While hurricane protection is the most apparent reason to have impact doors in your home, they offer many benefits even if you don’t live in a hurricane zone. They also provide an extra layer of security against burglary.
For these reasons, consider upgrading to impact windows and doors this year.
Increased Security
Hurricanes and other severe storms can be terrifying, threatening the safety of building occupants. Venturing outside during a storm can lead to injury from flying debris or even death, as sudden pressure changes could cause the roof of your home or structure to come off. You don’t have to worry about exposing yourself to these dangers with impact doors.
Impact doors are designed to withstand some of the most terrifying hurricane and tropical storm conditions. The glass in these doors is specifically designed to not break under these extreme pressures.
To ensure they can withstand this high pressure, impact doors undergo rigorous testing to meet Florida’s requirements. These doors are tested for dead and live load, the fluctuating pressure they undergo during a hurricane. They also have to meet the standards of a high-velocity hurricane zone (HVHZ). These testing procedures ensure that these doors can protect your home from even the most extreme conditions.
Reduced Noise
In areas prone to hurricanes and harsh weather, it’s essential to have strong doors to protect your family from the dangers of severe weather. These doors provide a layer of safety for your family and home from extreme winds, flying debris, and dangerous chemicals the wind carries.
While hurricane doors were designed to withstand the powerful force of hurricanes, many homeowners are finding that they have an additional side effect: noise reduction. These doors absorb and significantly reduce the sound of neighborhood disturbances such as traffic, construction, and barking dogs.
The heavy material that makes these doors so sturdy also gives them a degree of insulation that other standard front doors lack. This means they can keep the summer heat out and the warmth during winter, decreasing energy bills. They can also protect your interior from harmful UV rays, which can cause fading on carpeting, furniture, and window coverings.
Increased Structural Integrity
Everyone in Florida knows that hurricanes and high winds are a fact of life. Many people prepare for the upcoming season by upgrading to impact windows, and some even take steps to tie down their roofs before a storm hits. However, doors are often forgotten.
The good news is that impact-rated doors are available in various styles and are more than just a pretty face. These heavy-duty doors are designed to withstand high winds, debris, airborne particles, and pressure changes from severe storms.
Additionally, impact-rated doors are constructed with unique glass that deflects up to 99% of harmful UV rays. This helps reduce the amount of sun rays that can cause damage to furniture, pictures, and flooring. This is especially helpful if you live in an area with intense UV rays that occur regularly.
Increased Value
It’s hard to put a value on the peace of mind that comes from knowing your home is protected from severe weather. But the good news is that benefits go beyond your safety.
Hurricane doors are also an effective deterrent to burglars as they can be more challenging to break into than a standard door. The added security will also increase your home’s value when you sell.
Installing hurricane doors will help you save money on your homeowner’s insurance premiums. Check with your provider to see if they offer discounts for homes with impact doors throughout the building. In addition, these doors’ energy efficiency and noise reduction properties can help you save even more on your utility bills.
