Hurricanes and tornadoes are unwelcome… As humans, we don’t have any control over their occurrences but we can definitely stay prepared for one. Minimizing the damage caused by them can be significantly minimized by installing robust gateways as doors and windows. Hurricane doors are also called as Impact front doors that are made of shatter-proof material to keep the debris out and protect the interior from getting damage. Flying debris that come with the hurricane are the biggest concern as they carry large stones and man-made items. When they bang on normal conventional wooden and PVC doors, the debris would not only damage the door but can also injure the inhabitants staying inside the house. Modern homes are installed with the front impact doors and hurricane resistant impact windows.
Why Install the Impact Front doors:
Styling is not the USP customers are looking for when they are in the market searching for a resilient impact front door to keep them protected from the fury of a tornado. They are looking for strong, robust and sure-shot defense unit. The impact front doors are special class of building units that have totally different mode of construction, installation and operation.
While they hardly have any property of the wood, they are much more stringent in terms of quality inspection and performance. More like a slab of stone, the impact front doors are capable of stopping any flying object, also referred to as a projectile from breaking through the door. It not only stops the projectile, but also stays firm. Shattered doors are weak link in the building. They may break open or just fly off along the hinge joints. This could be far more dangerous than the impact of the projectile itself. Imagine a loose, 6X3 square feet door flying off at your face…
Not a sporting sign, is it? Choosing the impact front doors minimizes the risk of getting hurt and preventing damage to the properties. Moreover, the installation of these impact doors gives long-term sustenance.
Advantages that only Impact Front Doors can Offer:
- Apart from the protection against natural calamities like hailstorm, hurricanes and thunderstorms, the impact doors are absolutely unbreakable. They are nightmare for burglars who often take advantage of the weak structural framework of wooden door. The impact front doors are nothing short of full-fledged shelf lining.
- When it comes to looks, even the hard core wooden door fans would miss a heartbeat looking at the impact front doors. Blessed with smooth finish, flawless design and up-scale gradient appearance, the impact doors installed at the front gateways look elegant and welcoming. They can be blended with woods, artificial plastics and even glass work panes that are all secured from disintegrating during hurricanes.
- Impact front doors work like a closed system keeping the temperature variations isolated. It enhances the efficiency of the heating and cooling machines installed inside the house. The complete package of impact front doors prevents seepage of water, dust, dirt and even noise into the house so that your abode remains silent, peaceful and retains a Zen-like calm.
