We develop, test and manufacture a wide range of hurricane resistant solutions to ensure the structural integrity of buildings, enhance thermal performance and protect occupants. Learn more about our hurricane resistant solutions and how they meet testing standards for wind-borne debris. You can also view the wide range of products in our portfolio.
Protecting people and property from the threat of injury and damage caused by hurricanes is a crucial requirement in the construction industry.
A major cause of property damage and injury is the penetration of the building envelope by wind-borne debris caused by strong wind, relentless rain or internal/external pressure changes. We have a comprehensive portfolio of hurricane resistant products that not only withstand the impact of hurricanes and storms but also provide increased security throughout the year.
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A growing list of East Coast and Gulf Coast states mandate the use of hurricane resistant products in wind-borne debris regions. Our products meet the testing standards for wind-borne debris as outlined in ASTM E 1886 and 1996, and Florida Building Code (FBC) Protocols TAS 201, TAS 202 and TAS 203. Kawneer hurricane resistant products have been independently tested and received Florida Product Approvals (FL #s) and Texas Department of Insurance (TDI #s).
At Kawneer, we manufacture hurricane resistant entrances, storefront framing, curtain walls, windows and balcony doors. Minimizing the vulnerability to penetration by wind-borne debris reduces the chain of destruction from hurricanes and violent storms. Providing quality products, reliability and decades of experience, we offer single-source responsibility, delivering added confidence to building owners.
Hurricane-Prone Regions
Areas vulnerable to hurricanes are the U.S. Atlantic Ocean and Gulf of Mexico coasts where the basic wind speed is greater than 90 mph and Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Guam, Virgin Islands and American Samoa.
Wind-Borne Debris Region
Areas within hurricane-prone regions within 1 mile (1.61 km) of the coastal mean high water line where the basic wind speed is 110 miles (48.4 m/s) per hour or greater; or where the basic wind speed is 120 miles (52.8 m/s) per hour or greater, or Hawaii.
Large missile impact tests simulating large wind-borne debris, such as tree limbs, sign posts and other large objects, are required for products such as entrances and storefronts installed up to 30 feet above grade.
Small missile impact tests simulating smaller wind-borne debris, such as roof gravel, are required for products installed more than 30 feet above grade, such as curtain wall, sliding doors and windows. Test requirements call for entire systems – glass, frames, sealants, locks and fasteners to resist wind-borne debris followed by severe pressure cycling.
For additional information on wind-borne debris protection, please refer to the following test standards, specifications and certifications:
Basic Wind Speed
For further information, visit these Websites:
Product Approval (FPA) Documents (rule 9B-72 for Statewide Approval).
Kawneer recommends that you contact your local glass fabricator for availability and proper selection/application of large missile and small missile impact glass types.
To get additional information regarding the glass types listed below, click on the hyperlinks under each glass type listing or the website listing at the top right hand side of this page.
Common Abbreviations
| Glass | Thickness | Impact Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| HRG-2® by Viracon | 5/8″ | LMI | 1/4″ Heat Strengthened Outboard Lite .050 Polyurethane Lamina .080 Polycarbonate .050 Polyurethane Lamina 1/4″ Heat Strengthened Inboard Lite |
| SAF-GLAS by Security Impact Glass | 9/16″ | LMI | 1/4″ Heat Strengthened Outboard Lite .015 Aliphatic Urethane Lamina .070 Polycarbonate .050 Aliphatic Urethane Lamina 1/4″ Heat Strengthened Inboard Lite |
| STORMGUARD® by Viracon | 9/16″ | LMI | 1/4″ Heat Strengthened Outboard Lite .100 Solutia Saflex® HP (PVB) 1/4″ Heat Strengthened Inboard Lite |
| SENTRYGLAS® PLUS (SGP) | 9/16″ | LMI | 1/4″ Heat Strengthened Outboard Lite .090 DuPont Sentryglas® Plus (PVB) 1/4″ Heat Strengthened Inboard Lite |
| DUPONT BUTACITE® (.090 PVB) | 9/16″ | LMI | 1/4″ Heat Strengthened Outboard Lite .090 DuPont Butacite® (PVB) 1/4″ Heat Strengthened Inboard Lite |
| SOLUTIA SAFLEX® (.090 PVB) | 9/16″ | LMI | 1/4″ Heat Strengthened Outboard Lite .090 Solutia Saflex (PVB) 1/4″ Heat Strengthened Inboard Lite |
| DUPONT BUTACITE® (.060 PVB) | 9/16″ | SMI | 1/4″ Heat Strengthened Outboard Lite .060 DuPont (PVB) 1/4″ Heat Strengthened Inboard Lite |
| SOLUTIA SAFLEX® (.060 PVB) | 9/16″ | SMI | 1/4″ Heat Strengthened Outboard Lite .060 Solutia Saflex (PVB) 1/4″ Heat Strengthened Inboard Lite |
| SOLUTIA SAFLEX® (.030 PVB) | 1″ | SMI | 3/16″ Tempered Outboard/Exterior Lite 3/8″ Air Space 3/16″ Heat Strengthened Outboard/Interior Lite .030 Solutia Saflex® (PVB) 3/16″ Heat Strengthened Inboard Lite |
| STORMGUARD® by Viracon | 1-5/16″ | LMI | 1/4″ Heat Strengthened Outboard/Exterior Lite 1/2″ Air Space 1/4″ Heat Strengthened Outboard/Interior Lite .100 Solutia Saflex® HP (PVB) 1/4″ Heat Strengthened Inboard Lite |
| SOLUTIA SAFLEX® (.060 PVB) | 1-5/16″ | SMI | 1/4″ Heat Strengthened Outboard/Exterior Lite 1/2″ Air Space 1/4″ Heat Strengthened Outboard/Interior Lite .060 Solutia Saflex® (PVB) 1/4″ Heat Strengthened Inboard Lite |
Many Kawneer products have received Florida Product Approval Documents (FL) – (rule 9B-72 for Statewide Approval) and Texas Department of Insurance (TDI) product evaluation documents. As our rigorous product testing and development continues, will will continue to update our document list. Check back often for the newest documents.
The current listing and links to FPA and TDI documents can be found in the corresponding PDF file and links below.
LIST OF PRODUCT APPROVALS
PDF of product approval list (includes FPA & TDI)
WEBSITE LINKS WITH APPROVAL DOCUMENTS
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