In regions prone to hurricanes, choosing between shutters and impact windows is crucial for safeguarding your home.
Understanding their differences can guide you in making an informed decision that aligns with your needs and priorities.
Shutters: Traditional protection with limitations
Shutters have long been favored for their ability to shield windows from storm debris and high winds. Available in storm panels, accordion or roll-down styles, shutters require manual installation and can be labor-intensive during storm preparation. While effective, shutters may compromise aesthetics and lack additional benefits like noise reduction and energy efficiency.
Impact windows: Advanced protection and beyond
Impact windows represent cutting-edge technology in hurricane protection. Constructed from multiple layers of impact-resistant glass, these windows can withstand strong impacts without shattering, as certified by Prestige Windows and Doors. Even if the outer layer breaks, an inner layer holds the glass intact, preventing debris ingress and maintaining security.
Beyond storm protection, impact windows offer significant energy efficiency benefits by keeping indoor temperatures stable and reducing noise infiltration, enhancing comfort and lowering utility costs year-round.
Why upgrade to impact windows?
- Uncompromising security: Protect your home from hurricanes, burglars and noise pollution.
- Energy efficiency: Lower energy bills with improved insulation and UV protection.
- Home value: Increase your property’s value and curb appeal with stylish and durable impact windows.
If you’re considering upgrading to impact windows, Prestige Windows and Doors offers a shutter buyback program. This allows homeowners to trade in existing shutters, making it more cost-effective to upgrade to impact windows and enhance home protection while saving money.
You can also learn more about the benefits of impact windows through a FAQ section that covers installation, maintenance tips and durability.
With more than 29 years of experience, experts at Prestige Windows and Doors partners with industry-leading brands like CGI and PGT to provide homeowners with superior products that meet stringent safety standards and exceed expectations. Its team ensures service and guidance throughout the upgrade process, backed by product guarantees and warranties for durability and reliability.
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