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Thinking ahead: Hurricane window film
Is hurricane window film a way to prepare in advance for the possibility of damage from this season's devastating storms? Too often, preparing for a hurricane means nailing up some plywood just before the storm arrives and hoping for the best. Everyone knows that hurricane's can produce amazing amounts of damage. Some of the most devastating and dangerous damage occurs when exterior building glass is shattered. This lets the elements (wind and rain) into the building, causing flooding and water damage, but it also poses a serious danger to the building's occupants, both at the time of the storm and during cleanup. So what if there was a way to put some protection on exterior glass in advance? That is just what you can do with hurricane window film from the experts at Enpro.
We understand the concept of protective glass coatings. We specialize in window tints and protective film that block out the harmful effects of the sun's ultraviolet rays, and can help you protect everything from the furnishings in your home to the paint job on your car. Enpro distributes window films from Madico, the industry leader in protective coatings. Enpro is able to bring you innovative products for protecting the exterior glass of homes and businesses from natural or manmade damage, including hurricane window film.
How does hurricane window film work?
The most important benefit of protective glass coating is that it holds glass together after a shatter incident, thus reducing the incidence of flying glass shards. Besides holding the glass together, there are additional solutions that work, anchoring it to the frame so that it is less likely that the glass will pull away from the frame under force.
Enpro also offers high impact windscreens called Force 12 hurricane screens. The screens are custom manufactured for each customer site by the Hendee Company. The flexible wind abatement system is designed to hold up to both wind force and projectiles. Unlike the permanent solution of glass treatment, which is automatically in place when a storm comes, the screens are only deployed at the time of a storm warning. But because they are able to diffuse wind velocity by up to 97%, the screens offer unprecedented protection.
Match a solution to your need
Clearly, the right solution for storm protection depends on the parameters of the glass that needs protection. Some might be best protected with protective coating, while others might do best with the temporary screen deployments. Whatever your decision, don't hesitate to get your property ready for the inevitable storm season. The experts at Enpro can refer you to installation professionals with the high standards and extensive experience your job requires.