Impact Windows vs Burglars - FB Doors - Hurricane Windows Florida (2024)

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They are Made to Take the Blasts They Splinter, Not Shatter They’re More Time Consuming to Break

They are Made to Take the Blasts

These windows were createdto resist the impact of debris flying at the highest of speeds, so it would be virtually impossible for a human to be able to break through the glass using popular conventional means, such as a blunt object or simply their hands. With our impact windows, this would not possible. It makes absolute sense that this type of window, made to withstand hurricane-force winds, could certainly hold up to a person with a baseball bat or a hammer.

They Splinter, Not Shatter

Impact-resistant windows are made in a process somewhat similar to your automobiles’ windshield. There are multiple glass layers divided by a middle layer of plastic material that holds them in place in case of an impact. Instead of breaking as a normal glass pane of glass, the impact resistant window splinters, but holds together. This means that even if someone manages to cause the glass to shatter, the person will be unable to walk though it, reach in, or step into the home. An impact window makes it impossible for anyone to manage a simple break-in.

They’re More Time Consuming to Break

While impact windowsaren’tindestructible, they are very hard to break. To get through, a burglar would create a ruckus and likely be caught. Breaking through impact windows typicallyproves to beconsiderable workand energy, forcing burglars to move on. Thieves usuallywant a quick in and out whenstealingto reducetheirpossibilitiesof being caught,howeverwith impact resistant windows, their ability to quickly and quietly enter yourhouse isgone. At FB Doors, we’ll gladly help install windows and doors that protect you from hurricanes, storms, and other break-ins. Contact us today!