As a contractor, you know that many glass types are available for your projects. However, you have yet to use sound proof glass and aren't sure if it's right for you. If you're still on the fence about trying it,…
Today there is less chance of harm from storms and hurricanes due to impact-resistant, or IR, glass. Impact windows or shutters can help keep homes a little safer from shattered glass fragments. Here's what you will want to know about…
As a homeowner, your home is your biggest investment, and protecting it from natural disasters is a top priority. Hurricanes are common in many parts of the world, and they can cause significant damage to your home. Installing hurricane proof…
For 30 years, our team at EGS International has provided hurricane-proof windows, condominiums, and high-rise windows and doors solutions to Condo Associations for their high-rise residential and commercial building projects. Throughout this time, we've earned a reputation for durability and…
After installing high-impact windows and doors for hurricane-protection in your commercial or residential building, you need to conduct proper maintenance to prolong their longevity. A good window and glass door system with an impact-resistant glazing system of +105/-130 will protect…
In hurricane-prone areas like Florida, undertaking a construction project without utilizing hurricane resistant windows is tantamount to failure. You need hurricane proof windows to protect your investment and ensure the safety of the occupants of your buildings. Window and door…
South Florida usually experiences some of the strongest hurricanes in the U.S. This is the reason that the Florida Building Code (FBC) requires all windows of buildings within one mile of the coast where the wind speed is more than…
When it comes to hurricane protection. Some Florida residents swear by impact windows. Others stand behind shutters as the best form of defense. Which one should you choose? Here’s everything you need to know in order to decide whether impact…
Condos in Florida are required to undergo a public inspection every 40 years. For many people, that might mean it's time to replace old windows and doors with hurricane proof windows and doors. When you're looking at hurricane proof sliding…
If you own a property of any kind in South Florida, then chances are that you are reasonably worried about the negative consequences of not having your properties prepared for the damaging effects of hurricane season. Whether you're a regular…