Big Hurricane Windows and Thin Frames

Jul 16

This is one of the biggest design challenges for architects and builders and one of my favorite problems to solve. Working through all of the largest hurricane rated window systems to provide the biggest glass and smallest frames with the least amount of structural steel or additional support mullions.

Very often a project may need 2, 3, or even 4 different window and door manufacturers for a custom tailored solution. There are many ways to approach these tall stair windows in particular and most window companies are going to do it the cheapest way possible which "resembles" the architectural plans.

Kenneth Sandlin

Big Hurricane Windows and Thin Frames

Perpendicular Chase Walls are a major planning hazard

If you design and build within 1 mile of the coast anywhere in the eastern US from Texas to New England, you should be using hurricane impact tested and approved windows and doors.