As hurricane seasons become increasingly unpredictable, safeguarding our homes and protecting our loved ones is of paramount importance. One crucial element in fortifying your property against the destructive forces of hurricanes is investing in hurricane resistant windows. These robust windows not only provide unparalleled protection but also offer a range of benefits that elevate your home’s safety, energy efficiency, and overall value.
Guardian Hurricane Protection offers a wide range of custom windows to enhance your home and lifestyle. We provide high quality and durable impact-resistant windows, energy-efficient options, and vinyl and aluminum frames. You can choose from a variety of styles, from traditional single-hung windows to architectural shapes, to add beauty to any home design.
Hurricane resistant windows are specially designed and constructed to withstand the tremendous forces generated by hurricanes. They are built with multiple layers of high-impact glass and a durable frame that can endure the harshest weather conditions. These windows not only serve as a barrier against wind and rain but also protect against airborne debris, which can cause severe damage to both property and inhabitants.
Choosing hurricane-resistant windows in Florida has several significant benefits. Given the region’s vulnerability to severe weather conditions, particularly hurricanes, these windows are a critical home improvement for many reasons:
Unparalleled Protection
Hurricane resistant windows are specifically designed and constructed to withstand the powerful forces unleashed by hurricanes and tropical storms. These windows are crafted from robust materials such as impact-resistant glass and reinforced frames, making them highly resilient to high winds, flying debris, and even attempted break-ins. They can resist high winds of up to 200 miles per hour, offering superior protection for your home during a storm. By installing hurricane resistant windows, you can significantly reduce the risk of structural damage to your home during severe weather events.
Guardian Hurricane Protection’s hurricane resistant windows are engineered with advanced technologies and high-quality materials to withstand the most extreme weather conditions. The windows feature impact-resistant glass, which is specifically designed to resist the impact of flying debris propelled by hurricane-force winds. This durable glass is constructed with multiple layers and a strong interlayer, ensuring that even if the glass breaks, it remains intact and minimizes the risk of dangerous shards causing harm.
Enhanced Safety
When non-resistant windows shatter, they can create dangerous shards of glass. Hurricane-resistant windows, on the other hand, are designed to remain intact even when damaged, helping to prevent injuries. One of the primary concerns during hurricanes is the potential for shattered glass, which can cause severe injuries to occupants or result in a loss of structural integrity. Hurricane resistant windows are designed to mitigate this risk. They are engineered with laminated glass, typically consisting of two or more layers of glass with a durable interlayer, which holds the glass together even if it breaks.
Guardian Hurricane Protection not only prioritizes protecting your home from hurricane-related damage but also places great emphasis on ensuring the safety of you and your loved ones. Their hurricane resistant windows are designed with advanced safety features to provide you with peace of mind during severe weather events. Guardian Hurricane Protection’s laminated glass windows, you can rest assured that even if the glass breaks, the risk of dangerous shards causing harm to you or your family members is minimized.
Energy Efficiency
These windows also offer excellent energy efficiency benefits, it often feature low-emissivity (low-E) glass, which can reduce energy loss by up to 50%. This can lower your energy bills and make your home more comfortable. Hurricane resistant windows feature advanced insulation properties, reducing air leakage and heat transfer between the indoors and outdoors.
Guardian Hurricane Protection’s windows are available in a range of energy-efficient options, including low-emissivity (low-e) glass coatings. Low-e coatings are designed to reflect a significant portion of the sun’s heat and ultraviolet (UV) rays, keeping your home cooler during hot summers. This feature helps reduce the need for excessive air conditioning, further contributing to energy savings.
Benefits:
- improved energy efficiency
- less condensation and high insulating power
- sunlight protection and reduced UV damage
- increased security and noise-proofing
- low maintenance and adds to home value
- lessens sunlight glares to home value
- easy to clean
- saves money on electricity bills
- permanent solution
Noise Reduction
Living in hurricane-prone areas often means dealing with loud and disruptive noises, particularly during storms. However, hurricane resistant windows are designed to reduce noise transmission significantly. The laminated glass, coupled with the sturdy frame construction, acts as a sound barrier, reducing the intrusion of external noise into your home.
