Understanding the Pressure Ratings of Impact Windows and Doors

When it comes to protecting your home against the forces of nature, such as hurricanes and severe storms, impact windows and doors play a crucial role. These specialized products are designed to withstand high winds and flying debris, but understanding their pressure ratings is essential to ensure you’re making the right choice for your home’s safety. Let’s delve into the importance of pressure ratings and what they mean for your impact windows and doors.

What Are Pressure Ratings?
Pressure ratings, often referred to as design pressure (DP) ratings, measure the ability of a window or door to resist air and water infiltration, as well as structural loads such as wind pressure. These ratings are typically expressed in pounds per square foot (PSF) and are determined through rigorous testing procedures conducted by independent laboratories.

Importance of Pressure Ratings for Impact Windows and Doors
The pressure ratings of impact windows and doors are crucial indicators of their performance during extreme weather events, such as hurricanes and high winds. Higher pressure ratings signify greater resistance to these forces, providing enhanced protection for your home and occupants.

Understanding DP Ratings
DP ratings for impact windows and doors are divided into different categories based on the level of pressure they can withstand. These categories include:

Low DP Ratings: Windows and doors with lower DP ratings are suitable for areas with minimal wind exposure, such as inland regions or low-rise buildings.

Medium DP Ratings: Medium-rated windows and doors offer increased resistance to wind pressure and are suitable for homes located in moderately windy areas or mid-rise buildings.

High DP Ratings: Windows and doors with high DP ratings are designed to withstand extreme wind pressures, making them ideal for coastal regions or high-rise buildings prone to hurricane-force winds.

Choosing the Right Pressure Ratings for Your Home
When selecting impact windows and doors for your home, it’s essential to consider your location, local building codes, and environmental factors. Consulting with a reputable manufacturer or contractor can help you determine the appropriate pressure ratings needed to ensure the safety and durability of your home’s exterior.

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21:56 04 Apr 24

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00:15 24 Oct 23

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19:07 23 Oct 23

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15:03 05 Oct 23

Great company, I highly recommend it. They replaced my windows and doors and the service was very professional and expertise. The whole team provided a great customer service, always available and helpful. Ricardo Josue Bestard gave me a very knowledgeable presentation and helped me select the best option for my house, excellent seller. The owner Raul came by my property to confirm right measurements and explained again all steps of the process, very attentive. Windows and doors arrived when it was planned, Maria Karla and Monica were always in touch with me, keeping me informed in a very cordial way. Installers were awesome, very fast and clean. I have nothing but good comments , totally satisfied with the work. Thank you

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14:49 30 Sep 23

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20:23 28 Aug 23

My neighbor contracted Reylos Glass for his house's storm doors and windows. I reached out to Reylos based on his recommendation. Ricardo was great (friendly, helpful, accommodating). The office has good communication skills. Monica and Claudia, thank you for your wonderful personalities and people skills. You're ALL A+. Very detailed and reliable. The delivery crew was punctual and professional. The installation cre staff was attentive and considerate. My wife is very allergic. They went out of their way to keep the dust to a bare minimum as per Monica's instructions. I'm currently waiting on a follow-up issue and hoping it'll be resolved soon.

Ernesto Morales

15:17 16 Aug 23

The person who guided us through the process, Ricardo Bestard is not only knowledgeable and professional, he is also a very kind and helpful guy. He explained me pros and cons of different types of glass and helped me to buy the most adequate one for us. His follow up has been good also to keep us on the loop. I already received an email from the assistant coordinator. She gave me the most likely date for installation. As soon as I have my job completed I will post again.Ernesto.

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20:03 26 May 23

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22:01 18 Jan 23

Reyloss Glass replaced 3 sliding doors and two small windows.We are very happy with the result, from the design, the plan and the execution the team was very professional with a lot of experience.The installers did an excellent job, taking care of every detail, even though it might take some more work to overcome any challenge that may appear.The were very careful with my home during the works doing zero damage.The price was on average, not too expensive, not too cheap.I would recommend them 100%.

Bryan Hocevar

14:53 10 Jan 23

Reylos Glass replaced my front door with a high impact door on my condo. Javier was easy and patient to work with...the install crew was great, very professional and clean, protected the inside space very well from dust and debris. Job well done by the Reylos Glass team.

Gail Taylor

18:17 06 Dec 22

I had one of my broken impact windows replaced. The guys that did the job was very prompt, easy to communicate with. Very respectful and protective of my property. The installation was very seamless, neat and the area was cleaned up after they was finished.

Remy Dou

22:58 11 Sep 22

Reylos Glass truly lives up to their motto—quality and confidence. Our custom impact windows look amazing, they were installed in a day and a half without issues, and the workers were kind and respectful. Raul Losada, the owner, came out to confirm the quality of the work. He walked us through everything and was very kind. Plus he gave us a very good price!

Angel Sanchez

22:57 11 Sep 22

Reylos Glass really help a lot not just on providing a great new look to my house but also protect my house and family…highly recommend them for impact windows and doors

Jeannette Coto Dou

18:47 19 Aug 20

Reylos Glass was very responsive and reliable. They provided me a very detailed quote via email and visited the home twice to ensure they had the right measurements. The windows and doors arrived when they said they would. They also installed them within 2 days or less - and kept everything cleaned. Raul the owner called many times to follow up before and after installation. 100% recommend this company. Very happy with the product and installation.