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Hurricane-Proof Windows Offer Security for Storm Riddled Residents

Homeowners located in hurricane epicenters can find security in new plastic-lined glass. These windows are hurricane-proof and can take a beating.

If one thing has come from a decade of destructive hurricanes it is tough home design. Many replacement windows for homes now come standard with a thin sheet of plastic in between the panes of glass. This plastic is nearly undetectable but provides a much needed level of security.

Shatter-proof windows are nothing new. But today's technology has led to a huge increase in durability, according to Remodel Online (remodeling.hw.net). These windows feature attributes such as:

  • Strength of an auto windshield
  • Shatter-proof
  • Protection from burglars
  • Weather protection

Trade-Offs to Shatter-Proof Windows

Shatter-proof windows have the potential to offer a lower flow of natural light through the window. A fuzzy haze can be created in low quality windows, but this is easily avoided by purchasing windows that are made from decent materials.

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