What is Impact Glass?

Impact Glass Provides Impact Resistance

The best way to achieve impact resistance in windows & doors is with a product that utilizes laminated glass.

• Laminated glass is a process where two panes of glass are bonded together with a strong, clear vinyl inter-layer.
• Laminated insulating glass is manufactured using two panes of glass that are bonded together with a strong, clear vinyl  inter-layer, and also has an airspace between the two panes while incorporating a third pane of glass for additional insulation.

The airspace in between the two panes of glass is filled with either air or other gas, usually argon gas to reduce heat transfer through the glass.

PGT,  EAS, CGI & WINDOOR all feature the very best impact-resistant laminated glass and laminated insulated glass that’s designed to withstand repeated impact from a nine-pound 2’ x 4’ missile traveling at 50 feet per second or 34 miles  per hour. Even if the glass is cracked or damaged, the vinyl inter-layer will not be penetrated and will hold the glass secure within the frame while continuing to keep unwanted elements out.

The impact glass is combined with industrial heavy-duty frames which permit our impact-resistant products to easily meet and exceed the existing most stringent code requirements for hurricane strength winds and missile like flying debris.

In addition, our impact-resistant windows easily exceeds the 2010 Florida building code standards for impact-resistance, and many of our products offer certification for additional testing including Miami-Dade and AAMA.

This provides peace of mind for at risk homeowners living in harms way of hurricane-prone regions.

See more at: http://www.pgtindustries.com/glass_zone/list/impact-resistance