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Misconceptions About Impact Windows in South Florida

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Living in South Florida comes with warm weather, beautiful beaches, and hurricanes. If you are a South Florida native or only lived here for a short period of time you know the threat of hurricanes each and every year. Florida homeowners take extra precautions to ensure the safety and maintain the longevity of their homes. Impact windows and doors are installed in many homes here in the sunshine state, however, some homeowners are hesitant to spend the money. Below are the most common misconceptions about impact windows in South Florida.

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The Top 3 Misconceptions About Impact Windows

Although impact windows are the most full-proof form of hurricane protection, people are still nervous to make the investment. Is it because they are too expensive? Does it seem too difficult to install compared to hurricane shutters? Do they actually help, or is it just for the looks?

1: Impact Windows are Expensive

One of the most common misconceptions about impact windows is that they are too expensive. Although this may seem true, in the long-run impact windows save you time and money. Choosing impact windows for your South Florida home is a one-time installment. It saves you money on materials needed for shuttering up your windows, as well as the time it takes to put up and bring down hurricane shutters or plywood. 

Other hurricane protection materials, like shutters, should be serviced at least twice a year. Although this may not seem like a lot, it is an extra expense racked on two or three times per year. With impact windows, there is no need for maintenance unless a window happens to break. However, impact glass can withstand hurricane-force winds up to 200 mph. This is added protection compared to other materials saving you money on potential damages. 

Furthermore, impact windows increase security, block harmful UV rays from entering your home, as well as reduce the noise from the outside world. 

2: Impact Windows are Difficult to Install

The second common misconception about impact windows is that they are difficult to install, however, this is far from the truth. Rather than spending hours of manual labor rushing to put up shutters, impact windows are installed by professionals, like the experienced staff at LockTight Impact Windows & Doors. Picking up the phone to schedule your install is the only manual labor you need to handle. The professionals come out to your home, measure each window, and discuss the type of window you are looking for, finance options, and schedule a time for the installation.

You will never have to lift a finger during installation, just sit back and relax while your new impact windows are installed into your home. 

3: Impact Windows are Only for the Aesthetics 

The last common misconception is that impact windows are only for aesthetics and to make your home look nice. Yes, impact windows do add curb appeal to your home, however, they also increase the value of your home. For many South Florida home buyers, finding a home with impact windows already installed is an added incentive that many are willing to pay more for. 

Impact windows also save you money on your homeowner’s insurance. Providers see impact windows as a dependable security solution. For example, customers are saving an average of 25% on their homeowner’s insurance policies after switching to impact windows. 

Impact windows can also save you money on your energy bill by 20-30%. This is because energy-efficient impact windows help keep the cool air in your home and the warm air out. Impact windows are also a “green” product because they are environmentally conscious and responsible. 

Get Your Impact Windows & Doors with LockTight 

If you are ready to make the smart investment and install impact windows in your South Florida home, contact LockTight today. LockTight offers free estimates, zero money down, 100% financing, and no payments for the first year. The types of impact windows we offer include:

Call us at 954-500-5625 or visit the LockTight Impact Windows & Doors website to schedule your free estimate.

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Advantages of Impact Windows and Doors

Hurricane Protection

Prepare your home for the next hurricane with products specifically made to withstand the elements. Designed to withstand pressures up to +/- 100, our products will keep you and your family safe when a storm arrises.

Energy Savings

Save 20-30% on your monthly energy bill by switching to energy efficient windows from one of our leading manufacturers.

Noise Reduction

Enjoy a quiet home with Impact Windows and Doors. Decreasing 40% of external noise from all outside forces.

Burglar Resistant

Many homeowners are paying $30 – $90 a month for a security system. Save money on a security system by installing impact windows and doors. Our products keep unwanted intruders out and your home safe.

Insurance Savings

Save an average of 25% on your homeowners insurance policy by switching to impact windows and doors.

Increase Property Value

With a wide variety of designs, increase your homes curb appeal and property value by switching to impact windows and doors.

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