Guardian Hurricane Protection’s windows are built with reinforced frames that further contribute to noise reduction. The robust frames help block and absorb sound, preventing it from entering your home. By installing Guardian Hurricane Protection’s windows, you can create a quieter and more peaceful living environment. Whether it’s the sound of heavy rain, strong winds, or nearby traffic, their windows help to significantly reduce the noise levels, allowing you to relax and enjoy a calmer atmosphere inside your home.
UV Protection
Prolonged exposure to the sun can cause furniture, artwork, flooring and even expensive window treatments to lose color and break down over time. It’s caused by harmful UV rays entering through your windows. UV coatings give you an easy, economical way to protect your home from the damaging effects of the sun, while allowing you to enjoy all the beauty and brilliance of natural sunlight. This is a great option if experiencing bright, true sunlight indoors is important to you.
The laminated glass used in hurricane resistant windows also provides a level of ultraviolet (UV) protection. These windows can filter out a significant portion of the sun’s harmful UV rays, which not only helps safeguard your furniture, flooring, and decor from fading but also offers protection for your skin. By minimizing UV exposure, these windows contribute to a healthier indoor environment for you and your family.
All in all, while hurricane-resistant windows may be more expensive initially, their numerous benefits make them a worthwhile investment, especially in areas like Florida where the risk of hurricanes is high.
PGT® WINDOWS
Choose from a variety of custom window styles including traditional single hung windows, casement windows, architectural shapes and more.
Aluminum Casement Picture Window
This non-operable window maximizes light throughout the home and makes an ideal accent window for bedrooms, living rooms, or bathrooms.
Vinyl Casement Picture Window
This non-operable window maximizes light throughout the home and makes an ideal accent window for bedrooms, living rooms, or bathrooms.
Vinyl Casement Window
Featuring a foldaway handle that allows you to open the window outward to the left or right, this window is ideal for rooms where you want to quickly rid your room of humidity, such as kitchens or bathrooms.
- Single unit hinged for opening either from the left or right
- Matching Awning, Picture, or Architectural windows available
- Multi-point locking system provides added strength and security
- Washable hinge allows for easy cleaning from inside your home
- The foldaway handle does not interfere with window treatments
Aluminum Casement Window
This window’s foldaway handle prevents interference with your curtains. Pair it beautifully with matching Awning and Picture windows.
- Single unit hinged for opening either left or right
- Double unit hinged for opening: one left, one right
- Triple unit hinged for opening: one left, one right, fixed center unit
- Matching Awning and Picture windows
- Multi-point locking system provides added strength and security
- The foldaway handle does not interfere with window treatments
Vinyl Casement Architectural Picture Window
Often used in conjunction with a Casement or Awning window for a cohesive look, or as a standalone option, this window maximizes natural light throughout your home.
- Provides maximum amount of light
- Available in popular Fixed Lite Architectural shapes, like Half Circle, Eyebrow, Arch, Trapezoid, and more
- Can serve as a standalone or a companion window
Vinyl Architectural Window
An ideal window choice for creating unique areas in your home design and to increase curb appeal.
- Fixed (does not open) window design is often used as accent windows
- Comes standard with Laminated Insulating Glass (impact resistant)
- Provides maximum amount of light
- Can serve as standalone or companion window
- Available in popular Fixed Lite Architectural window shapes: Trapezoid, Arch, Half Circle, Gothic, Triangle, Eyebrow, and more
Vinyl Picture Window
The perfect companion or standalone window. Individual units can be mulled with a variety of sizes to create a unique vignette that’s custom to your home. Perfect in living rooms, kitchens, and master bedrooms.
- Provides maximum amount of natural light
- Often used as an accent window
Vinyl Awning Window
Offering outstanding ventilation and light, this awning window works well in higher spaces and features a nesting handle that will not interfere with window treatments.
- Hinged along the top for easy opening using a handle
- Foldaway handle will not interfere with window treatments
- Designed with units that can be mulled (attaching two or more window units together) vertically or horizontally
- Enhance the look of your home with matching Casement and Fixed Lite Picture Window
- Multi-point locking system adds strength and extra security
Vinyl Horizontal Roller Window
A great way to add light and ventilation to bedrooms, kitchens and other rooms throughout the house, this roller window features smooth operation and a removable sash for easy cleaning.
