Impact Resistant Windows: - Provide an additional level of security - If struck by wind-borne debris, the glass in impact-resistant windows will break, but the broken glass is held together — preventing wind, debris, and hazardous glass shards from entering the home - Protection from hurricanes and extreme weather, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week - Discounts on your home insurance - Check with your insurance company to discover what may apply - Laminated glass provides 99% blockage of ultraviolet (UV) light, and this shielding protects irreplaceable valuables inside your home - Proven to be a highly effective way to reduce exterior noise Standard Windows: - Standard, non-impact resistant windows will require shutters or plywood to protect them from shattering during a storm - Glass in a standard, non-impact resistant window will shatter, causing dangerous shards and debris to enter the home - You lose peace of mind as a storm approaches, and protecting your home will take much more effort - Large single-glazed windows in a home allow a significant amount of heat or cold to transfer from the outside to the home’s interior, and vice-versa. This leads to much higher utility bills