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Hurricane Impact Doors
FHA Impact Resistant Doors are also an asset to the protection of your home. Along with thebenefits of FHA Insulated Impact Glass Windows, our doors provide safety and security for families
from both storms and intruders. In addition, the units offer increased sound and solar control. The
strength of the glass with the laminate interlayer actually reduces the amount of exterior noise, and
ultraviolet (UV) rays from the sun, which can penetrate the home. When struck by a blunt object,
like blowing debris or a crowbar, the glass may crack but the pieces do not fly out of the frame---
they adhere to the plastic interlayer.
• Stainless steel balances on the units and the coatings on the window hardware resist corrosion
caused by sea air and salt spray. A unique snubber (located on the hinge side of Casement doors)
holds the sash to the frame in winds up to 130 mph. After the storm, the snubber interlocks into the
window again to make the unit functional.
• Product testing was performed by an independent testing firm in Pennsylvania using air cannons.
In the tests, a two-by-four piece of lumber, nine-feet long, weighing nine pounds, was shot at specific
and varying parts of units at a rate of 50-feet per second. After the impacts, the units were then
subjected to 9,000 cycles of combined positive and negative pressure. To pass the test, each unit
subjected to these conditions needed to continue to function. The glass had to stay intact in the
sash, and the Double Hung and Casement doors had to be operable.
Energy savings that add up!
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Studies have shown that over 40% of a typical home's annual energy budget is consumed by windows and doors. ENERGY STAR labeled windows and doors are twice as efficient as those manufactured just ten years ago, and 40% more efficient than products manufactured using common building code guidelines.* |
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Impact Resistant Window Replacement Florida - Energy Savings that add upDouble-Glazed with Low-Solar-Gain Low-E Glass (Spectrally Selective) These Low-E products are often referred to as sputtered (or soft-coat) due to the glass coating process. This type of Low-E product, sometimes called spectrally selective Low-E glass, reduces heat loss in winter but also reduces heat gain in summer. Compared to most tinted and reflective glazings, this Low-E glass provides a higher level of visible light transmission for a given amount of solar heat reduction. |
| Low solar gain Low-E glazings are ideal for buildings located in cooling-dominated climates.* | |
Cooling Season Savings
In climates that mainly require cooling, windows have represented a major source of unwanted heat gain. In recent years, windows have undergone a technological revolution. It is now possible to significantly reduce solar heat gain and improve comfort while providing clear views and daylight. The graph below illustrates the significant savings in cooling season costs associated with improved windows for a house in a cooling-dominated climate. In warm regions, this means that high performance windows can face into the sun if desired without great energy penalties -- although shading techniques remain important.*
* Source efficientdoors.org
The FHA Warrranty
• Lifetime Limited warranty on the frame and operating parts• Three year labor warranty
• Workman's Compensation
• Licensed and Insured
• Employee craftsmanship – no subcontractors
• We do it right, on time, and on budget!
COOLING SEASON SAVINGS
In climates that mainly require cooling, doors have represented a major source of unwanted heat gain. In recent years, doors have undergone a technological revolution. It is now possible to significantly reduce solar heat gain and improve comfort while providing clear views and daylight. The graph below illustrates the significant savings in cooling season costs associated with improved doors for a house in a cooling-dominated climate. In warm regions, this means that high performance doors can face into the sun if desired without great energy penalties -- although shading techniques remain important.*
FHA Missile Test
Product testing was performed by an independent testing firm in Pennsylvania using air cannons. In the tests, a two-by-four piece of lumber, nine-feet long, weighing nine pounds, was shot at specific and varying parts of units at a rate of 50-feet per second. After the impacts, the units were then subjected to 9,000 cycles of combined positive and negative pressure. To pass the test, each unit subjected to these conditions needed to continue to function. The glass must stay intact in the sash, and Double Hung and Casement windows must be operable.
In climates that mainly require cooling, doors have represented a major source of unwanted heat gain. In recent years, doors have undergone a technological revolution. It is now possible to significantly reduce solar heat gain and improve comfort while providing clear views and daylight. The graph below illustrates the significant savings in cooling season costs associated with improved doors for a house in a cooling-dominated climate. In warm regions, this means that high performance doors can face into the sun if desired without great energy penalties -- although shading techniques remain important.*
FHA Missile Test
Product testing was performed by an independent testing firm in Pennsylvania using air cannons. In the tests, a two-by-four piece of lumber, nine-feet long, weighing nine pounds, was shot at specific and varying parts of units at a rate of 50-feet per second. After the impacts, the units were then subjected to 9,000 cycles of combined positive and negative pressure. To pass the test, each unit subjected to these conditions needed to continue to function. The glass must stay intact in the sash, and Double Hung and Casement windows must be operable.