Tough Enough: Windows and Doors

Threat of hurricanes drives developers to install impact-resistant windows and doors.

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WATER WORLD: NanaWall Systems' NanaWall SL72 meets National Fenestration Rating Council standards and is able to endure 18 pounds of water per square foot and 5 gallons of water per minute without leaking. Similar to a wall of floor-to-ceiling glass panels, NanaWall's engineered panels glide and stack to the side when opened, blurring the line between the indoors and outdoors. For more information, contact NanaWall at 800-873-5673 or visit www.nanawall.com.

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WATER WORLD: NanaWall Systems' NanaWall SL72 meets National Fenestration Rating Council standards and is able to endure 18 pounds of water per square foot and 5 gallons of water per minute without leaking. Similar to a wall of floor-to-ceiling glass panels, NanaWall's engineered panels glide and stack to the side when opened, blurring the line between the indoors and outdoors. For more information, contact NanaWall at 800-873-5673 or visit www.nanawall.com.

1 HURRICANE WATCH:

During inclement weather, residents are protected by Gorell’s new Armor Max Plus line. These windows can deflect airborne debris and have passed ASTM Large Missile Impact testing up to 140 mph. Armor Max Plus boasts Texas Department of Insurance approval and features a nearly impenetrable PVB interlayer between two panes of glass. For more information, contact Gorell at 724-465-1800 or visit www.gorell.com.


2 SUDDEN IMPACT:

Marvin Windows and Doors’ new Integrity IMPACT product line is made of a pultruded fiberglass that doesn’t rot or decay. Integrity IMPACT products achieve their Wind Zone 3 rating without adding unsightly reinforcements that impact their design and aesthetics. Integrity is ideal for salt-ridden, UV-exposed coastal areas. For more information, contact Marvin Windows and Doors at 888-537-8266 or visit www.marvin.com.


3 CRACK SHOT:

Kolbe’s Windquest Series vinyl windows have received High Velocity Hurricane Zone approval from the State of Florida. The Windquest Series includes casement, awning, double-hung, sliding, and single-hung windows in a variety of shapes. The glass is dual-glazed, insulated, and impact-laminated, so they remain intact when broken. For more information, contact Kolbe 800.955.8177 or visit www.kolbe-kolbe.com.


4 SLEEK ENTRANCE:

CraftMaster Crossmore’s classic yet modern interior doors feature two long, flat, vertical panels positioned symmetrically beneath a flat, square header. The doors come in standard 6 feet, 8 inches and 7 feet, and in passage widths from 1 foot, 6 inches to 3 feet in solid core construction. The doors are available primed and ready to paint. For more information, contact CMI at 800-405-2233 or visit www.cmicompany.com.


5 KNOCK OUT:

FOUNDATIONdoor’s mahogany door can be customized with 40 Center Piece Art panels. The panels can be changed in minutes and come in a variety of styles and motifs. All of the doors are Miami-Dade certified to withstand wind gusts of 150 mph. The doors include a double-bonded glass center to defend against fierce weather. For more information, contact FOUNDATIONdoor at 877-648-DOOR or visit www.foundationdoor.com.

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