Does Your Commercial Space Need Impact Windows?

If you own or manage a business in South Florida, then you are more than aware of the strong weather this area can face. This also means you know how important it is to keep your business safe when these strong storms show up. Hurricanes can sweep through an area and crack windows, destroying everything inside your office. Office equipment and spaces need to be defended ensuring the safety of your work environment.  Your business may already have commercial-grade impact glass in order to meet Florida’s Notice of Acceptance (NOA) requirements, but when was the last time you considered an upgrade? If your impact windows were installed years ago or they are still using regular windows, it might be time for an upgrade.  Here is why you need impact windows in your commercial space.  

Impact Windows Impress Insurers

Insurance companies are always looking to ensure your business is taking proper precautions to protect itself. Installing new impact windows is one of the best ways to increase the safety and security of your business.  But why do insurers love impact windows? Impact windows are shatter-resistant and reduce the cost of cleanup after a serious storm hits as well as protecting the building occupants. This makes them a great way of improving the safety of your employees and business assets.  While the glass may need to be replaced after a serious storm, the lower property and liability claims often mean your insurer would be willing to reduce your insurance premiums. This can be a great benefit for many businesses in the long run.   

Impact Window Technology is Always Evolving

Just like everything else in the world, impact window manufacturers are always finding new and better ways to make better storm protection. The windows that you installed over ten years ago most likely won't have the same level of protection and features that the newest impact windows have.  It’s always a good idea to contact an impact window expert to see how your current model of window stacks up against the newest line of windows. It’s also important to see if the recommended safety protocols have changed since your last installation.   

More Energy-Efficient Options

Large glass windows can allow tons of natural light to flood into your area, but at what expense? These large windows can allow a lot of Florida’s heat and UV rays which can lead to more cooling costs and damage to your inventory or furnishings over long periods of time.  Your old windows most likely don't have the same level of efficiency as newer-grade commercial impact glass. The best impact windows will come with a combination of high-R values, low-U values, low-SHGC (Solar Heat Gain Coefficient), Low-E coating, and high-VT (Visible Transmittance) - better known as all the fancy coatings and materials that keep the room comfortable without pumping the air conditioning.   

Lower Chances of Theft

Commercial-grade impact windows are meant to withstand the forces of a category 5 hurricane. Window manufacturers replicate the effects of a hurricane by smashing the windows with hard objects at high speeds. These tests help grade the product’s safety ratings.  If these windows can withstand flying debris from a category 5 hurricane, burglars don’t stand a chance. While thieves can still try to smash the windows on your office in an attempt to steal costly office supplies, they won’t have a chance at getting through the durability of these windows.   

Get Commercial Impact Windows Installed Today

Commercial-grade impact windows are something that every South Florida business should have installed on their building. Hurricanes affect this area every year which means your business is put under threat each year. Impact windows can keep them safe as well as provide a boost to the energy efficiency found in your company. If you’re ready to have new impact windows installed in your business, visit our contact page today!