SOFLO IMPACT WINDOWS

What are impact windows?

An impact window is a specially designed window made to help protect your home from extreme storms, like the hurricanes we face in Florida. Impact windows are constructed with heavy-duty reinforced frames and impact-resistant laminated glass.

What makes an impact window so strong?

Impact windows are constructed with heavy-duty reinforced frames and impact-resistant laminated glass. Impact windows are designed to resist shattering when they are hit by a flying object. One of the secrets is a durable liner called polyvinyl butyral (PVB). Even after an impact window has been cracked and its integrity compromised, the glass is engineered to stay in place.

What is polyvinyl butyral?

Polyvinyl butyral (PVB) is a flexible, transparent thermoplastic resin valued for its toughness, strong adhesive qualities, and high optical clarity. It serves as a safety interlayer in laminated glass, which is the key component of an impact window. Produced from polyvinyl alcohol and butyraldehyde, "polyvinyl butyral" or PVB helps impact windows resist shattering, when struck by an object.

What is design pressure rating?

Design Pressure (DP) rating measures how much wind load (positive and negative pressure) a window can withstand without failing. This is measured in pounds per square foot (psf) and tests both inward pressure (pushing against the window) and outward suction (pulling away from the window).

Can impact windows get you a discount on your insurance?

Yes. Under Florida law (Statute §627.0629), all residential property insurance companies are required to offer discounts or credits to homeowners who harden their homes against hurricane damage, including through impact-resistant windows and doors.