Adding Security with to your home
Are you worried about debris from storms breaking through your windows? Perhaps you want to make your home more difficult for someone to break in? Maybe it is a concern that a broken window means dangerous glass shards on floors where children play? Or is it the amateur golfers on the 18th tee outside your back windows that is your concern?
Regardless of the reason, there are many possible solutions that can be explored to add effective and cost efficient security. And these can often be combined with Low-E or Decorative glass to insure that you do not give up efficiency or beauty in the process!
Some of the many options available are described below. But give Custom Windows a call to discuss your specific needs!
Tempered Glass:
Tempering is the process of heating glass close to its melting point and then cooling it down. This changes the molecular structure of the glass which strengthens it in the process. Equally important, tempered glass also breaks into smaller, more rounded pieces instead of sharp edged shards.
Laminated Glass:
Laminated glass is actually two pieces of glass on either side of an inner substrate, usually vinyl or resin based. This package is then processed with heat to bind the glass to the laminate. The resulting laminated glass unit is thicker and stronger than standard glass and has the added benefit that if the glass does break the substrate holds the glass shards together to keeps them from flying into the home. Also, the laminate layer resists tearing so even a broken window can keep wind, rain or unwanted people out of your home!
Laminated glass is a perfect solution for a storm window but is also an excellent choice in a replacement window when combined with Low-E glass. Laminated glass is available to meet everything from basic protection to impact resistance, so call us to discuss your particular needs.
Lexan® or Acrylic Panes:
Polycarbonate solutions such as Lexan® or acrylic provide significantly more resistance to breaking than an equally thick piece of glass. While these cannot be combined with other glass types to create an insulated glass package, they can be an excellent solution for storm windows. As with laminated glass, synthetic panes can be produced with different thicknesses to increase strength. They also are available in a wide range of tints.
So as you can see, you have many options when it comes to your home’s security. Give us a call to discuss your specific needs!
We would love the opportunity to work on a solution for you!
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