Impact windows are made with a heavy-duty frame and two pieces of glass that have been laminated and treated with a silicon glaze to make them impact-resistant. The two pieces are then glued together. There are a number of reasons to have these installed in your home, regardless of where you live; here are just a few of them.

Weather

If you live in an area that is prone to hurricanes or tornadoes, impact windows are pretty much a necessity. However, high winds can be damaging even if they're not at the speeds of natural disasters. They can pick up stones, pieces of wood, or things left outside and crash them into the windows. It is also possible to have tree branches smash the windows during a heavy wind or rain storm. Not only will impact windows save your windows from storm damage, but they will also save everything in the house from wind or rain damage.

Heating and Cooling Bills

Impact windows are more energy efficient than other types of windows. They will help keep the heat out in the summer while keeping it in the house in the winter months. This will reduce the workload on your HVAC system and lower your heating and cooling bills. In addition, it will extend the life of the system.

Intruder Protection

Unfortunately, you may have to worry about unwanted people trying to get into your home. Even with a good security system, there is a chance someone can get in and take something or hurt someone. Impact windows are strong enough to keep people from getting in by breaking the glass.

Sun Damage

Sun streaming in through your windows can damage the material on furniture, dry out wood, cause rug fibers to deteriorate, and fade the paint on the walls. Impact windows that are specially treated can keep the UV rays from coming through the glass and causing damage. This will save you from having to buy new furnishings and repaint the house frequently.

If you are going to be replacing the windows in your home or if you are having a new home built, talk to the contractor about getting impact windows. They are not any harder to install, so the contractor will not have to do any more work to put them in. While they may cost a bit more initially, the money they will save you will be well worth it. You, your family, and everything in your home will be safer.

To learn more, contact a company like The Screen Shop.