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 ...

Renewal by Andersen produces the best windows that can withstand hurricane-force winds ... weather-resistant hardware and impact-resistant glass.

Large elements like cabanas must be hurricane rated and attached to pool deck slabs ... [They can also] protect large expanses of glass from debris and projectiles during hurricanes.

The Bottom Line: The glazing industry continues to evolve with trends like increased use of security-rated glass, improved acoustics, timber curtain walls for sustainable design and hurricane-rated ...