Specialty Glazing · Built for the Gulf

Hurricane

Calm glass for the storm.Impact-rated windows, doors and storefronts for the Texas coast — laminated glass and reinforced frames tested against wind-borne debris and pressure, with documentation for windstorm inspection.

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Two-storey black glass office fronts around a converted warehouse atrium

Corner glass storefront wall on a new commercial building

Two-storey black storefront and window wall on new industrial units

Row of commercial units with black storefronts and window walls

Three-storey black window wall office building on a city street

Glass pivot entry door between bronze metal panels

Oversized pivot entry door opening a double-height living room to the sea

Walnut pivot entry door with a stainless band in a stone foyer

Monumental textured-black pivot entry door between marble columns

Teak pivot entry door in a stainless surround

White lacquered pivot door set flush into a stone wall

White impact bifold door opening a dining room to the patio

Black impact bifold doors and clerestory windows on a new island home

Slim-frame impact sliding glass wall opening a bedroom to the terrace

Grey bifold doors folded open from a kitchen to the patio

Hurricane-rated bifold door, St. Petersburg, Florida

Hurricane-rated bifold door in operation

Hurricane-rated bifold door, folded open

On the coast, glass has to do more than frame the view. Hurricane-impact systems use laminated glass and reinforced frames designed to stay in place when wind-borne debris strikes, helping keep the building envelope closed through a storm.

We help owners and builders choose impact-rated products tested to recognized standards and assemble the documentation needed for windstorm inspections in the Texas coastal area.

What is included

Laminated impact glass with structural interlayers
Impact-rated windows, doors and storefronts
Large- and small-missile rated assemblies
Products tested to ASTM E1886 / E1996
Documentation for Texas windstorm (TDI) inspections
Coastal finishes and stainless hardware

Specifications

Glass: Laminated impact glass, insulating options
Testing: Assemblies tested to ASTM E1886 / E1996
Approvals: Product approvals to suit the project (e.g. Miami-Dade NOA, Florida Product Approval)
Texas coast: Documentation for TDI windstorm inspection where required
Best for: Coastal homes and buildings that must ride out the storm

Where it shines

Galveston, Corpus Christi and the Coastal Bend
Beach and bay homes
Coastal hotels and condos
Hospitals, schools and shelters
Retail and offices near the Gulf

Questions

Do I need impact windows on the Texas coast?

Requirements depend on location and building type. Much of the Texas coast falls in the Texas Department of Insurance catastrophe area, where windstorm certification is generally needed for insurance through the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association. We will confirm the requirements for your address.

Are impact windows the same as hurricane shutters?

No. Impact glazing stays in place all year — there is nothing to install before a storm. The laminated glass is designed to resist debris impact and remain in the frame.