Why Impact Sliding Glass Doors Are a Non-Negotiable in West Palm Beach

Impact doors are a complete system. They combine heavy-duty, reinforced frames with laminated glass. The laminated glass has a strong plastic-like interlayer (PVB) sandwiched between two panes of glass. This is the same technology used in car windshields.

During a hurricane, the biggest danger is a 'breach' of the home's envelope. If a window or door breaks, wind rushes in, creating a catastrophic pressure change that can lift the roof off. Impact glass can be shattered by flying debris, but it will not break *out*. The interlayer holds the glass in place, keeping the wind and rain outside.

Impact glass doors offer 24/7 benefits. They provide superior noise reduction, block 99% of UV rays (protecting your furniture), and are a massive deterrent to intruders, as they are incredibly difficult to break through.