Naples Hurricane Impact Windows

By Jai Rendereaz

If you're out looking for the right Naples Impact Windows for your home, always remember that each product is different. Sure, they may look the same and have similar advantages, but Hurricane Impact Windows have several different options for homeowners. The truth is, some are much better than others.

Obviously one of the first things you will have to do is figure out what type you want to purchase. There are so many choices out there we can't list them all, but some great examples are: aluminum frames, vinyl or wood frames, insulated impact, tinted glass, monolithic, and several others. Even though each one of them can be considered Hurricane Impact Windows, they might not offer all the protection you need.

It's important to go over all the angles when purchasing Naples Impact Windows. The truth is it's quite confusing when you're trying to learn everything behind the scenes, especially if a salesperson is simply trying to "sell" you. What they don't tell you is that even though their window has the approval of Florida, there are certain tests each company puts their product through. Most of the time, these vary for many reasons, but you need to focus on how important this will be. Don't you want to be protected as best you can?

While hurricane impact windows and doors need to have Florida approvals to be able to be installed as hurricane protection systems, there are so many different degrees of protection covered under the umbrella of a Florida approval. While two products next to one another may look the same and operate the same, they could offer two extremely different levels of protection for your home. Just because both products have Florida approvals does not mean they are rated for the same levels of protection.

Obviously a salesperson isn't going to come right out and say this, especially if they have an inferior product. So in order to get the right Naples Impact Windows, you have to do the research on your own. Find out what types of rigorous tests are being performed on the Hurricane Impact Windows you're interested in purchasing. Just keep in mind that this isn't a quick pass or fail scenario. All the testing requires layer after layer of rules and regulations to be adhered to before selling the product. It all comes down to what type of market the company wants to sell their product to, and obtain their goals at the same time.

For example: If one manufacturer's market was to sell hurricane impact windows in the Orlando area his desired outcome for the testing would be extremely different from a manufacturer whose intended market was Sanibel Island. The reason is that Sanibel, being a barrier island, requires Florida approved hurricane impact windows to have much higher testing results than Florida approved impact windows being sold in Orlando because studies have shown the barrier islands would be subjected to much higher wind speeds and flying debris than Orlando.

Would you buy a Florida approved Naples impact window that had test results that are more suitable for the Orlando area if you lived on the coast in Naples, FL? Most sales representatives will tell you to do so because of their understanding, or lack thereof, of the building codes and test protocols. It would not be a misleading statement to say that over 90% of the people that are selling impact windows have never even seen a window being tested or even stepped foot in a testing facility, yet they give you advice and guidance of how to protect your most expensive assets, your family and your home.

So take the time to research and learn about everything that revolves around Naples Impact Windows or just Hurricane Impact Windows in general. If you can find the right ones that offer higher durability ratings, have honest sales professionals, and have built a good reputation around their product, you're definitely on the right path. Just make sure you do the research no matter how good something sounds. After all, we're talking about your home and the safety of your family.

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