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 Hurricane Season 2006 Issue
Safety Measures for Stormy Windows 
by Bill York
In single-family homes, and many multifamily homes and condominiums, the existing, nonimpact- rated windows and/or glass doors generally cannot be retrofitted to meet current impact standards and building codes; they can only be replaced or covered with impact-resistant products. But covering existing windows with shatter-resistant film may not offer the storm protection that is needed during harsh-wind events.
The use of safety and security films does reduce flying glass shards if the window glass is broken during a hurricane. Unfortunately, this is perhaps the least of your concerns. The truth is that some of the testing...
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