Why Laminated Glass is Important

During a storm, if a building is breached through a broken window or doorglass, wind may enter the structure and cause an increase in air pressure. This vacuum effect could lift the roof and collapse the walls. Laminated glass helps to preserve the building envelope, keeping the wind and other elements outside.

In severe weather, the frame system, laminated glass and sealant must work together to resist the catastrophic forces applied during severe weather. Stormforce Fiberglass Entry Systems do just that. Similar to the glass used in car windshields and aircraft windows, the insulating glass features an impact-resistant plastic interlayer that is bonded between two pieces of glass under heat and pressure. The interlayer remains adhered to the glass fragments and resists penetration, even if the glass pane is broken – protecting against flying debris and hurricane-force winds. In addition, laminated glass guards against forced entry – resisting repeated impacts from hammers, bricks or similar weapons. It also helps to control unwanted outside noise from entering the home and filters out 99% of the sun’s most damaging rays that fade carpets and draperies.