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What is Hurricane Proof Glass?

In hurricane scenarios, it’s not uncommon for glass panels to be buffeted heavily by incredibly strong winds, and these will often blow out a regular glass window. Even if the window survives this initial blow, any debris picked up by the wind will often end up shattering regular glass, causing a great deal of damage to the property and any residents who might be inside. As a result of this, ensuring that every property is safe and protected is integral. As part of this, hurricane-proof glass – designed to be more durable than regular glass – could be an ideal solution.

Hurricane impact glass is made from tempered glass, which automatically provides additional strength over a regular pane of glass. Bonding processes then join these panels of glass together with a very thin layer of plastic membrane, usually PVB or Sentry Glass Plus (SGP).

Hurricane-proof glass panels tend to be much more resilient than regular glass; as such, rather than shattering entirely in the event of a crack, most hurricane-proof panels will merely crack in an isolated area. Then, this should remain largely contained, with the window staying intact otherwise.

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Features of Hurricane-Proof Glass

Hurricane-proof glass might sound like an incredibly impressive, specialist solution, but many of its features make it highly diverse. Some of the main features of hurricane-proof glass include:

Layered panel design: -The layered nature of hurricane-proof glass designs is what makes them so effective in withstanding high wind speeds. Hurricane-proof designs feature layers of glass and plastic membranes, giving additional strength to the final material.

Transparent finish: -When it comes to glass materials for windows and doors, a transparent finish is often still crucial. Fortunately, hurricane-proof glass can offer this. In fact, to the naked eye, it’s often difficult to tell hurricane impact or hurricane-proof glass apart from regular panes, making them easy to integrate into many properties.

Excellent strength: The excellent strength of hurricane-proof glass comes from the heat-treated nature of the panels and the strong bonding between the layers. This means that hurricane-proof panels can often withstand almost anything thrown at them – irrefutably making them a popular choice for many people.

Resilience even after damage: -One of the major differentiating factors between regular glass and hurricane-proof panels is that they are able to retain much of their original strength, even after damage. This keeps these glass panels much stronger for longer, improving their appeal and allowing them to withstand a great deal more overall.

Ability to withstand high wind speeds: Hurricane-proof panels can withstand potentially massive wind speeds, which differentiates them from regular glass. The highest category of hurricane-impact panels may be able to cope with speeds of over 150 mpg.

Specifications

Material / Performance	SGP	PVB	Standard
g/cm Proportion(or ratio)	0.95	1.07~1.08	ASTM D-792
℃ Linear expansion coefficient	10~15x10 (-20℃-32℃)	4x10	ASTM D-696
MPa Longitudinal strength	34.5	20	ASTM D-638
MJ/m The strength of riping and pulling	50	10~15	ASTM D-638
CSS,MPa The cohesional strength with glass	>20.7		Du Pont
% Elongation ratio	400	275(ASTM D-412)	ASTM D-638
@66PSI The temperature of thermal deformation	43℃		ASTM D-696
Fogging	>>2%	<2
% Yellow index	<2.5	10~15	(Interlayer)
Refraction index	1.5	1.47~1.5
nm The wave band which brocking UV	310	380
3C+0.38+3C The impediment of UV rate	99.98	99.98
kg/cm The adhesion with glass		（500mm/min,20℃）

Applications of Hurricane-Proof Glass

There are numerous applications of hurricane-proof glass, and keeping these in mind could help you determine whether or not this might be the right option for your needs. Indeed, hurricane-proof glass can offer an excellent solution in many cases, making it highly popular as a choice of material for many applications. These include:

House windows
The most common application for hurricane-proof glass has to be house windows. Indeed, you need to know that your home is safe, secure, and protected, and hurricane-proof glass helps keep things secure no matter the weather conditions. This can give homeowners vastly more confidence overall, helping ensure that they get a safe, secure, and comfortable home overall.

Commercial storefronts
A business can find itself in a very tricky situation during hurricane weather, as smashed glass panels and storefronts can do a huge amount of damage – and the open nature of the property puts the business’s contents at major risk of theft. Luckily, hurricane-proof glass makes an excellent exterior solution, reducing the risk of criminals getting into the property.

Exterior buildings
Many homes and businesses have exterior buildings (such as sheds). However, these are often built with surprisingly flimsy materials, and this can prevent them from standing up to hurricane winds. Luckily, hurricane-proof glass can easily be installed in these outdoor buildings, making them a lot more resilient to the elements than they may have been before.

Glass décor and signage
Any outdoor glass décor or signage is at major risk during hurricane weather. While these should always be protected, where possible, investing in hurricane-proof glass reduces the risk of these getting severely damaged during bad weather. Common examples might include digital poster displays and the like.

How Much Does Hurricane-Proof Glass Cost?

If you think that hurricane-proof glass might help, you should consider several different things when looking at pricing. Naturally, glass from a higher category – e.g., Category 5 glass – will come with a much higher price tag than that from a lower Category. However, there are other factors that you may also want to consider here, such as the brand’s competitiveness and buying power and how this can translate to costs of production.

Still, for the most part, you’ll usually find that hurricane-proof glass costs around $150 per square foot or $1500 per square meter. Notably, it’s also worth considering that other components may also be accounted for in the price, such as your choice of additional glass treatments or window frame styles.

In any case, make sure you’ve partnered with a professional provider of premium-quality hurricane-proof glass solutions to make the most of this decision. Indeed, for many people, hurricane-proof glass can seem like an exorbitant expense; however, you may actually find that the cost of investment pays for itself with time compared to purchasing a regular glass window that’s not only prone to break in adverse weather but which is also much more dangerous in a potential hurricane scenario.

Discover Your Ideal Glass Solutions

Finding the optimal solutions is never straightforward, especially when it comes to hurricane prone regions. However, you shouldn’t have to miss out just for this reason, which is why more and more people are looking at the different opportunities that are available. Fortunately, with hurricane-proof glass, you know you’ll get a strong, durable, and secure material that’s excellent for many applications. Why leave it to chance; find out more about hurricane-proof glass with help from our friendly experts today!

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Hurricane Proof Glass

What is Hurricane Proof Glass?

Features of Hurricane-Proof Glass

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Applications of Hurricane-Proof Glass

How Much Does Hurricane-Proof Glass Cost?

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