Incredible destruction in Houston in less than 1 hour of 105-113 mph hurricane force winds

Incredible destruction in Houston in less than 1 hour of 105-113 mph hurricane force winds. Windows blown out, roofs blown off, trees down, limbs and debris blown everywhere. A Category 2-3 hurricane with no warning is so scary as storms become more frequent and more powerful.

Miami-Dade set the standards for hurricane building codes after Andrew in 1992 and a whole industry started. Hurricane Sandy in 2012 was what really opened up the floodgates to manufacturers investing in more extensive testing after the entire East Coast to New England became a market for hurricane products.

All storm prone areas should be building to higher standards and hurricane building experts in South Florida with decades of experience from architects, to engineers, and consultants can help design to withstand over 170 mph winds and flying debris.

I help architects, builders, and owners select, specify, and detail luxury residential hurricane glazing systems without manufacturer or dealer biases.

From just one hour to as many hours as you need a glazing expert for your project.

I also give classes in all aspects of hurricane windows and doors on glass aesthetics and energy performance, manufacturer product overviews, detailed installation planning and best practices, and understanding hurricane product approvals.