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Now more than ever, commercial builders must take extra care to protect their developments from hurricanes and tropical storms predicted to become stronger and more frequent in the coming years. Catering to coastal builders, Aldora offers a range of hurricane-impact windows and doors — all with high design pressures and large panel sizes that protect the building interior, eliminating the need for unsightly debris shields such as plywood boards, and elevating the peace of mind and brand reputation of future buyers and tenants.
Read on to learn more.
The Best Impact Windows for Commercial Buildings
Impact-resistant windows help minimize the risk of property damage caused by strong winds or flying debris. In a highly rated storm, standard glass windows may break and allow wind to pressurize a place of business, causing even more damage by lifting its roof or damaging its overall structure.
With Aldora’s hurricane-resistant windows, commercial contractors can promote safer working and living environments with higher design pressures, sturdier frames, and seals that prevent rain and floodwaters from entering buildings and damaging walls, floors, furniture, and valued assets.
Improved Safety for Tenants
Modern hurricane-impact windows and front doors can protect against violent storms, as well as attempts of theft or acts of vandalism. If Aldora window glass panels break, they will remain in place without shattering. This will eliminate the occurrence of sharp, flying glass and reduce the risk of someone being hurt during a natural or random incident or the clean-up process.
Increased Security
There is no “smash and grab” without the smash. When it comes to burglars, a few things are certain: They commonly try to enter through windows or doors; they hate noise; and above all else, they fear being detected.
The thick, shatter-resistant glass in hurricane-impact windows and front doors deter break-ins and theft and can add another layer of security to your commercial building.
No burglar wants to risk the noise of repeatedly striking thick, shatter-resistant window glass panels. Your tenants can enjoy the security of knowing that the buildings have this extra level of protection when all are offsite.
Lower Energy Costs
Hurricane-resistant windows can greatly reduce a building’s energy consumption by minimizing heat transfer and air leakage. This helps to lessen the need for excessive heating or cooling, which can lower operational costs and utility bills. Plus, since impact windows are thicker and built to last longer, the long-term energy savings for commercial building owners can be substantial.
Be sure to check into the federal tax deductions and energy incentives offered by your state government for the construction or upgrades of commercial buildings. Installing Aldora windows could be even more beneficial to your bottom line.
Faster Build Cycles
Whether you need hurricane impact windows or a heavy glass door, we offer the glass types and expertise to create custom-fabricated glass that presents first-rate style and substance. With seven manufacturing facilities across the southeast, we source the glass and aluminum you need from our network, offering maximum efficiency in bringing projects from concept to completion.
What’s more, our revolutionary Rapid Glaze pre-glaze storefront solution accelerates the build cycle by quickening the dry-in and delivery times, reducing job-site traffic and material handling, and eliminating on-site assembly times. Aldora’s streamlined processes save our clients the most valuable thing in the world: time.
Custom Options for High-Impact Windows
Commercial contractors and building owners don’t have to sacrifice elegant form for protective function. Aldora’s custom hurricane-resistant window options, such as the SMI-090 Impact Series, the SMI-175 Series, and the FS-300 Series, help keep winds, rains, and flying debris out while offering sleek, modern designs.
Our glass impact doors feature larger panel sizes, higher design pressures, and water resistance. Unique custom styles include sleek and easy-to-operate pivot doors and —the only high-design pressure, water-rated Cabana commercial impact door with an operable single-hung window in the top panel. And with seven manufacturing facilities across the Southeast, we can offer short lead times and hurricane impact windows and doors delivered to your job site.