Whether you live closer to the coast in West Palm Beach or further west in Wellington or Royal Palm Beach – you really should consider the safety and peace of mind of installing hurricane windows.
The American Society for Testing & Materials (ASTM) has very strict guidelines for hurricane impact resistant windows before they can be certified as impact resistant.
Read MoreHome improvements like kitchen and bath remodeling, landscaping, or painting intuitively add value to your home. But because they seem like a “functional update,” upgrading windows and doors to hurricane impact grade isn’t always seen as adding value by the homeowner.
Read MoreIf you live in Florida we’re sure you’re well aware of the serious impact hurricanes can have on your home. There’s an old saying “better safe than sorry” and when it comes to your home our priority is your safety. Although Category 5 hurricanes aren’t as common, they do happen, so are you prepared?
Read MoreSouth Florida was hit with what seemed like a never-ending barrage of storms in 2017. We had 15 named storms, 10 hurricanes, and six major (Category 3 or stronger) hurricanes in the 2017 season.This most recent Atlantic hurricane season is now pushing up the ranks of the most active seasons on record, thanks to a frenetic stretch of long-lived, destructive hurricanes.Included in this stretch was catastrophic Category 4 Hurricane Harvey, followed by the saga of Hurricane Irma, then Jose and the intense and long-lived Hurricane Maria.
Read MoreImpact Windows are an Investment When you think about impact windows, you probably imagine windows built to withstand hurricane-force winds. You’re not wrong, but you’re also underestimating the benefits of installing impact windows––not only do they protect your property during nasty storms, but they also serve as a deterrent to would-be burglars and can …
Read MoreHurricane impact windows are superior to standard glass windows for many reasons. Not only do they protect your home from storm winds, but you’re also safe from intruders and looters who may be tempted to take a crowbar to your windows.
Read MoreA Category 5 hurricane is the strongest storm possible on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale, and it’s the worst-case scenario for both meteorologists and the people and properties in its path. The last time a Category 5 storm made landfall in the Sunshine State was in 1992, when Hurricane Andrew ravaged South Florida and caused billions of dollars in damage.
Read MoreWith most parts of Florida back to normal after Hurricane Irma, the storm that could have devastated our Sunshine State, it can be tempting to write off the hurricane and move on. Experts say awaiting a big storm can even cause hurricane-related post-traumatic stress disorder symptoms.
Read MoreWe have all seen the devastation left behind in Irma’s wake. Here are a few benefits of impact windows to protect you in the next hurricane.
Read MoreAre you embarking on a window replacement project and are struggling to decide between impact-resistant hurricane windows and hurricane shutters? It can seem like a difficult choice seeing as they both offer protection against dangerous weather. At Max Guard Hurricane Windows, we believe that high impact windows offer several advantages over hurricane shutters.
Read MoreAt Max Guard, we make getting hurricane impact windows and doors on the market as affordable as possible. We offer flexible financing options and are proud to be an approved PACE lender, enabling us to provide low-cost, long-term funding for our energy-efficient products.
