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Selecting the right frame material for your impact windows significantly affects performance, aesthetics, and long-term value. At Armored Impact Windows And Doors, we offer both vinyl and aluminum impact windows, each providing distinct advantages for South Florida homeowners. Understanding these differences helps you make informed decisions that align with your home’s needs, architectural style, and budget requirements.
Vinyl impact windows excel in South Florida’s hot, humid climate through superior thermal performance. The naturally insulating properties of vinyl frames reduce heat transfer, keeping air-conditioned interiors cool while lowering energy bills. Modern vinyl formulations resist fading, warping, and deterioration even under intense UV exposure.
Vinyl frames incorporate multiple chambers that trap air, creating additional insulation barriers. This design particularly benefits homes struggling with high cooling costs or hot spots near windows. The material’s flexibility also provides better shock absorption during storms.
Aluminum impact windows offer unmatched structural strength, making them ideal for large openings and contemporary architectural designs. The material’s inherent rigidity allows for slimmer frame profiles that maximize glass area and views, particularly important for waterfront properties throughout Miami-Dade and Broward counties.
Modern aluminum windows feature thermal breaks—insulating barriers within frames that reduce heat conduction. These improvements significantly enhance energy efficiency compared to older aluminum windows, though vinyl typically maintains superior insulation values.
Initial investment and lifetime costs vary between vinyl and aluminum impact windows. While vinyl typically costs 20-30% less upfront, aluminum windows may provide better long-term value for certain applications, particularly in commercial settings or luxury homes where aesthetics are paramount.
Choosing between vinyl and aluminum impact windows depends on various factors specific to your South Florida property. Consider your home’s architectural style, proximity to saltwater, budget constraints, and energy efficiency goals.
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Contact Armored Impact Windows And Doors for expert guidance selecting between vinyl and aluminum impact windows. Our specialists evaluate your specific needs, ensuring optimal protection, efficiency, and value for your South Florida home.
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The FBC requires windows to be impact-resistant or protected with shutters if located within one mile of the coast where the wind speed is 140 mph or greater during a storm. February, 2023
Many impact hurricane-resistant windows and doors from Armored Impact Windows and Doors are Energy Star rated and compliant. That means they are qualified for this tax credit. Most vinyl impact windows meet Energy Star requirements and are the type of impact window that best reduces your energy costs.
February, 2023
If more than 25% of the windows and/or doors in a pre-Florida Building Code home are being replaced and the windows/doors are NOT impact glass, the windows/doors are required to have opening protection (such as shutters). May, 2023
While impact windows aren’t indestructible, they are very hard to break. To get through, a burglar would create a ruckus and likely be caught. Breaking through impact windows typically proves to be considerable work and energy, forcing burglars to move on. May, 2023
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Florida Building Code (FBC)
Impact windows are oftentimes worth the money. Though they’re typically more costly than standard windows, the impact options can reduce the price of your home insurance and help prevent costly home damages caused by storms. February, 2023
Impact windows lower homeowner’s insurance costs because they are designed to resist breaking when struck by wind-driven debris. They are typically made with double or even triple pane glass and, as an added bonus, they’re naturally energy-efficient. May, 2023
One of the best things you can do to increase your home’s value is by investing in impact windows and doors. Not only that, but impact windows and doors can also make your home a quieter and more efficient place to live. May, 2023
Impact windows are made from laminated glass or laminated insulating glass, which helps provide insulation and protection from unwanted heat loss and heat gain. The US Department of Energy indicates that the right type of windows can reduce solar heat gain and improve thermal performance. May, 2023
The average lead time is usually 6-12 weeks, depending on the products ordered. The issue, like many others right now, comes down to supply availability. Because impact windows use such specialized components, each order is custom-made at a factory. There are many impact windows manufacturers in South Florida.
May, 2023
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