09/09/2026
"I'll just put up shutters." 🤔
We hear that a lot. And a few other things that aren't quite true about impact windows. Let's clear a few up:
❌ Myth: Impact windows and hurricane windows are the same thing.
✅ Not quite. True impact-resistant units use a 15/16" insulated glass package — tempered exterior, laminated interior, argon fill, aluminum-reinforced frames. That's a different level of debris protection.
❌ Myth: They're too expensive.
✅ They're one of the better-returning upgrades you can make — Viwinco cites a 67.1% return on investment, before you count the drop in your energy bills.
❌ Myth: Shutters do the same job.
✅ Shutters protect you the day you put them up. Impact windows protect you every day — plus year-round noise reduction and UV filtering. No ladder, no storage, no 2 a.m. scramble when a storm shifts track.
❌ Myth: They look industrial.
✅ Custom frame colors, exterior laminates, grid patterns, double-hung, casement, picture. Nobody will know they're impact-rated unless you tell them.
Read the full breakdown 👇
https://www.viwinco.com/debunking-impact-window-myths/
📞 Questions about what's right for your home? Call Direct Remodels at 813-314-7467.
Impact resistant windows are often surrounded by misconceptions that can deter homeowners from recognizing their full benefits. This guide aims to address these myths and provide crucial information to help you make a well-informed decision about your home's safety.
