The weather in Florida is often rather extreme, at least by United States standards. The summers are hot, and the winters are typically still warm. Just like the heat, storms can also be rather extreme in Florida with hurricanes, in…
As a property owner or developer in Florida, did you know that you have a unique opportunity to save on construction costs for your condo building or real estate development? A sales tax exemption period on impact-resistant doors, garage doors,…
Florida is known for a lot of things. Beautiful beaches, for one. Unfortunately, it's also known for being a target for hurricanes. That's why the Florida Building Code declares that windows have to be impact-resistant if your place is at…
A lot of Florida people live in condominiums. They need to know that the places they live in are safe, which is why the law says they need to undergo a public inspection every 40 years. What else is there…
If you are an architect, real estate developer, or construction business owner a in coastal area, you need to consider the importance of hurricane-proof windows. According to the publication SunSentinel, the Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1st through November…
Hurricanes are devastating forces of nature. For example, Hurricane Irma cut a wide swath through Barbuda, damaging 90% of the buildings there, making 60% of the population homeless, according to one study. After this, homeowners in hurricane-prone areas of the…
Hurricanes are known for heavy winds, downed power lines, and broken windows. One hurricane stirs up millions of miles of air and can lead to over nine trillion liters of rain daily, according to a study. A critical defense against…
Hurricanes are no joke in Florida. If you are an owner of a high rise, you have certain obligations and responsibilities when it comes to this stormy season. According to the National Weather Service, the Atlantic hurricane season runs from…
For over 35 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…
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,…
