If you’ve lived in Raleigh, or anywhere in North Carolina for very long, you know we’ve seen our fair share of hurricanes. And there will certainly be more to come. When hurricanes do hit our area the impact tends to be devastating, which is why more people are searching for ways to protect their families and their homes.
In many parts of the country, hurricane windows are necessary because the local building code requires homeowners to have impact-resistant glass—
But that’s not the case for Raleigh, being so far from the coastline. Instead, many people in our area choose to invest in hurricane windows for the safety and well-being of their loved ones (family and pets). As well as for the increased protection against the high winds, falling tree limbs, and water damage that can occur during a hurricane or other extreme weather event.
Choosing to replace your existing windows with strong and energy-efficient vinyl hurricane windows can bring several benefits to your home.
This includes protection from severe storms, increased home security, reduced outside noise, greater energy efficiency, and greater resale value.
Hurricane windows include impact-resistant, laminated glass.
This produces spider web cracking instead of large shards of glass that can be sent flying when it breaks. This laminated glass is much like auto-safety glass and is created by bonding two panels of glass with a clear ultra-strong interlayer of either polyvinyl butyral or ethylene-vinyl acetate.
- They protect your home with a strong and heavy-duty frame.
This frame is designed to keep the impact-resistant glass from breaking away should an impact occur. Their construction and anchoring keep hurricane winds and debris from breaching your home. - Extra layer of defense in case of a home intrusion.
When you combine the extra strength frame and impact-resistant glass from hurricane windows brings increased protection to your home in the case of a home intrusion. The impact-resistant glass alone can be an amazing deterrent. - Lower electric bill each month.
Most homeowners also find a significant increase in their energy efficiency after choosing to upgrade to hurricane windows. This efficiency tends to be greater than regular replacement windows and is a welcome benefit. - Hurricane windows = peace and quiet.
Reduced noise infiltration is another very welcome benefit of choosing hurricane windows for your home. If you happen to live in a noisy neighborhood around Raleigh you will certainly notice the difference and enjoy the newfound peace and quiet. - Your home’s resale value.
Should you decide to sell your home one day you will notice an increased home value once the safety and security of hurricane windows is taken into account.
Raleigh’s Window Xperts are proud to offer high-quality, energy-efficient, 100% made-in-the-USA, vinyl replacement hurricane windows from ProVia.
Windows crafted for the Raleigh, NC climate and installed by top professionals who will treat your home like it’s their own. Plus, ProVia’s vinyl window warranties are some of the strongest in the business and match the strength of the hurricane windows themselves.
The Window Xperts are here to help.
Before you invest your hard-earned money in upgrades—schedule a free, in-home instant quote with one of our trusted, local experts. You will be able to compare samples from several manufacturers with options and pricing that are right for you. This process can feel intimidating and that’s exactly you can count on us to be by your side to advise you every step of the way!