Impact Windows AND Doors in Fort Myers Beach

Impact-resistant Doors and Windows for Fort Myers Beach Residents

Fort Myers Beach has beautiful beaches and weather as well as roughly 270 days of sunshine per year.  Unfortunately, this area is prone to dangerous hurricanes and tropical storms as is the state of Florida in general.  As a homeowner in the southwest part of the state, you have a couple of choices where protecting your family and your home are concerned – hurricane shutters and impact-resistant doors and windows.  Granted, they both offer protection from damaging winds and flying debris.  But how do you know which is the better choice?

Pros and Cons of Impact Doors and Windows

Choosing between hurricane shutters and impact doors and windows for protecting your family and the contents of your Fort Myers Beach home can be a challenging decision.  Several factors must be considered to make a well-informed decision.   But when it comes right down to it, your decision will depend on what is most important where your family and your belongings are concerned.  Before making your decision, consider the pros and cons of hurricane doors and windows.

Pros:

• They allow lots of natural light to enter your home
• They block up to 99% of the sun’s harmful UV rays
• They look like standard windows
• They’re an excellent burglary and home invasion deterrent
• They’re effective in reducing noise pollution (noise from outdoors)
• They’re shatter-resistant
• Unlike hurricane shutters, they only require a single installation

Cons:

• They’re more expensive than hurricane shutters

Here are some facts about hurricane shutters that make them less appealing.  Even if you recently purchased hurricane shutters instead of impact-resistant windows and doors, the negative pressure of a hurricane’s winds can suck your doors and windows out of their frame.  This will further complicate matters because of damage to your home associated with water intrusion.  This is a fact that hurricane shutter companies don’t want you to know.

Another drawback to having hurricane shutters is that they’re not hermetically sealed like impact windows and doors.  So, they will corrode much quicker, especially if they’re manufactured using corrugated metal.  Furthermore, old hurricane shutters can get torn off a structure and become flying debris if they haven’t been installed properly or if they’ve rusted.  Thus, in conclusion, you can see how hurricane windows and doors would be the best choice for protecting your home.

Consider the Benefits

The installation of impact-resistant doors and windows goes beyond protecting your family and your home.  The following 5 benefits will explain why you should replace your old doors and windows with these types of products:

• They are energy-efficient and will save you money on your monthly utility bills.
• They can prevent up to 70% of exterior noises from entering your home.
• They help reduce property damage which can lower your monthly homeowner’s insurance premiums by 40% or more.
• They provide an additional layer of security against burglaries and home invasions.
• They will improve your home’s curb appeal and increase its value.

To learn more about our outstanding product line of impact doors and windows, contact V&V Windows today at (305) 888-4151.

We service the following zip codes: 33931, 33932 and all surrounding areas.