Amid strengthening storms and rocketing insurance premiums, some homeowners are taking matters into their own hands with ...

Hurricane-proof windows use reinforced frames and impact-resistant glass treated with a layer of polyvinyl butyral (PVB) or ethylene-vinyl acetate (EVA). These windows can withstand winds up to ...

Hurricane windows are not the same as impact-resistant windows because of the extra requirements they need to meet. The cost of a standard hurricane window varies widely, ranging from $300 to $ ...

“Hurricane impact-resistant windows are designed to withstand the force of high-speed wind (up to Category 5 level hurricanes), flying debris, heavy hail or ice,” said Sara Pierce, business ...

The eighth named storm of the 2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season, Hurricane Helene, is headed for Florida's Gulf Coast and is ...

"It limited the water intrusion, the windows held strong, and we had no fires, unlike many homes around us." Florida ...

At Hunters Point, homes protected by hurricane-proof windows and doors didn’t flood. The waterfront development in Cortez, Florida, was built by the developer Pearl Homes. Pearl Homes makes ...

Power and internet lines are buried to avoid wind damage. The sturdy concrete walls, hurricane-proof windows and doors are fortified with a layer of foam insulation, providing extra safety against ...

Elsewhere, high-impact windows protect the home from powerful ... a US company that says its “hurricane-resistant” designs can withstand winds of up to 190 miles an hour.