For a vast majority of the year, the windows of your Jacksonville home provide spectacular views of the region’s stunning scenery. As Floridians, we are all too aware that strong storms and hurricanes can sweep through the area causing massive destruction to homes and businesses—ruining our once gorgeous view.

To keep your home and property intact during major storms and hurricanes, it’s imperative to have high-quality impact windows for your Jacksonville home. If fact, according to the Florida Building Code, windows are required to be impact resistant or protected if a structure is located within one mile of the coast where wind speeds is 110 miles per hour or greater. Even if your home isn’t located on the Jacksonville coast, it’s still a good idea to invest in impact or hurricane windows to prevent extensive damage during a storm.

At Miracle Windows and Sunrooms, we know what it takes to keep your home and family safe during dangerous weather—and hurricane season. All of our windows meet Florida wind load codes, and we’re one of the few manufacturers that meet Miami-Dade County’s rigorous testing requirements. With that in mind, our professional window installers offer some advice about the key features and additional benefits of impact windows.

Key Features of Impact Windows

From protecting your home from flying debris during a storm to increasing your home’s security, impact windows feature numerous benefits, such as:

·  Highly Durable Glass: Impact windows are crafted with durable glass to prevent flying debris from penetrating your windows during a storm. Broken windows allow wind to enter your home and can lead to extensive structural damage.

·  Energy-Efficient Designs: Impact windows provide UV protection—up to 95% of ultraviolet rays—to lower energy costs. Windows with dual-pane, argon-filled glass provide even more savings!

·  Florida Wind-Code and Miami-Dade County Approved: By meeting these standards, impact windows provide added safety for your home during dangerous weather.

·  Security Features: Ventilating night latches and durable locking systems protect your home from intruders.

Impact Windows Offer Additional Benefits

Whether you live near the coast and are required to install hurricane windows, or you simply desire to have a more secure home, impact windows provide several additional advantages for Jacksonville-area homeowners, including:

·  Lower Insurance Premiums: As an added financial benefit, impact windows can lower property insurance costs—depending on your insurance company and type of coverage.

·  Higher Resale Value: The higher quality of impact windows adds to the overall integrity of your home, leading to an increase in resale value.

·  Sound Reduction: With more durable glass, impact windows reduce noise from outdoors and create a more pleasant living environment.

Are you ready to install impact windows in your Jacksonville home? Miracle Windows and Sunrooms offers impact windows in a wide variety of styles including double hung windows, sliding windows, and energy-efficient windows—all of which meet Florida wind load codes and Miami-Dade’s rigorous requirements. Give us a call today to learn more about our hurricane windows, or fill out our simple online form now to schedule your complimentary consultation!