Category: Hurricane Safety

Where are the Worst Places for Hurricanes in Florida? Florida is an incredible, beautiful place to live and visit. With white sandy beaches, crystal clear blue water, and sunshine throughout almost the entire year. Citizens and travelers flock to Florida for the many amazing features it has. Florida also has a dark and rainy side that occurs during hurricane season. Some of the worst Florida hurricanes have completely devastated the state, causing millions of dollars of damage in hurricane-affected areas, as well as loss of life. What Cities are the Worst Places for Hurricanes in Florida? Visitors and new residents ... Read more

How Much Can Hurricane Impact Windows Take? Residents and business owners in South Florida, and other hurricane-prone states, are bracing for the current year’s hurricane season. Preparing homes and businesses beforehand is incredibly important to keep a home, business, and neighborhood safe from the natural weather systems that hit the United States between June and October.  What are Some Storm Preparations that Can Be Taken? One of the most important aspects to consider include impact windows and doors. We offer various impact windows that customers can choose and relay the strength that homeowners and businesses will experience as they are ... Read more

Protecting Sliding Glass Doors Before a Storm  / Top Priority When remembering past destructive tropical storms and hurricanes, Floridians strive to do whatever they can to protect their homes and commercial building each Hurricane Season. Signature Impact Windows & Doors in Miami understand that security from storms is a high priority in this area. That’s why we suggest hurricane shutters for protecting sliding glass doors. Have you looked into it yet?   Best Method for Protecting Sliding Glass Doors Bracing yourself for harsh tropical weather with the proper preparation is a way of life for Floridians. Besides the normal survival steps ... Read more

Why Consider Installing Impact Windows with UV Protection? The sunlight in South Florida is fantastic when sunbathing on the beach or bike riding through the Keys. But it’s not so great when it’s beaming through your home or office windows, and onto your new furniture and artwork. That’s why UV protection for windows is so important.  As the experts in window UV protection, Signature Impact Windows & Doors in Miami also knows how to keep harmful sun rays from ruining and aging your hardwood flooring. Sun protection for windows can also help reduce costs of cooling your home by reversing ... Read more

Are Impact Windows the Same as Hurricane Windows? Protecting your Miami home from the worst Florida hurricanes and tropical storms is no joke. Balancing the need to protect your house, and the desire to have beautiful windows to let in natural light usually means looking for the best Miami Dade hurricane rated windows. We have some of the best brands available, including Eco, Mr. Glass and Marvin windows and doors. Be careful, however – not all hurricane windows are created equal. Fortifying their home is a top priority for many South Florida property owners, and it usually starts with hurricane ... Read more

Will Hurricane Impact Windows Break? Preparing for a hurricane in Miami-Dade County means protecting your home with hurricane proof windows. Many homeowners have a lot of questions about the right kind of impact windows and doors for their home, and the most common one is, “Will my hurricane glass break?” The short answer? Yes. Like the windshield of a car, impact-resistant windows can break when struck by excessive force. How Is Impact Glass Made? To determine how likely your hurricane impact windows are to break, let’s look closer at how they’re made. The outer layers of hurricane proof windows are ... Read more