Your impact glass is supposed to protect you and your loved ones during a hurricane. But impact glass can crack or fog in just a few short years, and even lose its seal in the Tampa sun. Excellent Sliding Door handles impact glass replacement in Tampa for both your windows and your sliding doors. We can help you get your home or business back to full storm protection in time for the next big storm.
What Makes Impact Glass Different
Impact glass is made with tough plastic interlayers between panes of glass. The glass may break, but it will stay in the frame. Wind and rain are prevented from entering.
The added layer of glass typically makes impact glass much heavier and also much thicker than regular glass. So it requires special frames and must be installed properly. This is not a job for a typical window replacement kit.
When You Need Impact Glass Replacement
Here is what people usually notice:
- A crack from storm debris or a hard hit
- Fog or bubbles between the layers
- Glass pulling away from the frame seal
- A spider web pattern that stays intact even after it has been hit.
Cracked impact glass did its job. But once it is damaged, it may not hold up to the next hit. Replace it before hurricane season, which runs from June through November.
Impact Glass for South Tampa Homes and Businesses
South Tampa is right on the bay and the homes on Bayshore Blvd. get to feel the brunt of the wind during big storms. Channel District condos and Westshore offices with a lot of glass will also take a pounding.
Many Hyde Park and Palma Ceia homes added impact sliding doors during remodels. When one pane gets damaged, we can often replace just that glass unit instead of the whole door.
Check with your condo association to see if they have any rules governing the type of glass or tint that can be used. We can assist in gathering the information required by your condo board to obtain approval for your glass upgrade.
My Advice on Storm Glass
Don’t wait until there’s a storm in the Gulf. Glass takes time to order and everyone wants it at once. Inspect your windows and sliders every spring. Look for cracks, fogging and seals that have pulled away. If you see any unusual conditions, have them measured and quoted as soon as possible.
Impact Glass Replacement FAQs
Can you replace just the impact glass and keep my frame?
Yes, often. If the frame was made specifically for impact glass and is still in good shape, then we can replace the glass unit. First, we would check the frame for damage.
My impact window cracked but did not break. Do I still need to replace it?
Yes. Even if the glass has protected you once, a damaged pane will probably not withstand a further impact. Replace it.
How long does impact glass replacement take in Tampa?
Installation typically occurs within a few hours. We carry inventory for standard sizes, but the glass for impact units is custom-made to precise dimensions. Order early to beat the next storm season.
Who does impact glass replacement near me?
We serve South Tampa, Hyde Park, Palma Ceia, Bayshore, Westshore and the Channel District from our office in Tampa.
Book Impact Glass Replacement in Tampa
Don’t head into storm season with broken glass. Have your impact glass inspected and replaced by the experts at Excellent Sliding Door. Call us or book online at excellentslidingdoor.com.
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