Hurricane impact doors are a home enhancement which is often accompanied by hurricane window installations. The two have the same benefits – improved durability to severe weather events. Both hurricane windows and doors use glass elements which have already been used for decades by the car industry in windshields.   

Impact doors often have large glass panes,which are designed by taking two layers of glass bound together using EVA or PVB.   

These chemicals form a spider web pattern when they are cracked, instead of shattering and allowing the interior of your home to be entered by projectiles.   

Benefits of impact doors  

• Hurricane impact doors and windows are designed with one function in mind – defending your property from hurricanes. While it is great that you invest in hurricane-proof enhancements, plywood covers or metal bars simply do not provide the same range of benefits as impact windows and doors.   

Impact windows and doors do not just protect your home – they also provide a bunch of other benefits!    

• Severe weather protection. While windows or roofing might seem like the most important areas to focus on when you are preparing for storms, remember that hurricane rated doors are able to withstand winds which are north of 100mph. Residents of Florida, who have seen over 50 hurricanes since 1951, simply must have doors which can protect them during dangerous winds, where airborne projectiles can enter their homes. 
• Energy savings. Buying hurricane impact doors can also help you to save money on utilities. With layers of foam at the core of most impact doors, you will have around six times greater insulation than you would with wood doors. As utility buildings add up quickly, installing impact doors not only protects you from the elements, but it also protects you from bills from the electric company, too! 
• Noise reduction. One more benefit of having impact windows is that there is a reduction in noise from the outside. This is because these products have several layers of composite material, and essentially act as a buffer between the outside world and your home. This makes living next to loud neighbors or a busy highway more pleasant. 
• Improved security. Doors do not just protect us from the elements, they can also protect us from intrusion from humans. To provide great security for your property, impact doors are a solid investment. Frames for these doors are made with reinforced layers, to prevent forced break-ins, and the glass panels on the doors contain inner membranes, which prevent the glass in your home from shattering. You will be able to sleep better knowing that you have this additional security. 
• UV rays protection. Yet another benefit which impact doors can offer is protection from UV rays. These are reduced when impact doors are installed, keeping the sun from damaging furniture, drapes and flooring.   
• Reductions in insurance. Impact doors are also beneficial when you want to save money on property insurance. Some companies see impact doors as being a reliable system of protection and therefore reduce your payments to them. 

Designs and brands of impact doors 

Impact doors are designed to keep yourhouse safe. But they are also made to look beautiful. No matter what the style of your home is, there are several different types of doors which will enhance your home. Here are three of the most popular.   

Patio doors   

Hurricane doors come in different shapes and sizes and can be customized to fit your home in whatever way you like. Patio doors can be a good place to start for those in coastal environments who like to spend time outdoors.   

Impact patio doors come with same same laminated inner layer as hurricane windows, which means that you are protectedfrom any flying debris. This inner laminate creates a spider pattern if something large collides with it, which prevents glass shards from coming into your home.   

French doors

People are often surprised to hear that French doors can be impact proof. Even though French doors have glass running along the length of the door, they can be made as hurricane-proof doors by using the right glass   

Sliding glass doors   

These doors work great if you are going from the outdoors to a sun-room. They usually come with an aluminum or vinyl base.   

Impact sliding doors are ideal for condos in areas which are prone to heavy winds. What better way to walk onto your balcony while you are still completely protected from the elements?