September 2008
by Bill Robinson
A growing number of state and local codes call for impact zone windows in construction near the shore—windows made of shatterproof laminated glass that won't succumb to the flying debris generated by a hurricane. But even the strongest window will fail if not properly installed. Manufacturers' instructions and code requirements can be tough to decipher. Bill Robinson, a consultant to the building industry, shares his expertise on the proper installation of IZ windows.
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Installing Impact Zone Windows The installation instructions published by manufacturers and code authorities can be difficult to decipher. That task becomes easier once you understand that they are all variations on a few basic techniques. Bill Robinson During a hurricane, homes are subjected to flying debris that can easily shatter standard windows. Once the glass is broken, wind can blow into the home and pressurize the structure enough to literally blow the roof off. And once the roof is compromised, the building and its contents are at severe risk of loss. For a building to have a chance of surviving
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