{"id":3332,"date":"2018-08-31T16:18:12","date_gmt":"2018-08-31T16:18:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/info.glass.com\/?p=3332"},"modified":"2021-11-19T15:19:08","modified_gmt":"2021-11-19T20:19:08","slug":"how-to-protect-sliding-glass-doors-in-a-hurricane","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.glass.com\/info\/how-to-protect-sliding-glass-doors-in-a-hurricane\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Protect Sliding Glass Doors in a Hurricane"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you\u2019re a resident of a southern coastal state like Florida, Georgia, or the Carolinas, you\u2019re likely accustomed to dangerous and intense hurricanes occurring throughout late spring and fall. These hazardous storms are not only frightening but can also be extremely damaging to your home\u2019s windows and doors.<\/p>\n

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Without proper protection during a hurricane<\/a>, your home\u2019s windows and doors can be easily damaged by airborne debris and winds exceeding 120 miles per hour \u2014 leading to personal injury risk, property damage and widespread water damage. Worst case scenario \u2014 with broken windows and doors during a storm, the pressure inside your home can rise and destabilize the walls and roof of the structure.<\/p>\n

While your home\u2019s sliding glass door allows you quick, easy access to the pool and large scenic views of your beautifully sculpted landscaping, they’re a vulnerable point during harsh weather. To best avoid hurricane-related damages, protect your sliding glass door with these effective and dependable solutions before the storm hits.<\/p>\n

High-Impact Resistant Glass<\/strong><\/h2>\n

For many homes located throughout areas prone to regular hurricanes, local codes may already require high-impact, hurricane-rated glass and windows. If your house isn\u2019t in an area with strict local regulations, remember that a quality storm protection solution for sliding glass doors is to install high-impact glass. It’s crafted with a plastic film situated between two panes of tempered glass. This product is very difficult to damage, but if it does ever break, it will stay in place and won\u2019t shatter and become a personal injury hazard.<\/p>\n

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Hurricane Film<\/strong><\/h2>\n

A quicker and more cost-effective option for protecting sliding glass doors is applying hurricane film to your glass panes.\u00a0During a storm, hurricane film will protect<\/a> your glass from shattering if it\u2019s impacted by incoming debris.\u00a0This plastic covering can be applied to your sliding glass door and won\u2019t affect its overall appearance. It will also stay in place year-round.\u00a0However, while hurricane film prevents dangerous glass shards from forming after breakage, it won\u2019t stop the window from being blown from the frame.<\/p>\n

Storm Shutters<\/strong><\/h2>\n

For permanent storm protection for sliding glass doors, consider installing storm shutters for your home. Available in roll-up and accordion designs, storm shutters are crafted from perforated or translucent materials to let light in and are typically made from reinforced fabric, aluminum-wrapped foam or aluminum. They’ll be permanently attached to the side of your home, so they can be quickly and easily set up when a storm unexpectantly hits.<\/p>\n

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Emergency Boarding<\/strong><\/h2>\n

When many recall images of a hurricane, they think of homeowners nailing strips of plywood over their windows and doors. If a hurricane is expected in your area, emergency boarding is an effective solution for protecting your doors and windows against damage.<\/p>\n

There are two different ways to board up your sliding glass door for hurricanes \u2014 preventatively or as recovery. If you have enough time to prepare your property for the incoming storm, you can call an emergency board up company to cover your sliding glass doors and windows with plywood, protecting the glass against wind damage and impacts.<\/p>\n

If the hurricane hits when you least expect it and your windows are damaged during the storm, you can have recovery board up services cover the hole in your window and prevent additional damages until you can replace the glass. With board-up services for your sliding glass door, you can avoid unwanted damages, reduce liability risks and improve chances for insurance coverage.<\/p>\n

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For Glass Repair, Replacement or Emergency Boarding Services, Trust Glass.com<\/strong><\/h2>\n

When you need emergency boarding services before a hurricane or immediately following a brutal storm, trust Glass.com to help you find responsive, effective and empathetic glass professionals in your area. In addition to boarding, we can also help you locate experts to perform glass repair and replacement services. With Glass.com, you can request free estimates and quickly schedule services with professionals in your area. To learn more, call us at 888-85-GLASS or\u00a0complete our online form<\/a>.<\/u><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

While your home\u2019s sliding glass door allows you quick, easy access to the pool and large scenic views of your beautifully sculpted landscaping, they’re a vulnerable point during harsh weather. To best avoid hurricane-related damages, protect your sliding glass door with these effective and dependable solutions before the storm hits.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":3390,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"content-type":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[159,1352],"tags":[208],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.glass.com\/info\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3332"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.glass.com\/info\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.glass.com\/info\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.glass.com\/info\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/5"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.glass.com\/info\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3332"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.glass.com\/info\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3332\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.glass.com\/info\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3390"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.glass.com\/info\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3332"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.glass.com\/info\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3332"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.glass.com\/info\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3332"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}