Hurricane Resistant Windows

Hurricane Resistant Windows. Being in any sort of natural disaster is not only heartbreaking but also worrisome to watch the devastation they leave behind. Anyone who has ever been in a hurricane can attest that hurricane-force winds can send flying debris flying straight through a window in a home or commercial building, making it nearly impossible to stay there while creating an unbelievable amount of damage.

Quality Glass Block can bring in LightWise^® Architectural Systems Hurricane-Resistant Glass Block Windows that are ideal for commercial and residential properties where beauty, light transmission and protection against hurricane force winds and high flying debris. This system is the perfect solution with the two piece aluminum framing system which provides durability and maintenance free use through many years.

Code Approvals

• Meets large missile impact tests referenced in the International Building Code, in accordance with ASTM E-1886 and ASTM E-1996
• Miami / Dade County Approval (Protocols TAS 201, 202, 203)
  • NOA 20-1110.06 (LWA Commercial Hurricane Window)
  • NOA 20-1110.07 (4″ Hollow & 3″ solid small missile mortared install)
  • NOA 20-1110.08 (Residential Hurricane Window)
• Texas Department of Insurance Approval
  • Win62 (Residential Hurricane Window)
  • Win63 (4″ Hollow & 3″ solid small missile mortared install)
• State of Florida Approval 
  • FL17313_R3_II  (LWA Commercial Hurricane Window)
  • FL1363_R8_II (4″ Hollow & 3″ solid small missile mortared install)
  • FL5357_R7_II (Residential Hurricane Window)

Features and Benefits of Our Hurricane Impact Resistant Windows

• Visually stunning, prefabricated panels that are easy to install
• No need for shutters
• Customizable to meet project needs
• Guaranteed to meet your performance requirements
• Useful for daylighting strategies 
• Protects against flying debris and hurricane-force winds
• Available with a range of visibility and privacy options
• Graffiti-resistant, damage-resistant, and easy to clean
• Greater security than conventional windows

Glass Block Patterns Available:

• NUBIO
• CLARITY
• ENDURA

System Design Features

Quality Glass Block Hurricane-Resistant Glass Block windows consist of glass block framed by a 2-piece aluminum channel that has a standard finish of clear anodized or powder coating color options. Each unit is customizable in 6″ or 8″ increments, with a maximum panel size of 6′ x 8′ (with 80 PSF Design Pressure Rating) , which is then shipped pre-assembled for easy installation for the contractor or homeowner. Also offering smaller sizing with higher designed pressure ratings.

Quality Glass Block and Window can help protect your business, building, inhabitants or other assets from the threats of Mother Nature with Lightwise^® Architectural Systems Hurrican Resistant Glass Block Windows by Seves Glass Block™. Available for direct purchase at Quality Glass Block where our sales and technical support team that is ready to help you design, engineer and specify glass block solutions. Call 815-416-1007 for assistance.

Additional Documents

•  HURRICANE RESISTANT WINDOWS LITERATURE