will be able to break the glass and gain entry to your home.
Why Carrollwood?
For over 30 years, Carrollwood Windows & Doors has been offering the Tampa Bay area skilled and knowledgeable craftsmen who are product specialists, installers, and service technicians. Our entire staff must complete a comprehensive in-house training program to ensure their proficiency in product knowledge, installation, and advanced application techniques.
By completing this course requirement, staff members can assure our customers that not only do they know all of the ins and outs of impact resistant windows, but they can also thoroughly educate our customers so you completely understand the product, the process, have all your questions answered, and can then make informed decisions when it comes to choosing and installing the perfect windows for your home or business.
Quality Comes First
At Carrollwood, we use only the highest quality impact resistant windows from manufacturers like:
- PGT
- MI Products
- Custom Window Systems (Custom Windows & Doors)
Our Team
With a combined 100+ years’ experience in the industry, our management staff sets the standard for every member of our team. Our customer service is second to none. We believe that every call, every visit to our showroom should be handled courteously and professionally. Our job is to deliver the best product available, installed precisely and with great care, and to ensure that our customers are happy with the end results.
From North Tampa to Pasco and all the way down to Bradenton, Carrollwood Windows & Doors has built and maintained a reputation for employing knowledgeable, skilled and trustworthy, full-time product specialists, installers, service technicians and in-house sales staff members. We understand that our customers depend on us for guidance and an honest opinion. And we’re at your service to make sure you are completely satisfied and all your questions are answered.
No Mess? No Sweat!
Concerned about the mess replacing your windows may cause? We pride ourselves in treating our customers’ homes as if they were our own. From the quality construction of the windows and window frames to the moving of furniture and removal of window treatments, to the placement of drop cloths, our team prides itself on keeping the mess to a minimum. Heck, we’ll even vacuum! No Sweat!
Get a No-Obligation Consultation
Give us a call to schedule an appointment for a no-obligation, absolutely free customized recommendation for your home at (813) 626-7676 or stop by our showroom today.
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