A hurricane A tropical cyclone is a storm system characterized by a large low-pressure center and numerous thunderstorms that produce strong winds and heavy rain. Tropical cyclones feed on heat released when moist air rises, resulting in condensation of water vapor contained in the moist air. They are fueled by a different heat mechanism than other cyclonic is a tropical cyclone, occurring in the North Atlantic Ocean or the Northeast Pacific Ocean, east of the International Dateline.

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Are impact resistant windows really adequate enough protection in a hurricane?
Q. Asking for experienced answers - I live in Palm Beach Gardens in an apartment complex on the second floor.. I have a sliding glass door and numerous large windows.. just curious that if a hurricane does hit, do I need to take further precautions, or would my impact glass suffice (new to the area, will be first hurricane haha) Thanks! i forgot to add this if it matters.. my complex is only about 4 years old...
Asked by LilMissSuNsHiNe - Mon Aug 20 13:36:41 2007 - - 7 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Yes and no. Impact resistant windows are made in different ways--tempered glass with a film between layers of glass (think car windshields), Plexiglass (acrylic), and Lexan (polycarbonate). The key to the answer is "impact". These windows will protect against breakage from impact by flying objects. The acrylic would be my last choice if I picked. Protection from damage by large flying objects in high velocity wind would also be dependent on the quality of the frame. Even if the window did not shatter, a poorly made frame may allow the entire window panel come out of the frame if it was struck with a large enough object at high enough speeds. For the best protection, purchase high quality frames with the safety glass such as that used in… [cont.]
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