At MITER Brands, we care about your safety, that’s why our family of hurricane resistant windows and doors are built to provide you and your family with effortless hurricane protection but creating a safe environment before, during, and after the storm that brings peace to you and your family.
You know that hurricane winds can cause tremendous property loss, but what you may not know is that a large amount of damage is actually caused by wind-borne debris (such as tree limbs, street signs, roof tiles, etc.) and not the wind itself. Debris penetrates windows and doors, allowing wind to enter a home. This creates significantly more pressure inside the house than the structure is designed to withstand, which often results in lifting the roof or pushing out the walls. Even if the roof and walls remain intact, the rain and water damage from a broken window can destroy the interior and leave a home uninhabitable.
Coastal areas have building codes requiring wind-borne debris protection in hurricane-prone areas. While builders and architects should be aware of the code requirements, you must protect yourself by ensuring the products you plan to use meet code requirements. Ask to see the products’ certification documents for windows and doors and verify acceptance with your local building department. Keep in mind that window film and masking tape do not meet building code requirements for wind-borne debris protection, and many deed-restricted communities regulate when and for how long shutters may remain installed.
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