- Flexible design with 2- and 3-lite configurations
- Easy opening and closing with ball bearing wheels
- Welded sash corners create a strong seal
- SecureConnect corner keys ensure optimal performance on any-sized window
Vinyl Double Hung Window
With enhanced ventilation, easy exterior cleaning and ComfortLift handles for effortless operation, this window is ideal for lanais, patios, and sunrooms.
- Multi-chamber frame provides outstanding energy savings
- Stylish ComfortLift handles allow for easier lifting and window management
- Welded sash corners create a strong seal for durability and longevity
- Removable/movable top and bottom sashes that allow for maximum ventilation and easy cleaning
Aluminum Architectural Window
Enhance your home’s beauty and aesthetics with our wide selection of unique shapes and styles that can be customized to fit your needs. Works well as a standalone or companion window to fill your space with natural light.
- Serves as a standalone or companion window
- Comes standard with laminated glass (impact resistant)
- Fixed (does not open or close) window design that maximizes light
- Popular Fixed Lite Architectural shapes: Trapezoid, Arch, Half Circle, Quadrafoil, Eyebrow, and much more
Aluminum Picture Window
This non-operable window pairs with other window shapes for a custom look. Enhances the look of living rooms, kitchens, and master bedrooms with maximum, unobstructed sightlines.
- Fixed (does not open) window design is often used as an accent
- Fills the room with a substantial amount of light
- Makes a great companion window
Aluminum Horizontal Roller Window
Blending modern style and top-notch security, this easily operated window is perfect for kitchens, bathrooms and more.
- A flexible design with 2- or 3-lite configurations
- Tandem stainless-steel roller allows for finger-smooth operation
- Low-profile sweep lock indicates if the window is unlocked for an added level of security
- Stainless steel assembly screws withstand salty air environments
Aluminum Awning Window
Designed for use in spaces with high ceiling heights, this beautiful-yet-functional window is designed to block rain from entering, while providing outstanding ventilation and light. Pairs beautifully with our matching Casement and Fixed Lite Picture Window.
- Hinged along the top and can be opened using a handle
- Foldaway handle will not interfere with window treatments
- Flexible design with units that can be mulled (attaching two or more window
units together) vertically or horizontally - Create your ideal look with matching Casement and Fixed Lite Picture Window
- Multi-point locking system adds strength and security
Aluminum Single Hung Window
Raised from the bottom with a fixed top half, our single hung window offers ventilation and effortless protection in a traditional style that can be customized to fit any size used throughout the home.
- Flexible design: Radius Top and ProView/Oriel
- Easy opening and closing: Heavy-duty, pre-tensioned spiral balance system
- Know immediately if the window is unlocked with our low-profile sweep lock
- Integrated lift rails and deluxe sweep locks for easy fingertip operation
- Stainless steel assembly screws withstand salty air environments
Vinyl Single Hung Window
Perfect for bedrooms, kitchens, and bathrooms, this window features ComfortLift handles and is designed for easy exterior cleaning.
- Multi-chamber frame provides outstanding energy savings
- Stylish ComfortLift handles allow for easier lifting and window management
- Welded sash corners create a strong seal for durability and longevity
- Stainless steel assembly screws withstand salty air environments
Southwest Florida's Most Trusted Windows Installer
Guardian Hurricane Protection is a recognized leader in the South West Florida hurricane protection industry. Our success is based on a strong combination of customer service, business management, and technical competency that comes from years of experience working in our industry.
We are fully licensed and Insured State of Florida Certified General Contractor. We are OSHA Certified, have an outstanding safety record and conduct regular on-site safety meetings. Our goal is zero time lost on the job. We are a Nami Certified Manufacturer, PGT Glazing Certified, EuroWall Installation Certified, an ASSA Member and a Solar Energy Contractor.
Call Guardian Hurricane Protection at 239-237-1448 for free on-site estimates and consultation or message us online.
