Home Security
Year-Round Break-In Protection for Florida Homes
Most residential break-ins in Florida occur through windows and glass doors. Impact laminated glass is the single most effective physical upgrade you can make to stop forced entry — and it protects against hurricanes at the same time.
The Science of Security
How Impact Glass Stops Intruders
Standard glass shatters on the first strike and leaves an open entry point. Impact laminated glass is engineered to hold together under sustained attack, buying critical time and deterring forced entry.
Laminated Interlayer Construction
Two panes of glass bonded to a .060" PVB or SGP interlayer. On impact the glass cracks, but the interlayer holds every fragment in place — no hole, no entry point.
Energy-Absorbing Design
The interlayer stretches and absorbs kinetic energy from repeated blows. Even with a bat, crowbar, or cinder block, creating a passable opening takes sustained effort and significant noise.
Time-Based Deterrence
The average burglar abandons a target within 60 seconds if entry is not gained. Impact glass turns a 5-second smash-and-grab into an impossible task — the intruder moves on.
Visible Security Signal
Experienced burglars can identify impact glass from the street. The laminated glass label and reinforced frame design signal a hardened target, causing most to skip your home entirely.
Complete Coverage
Built-In Protection at Every Opening
Impact windows and doors combine multiple security features that work together to eliminate the weak points burglars target.
Sliding Glass Doors
Heavy-duty impact sliding doors with multi-point locking systems engage at the header, sill, and jamb — far more secure than a single latch or foot lock.
Single-Hung & Horizontal Windows
Recessed locks and operators are inaccessible from the outside. No exposed hardware for an intruder to manipulate or pry.
Entry & French Doors
Impact entry doors with reinforced frames anchored into the structural opening with heavy-gauge screws. The frame cannot be kicked in or pried out.
Fixed & Picture Windows
Large glass expanses sealed into structural aluminum frames with no operable components — no sash to force, no lock to pick. The glass itself is the barrier.
Comparison
Impact Glass vs. Other Security Options
Breaks instantly with a single strike. Zero resistance to forced entry. A burglar creates an entry hole in under 5 seconds.
Stronger than standard but shatters completely into small cubes when broken. Once it goes, the entire pane falls away leaving a wide-open entry point.
Applied to existing glass after installation. Provides moderate hold-together ability but can peel from the frame under sustained attack. Not hurricane-rated.
Factory-bonded interlayer holds cracked glass in place under repeated strikes. Tested to withstand large missile impact and cyclic wind pressure. Hurricane protection and security in one product.
Security Questions
Can someone eventually break through impact glass?
With enough time and heavy tools, it is theoretically possible to create a small hole. However, it takes 10 or more minutes of sustained, loud attack — far longer than any burglar is willing to spend. The noise alone draws attention from neighbors and passersby.
Is impact glass as effective as window bars or security grilles?
Impact glass provides comparable forced-entry resistance without the caged appearance of bars. It also adds hurricane protection, noise reduction, UV blocking, and energy savings that bars and grilles cannot provide.
Do impact windows work alongside my existing alarm system?
Yes. Impact windows complement alarm systems, cameras, and motion sensors. They add the critical physical barrier that electronic systems alone cannot provide — an intruder may trigger an alarm, but impact glass prevents them from getting inside.
Which openings should I prioritize for security?
Ground-floor windows and sliding glass doors are the most common entry points. If you are phasing your project, start with all ground-level openings, rear-facing windows, and any glass doors that are not visible from the street.
Protect Your Home Around the Clock
Schedule a free in-home consultation. We will assess every opening and recommend the most effective impact window and door package for your security and hurricane protection needs.