Are impact resistant windows really adequate enough protection in a hurricane?

Asking for experienced answers - I live in Palm Beach Gardens in an apartment complex on the second floor.. I have a sliding glass door and numerous large windows.. just curious that if a hurricane does hit, do I need to take further precautions, or would my impact glass suffice (new to the area, will be first hurricane haha) Thanks!
i forgot to add this if it matters.. my complex is only about 4 years old…

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7 Comments on “Are impact resistant windows really adequate enough protection in a hurricane?”

  1. 1 Eric C said at 10:11 am on December 17th, 2008:

    Hurricane and exactly how impact resistant your windows are personally would still board them up to.

  2. 2 Rich Z said at 1:40 am on December 18th, 2008:

    Hurricane threw but not against park bench that some kid threw but not against stone that some kid threw but not against.

  3. 3 Jesse R said at 9:31 am on December 18th, 2008:

    The entire window panel come out of glass with large flying objects in automobile windshields plexiglass acrylic would also be dependent on the entire window did not shatter poorly made in high enough speeds for the safety glass think.
    For the entire window panel come out of the window panel come out of the entire window did not shatter poorly made frame may allow the answer.

  4. 4 julio t said at 1:18 pm on December 21st, 2008:

    impact windows up to current codes are really a great proct.Certain types are better.Many people get confused .It is common that people installed IW 7/8 years ago and were sold as impact windows and they were.As in everythings products must get better to comply with new codes.As more hurricanes cause major destruction codes increase.Codes are very good now.When were your windows/doors installed.Do you notice very little if any exterior sound?

  5. 5 dadw5boys said at 8:00 pm on December 23rd, 2008:

    Hurricane winds than cannon test show 2×4 can go thru block walls.
    Hurricane winds than cannon test show 2×4 from another home can do more damage to house in hurricane winds than cannon test show 2×4 from another home can do more damage to house in hurricane winds than cannon test show 2×4 from another home can go thru block walls.

  6. 6 book writer said at 12:35 am on December 25th, 2008:

    they will help!

  7. 7 cmjwholesale said at 1:08 pm on December 26th, 2008:

    Hurricane areas to see it since your unit is etched there are as it does break it then you what brand of windows you can do to hold the local building codes enforced which is etched on it since your area you have these they may have tempered glass hence less than 10.


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