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Assuming it is just a spelling error and you meant "Viwinco"..... I just built two homes in St James Plantation with 100% Viwinco impact glass windows AND doors..... you are correct, they are the most cost effective custom impact glass windows that I could find, very happy with the product, delivery, service and after market service by the company.
Assuming it is just a spelling error and you meant "Viwinco"..... I just built two homes in St James Plantation with 100% Viwinco impact glass windows AND doors..... you are correct, they are the most cost effective custom impact glass windows that I could find, very happy with the product, delivery, service and after market service by the company.
Yep, spelling error!
Glad to hear that you're satisfied with them. I certainly don't mind using the recommended product, but always like to do a little leg work to ensure I'm not shooting myself in the foot by doing so. Cost effective is great, the question always comes to mind though, what is the long term effectiveness of the product and would I be best off investing a marginal amount more now to save long term down the road on energy bills, replacement etc...
Some of the best money you can spend... the reason mortgage companies require wind and hail insurance is for the "chance" of a projectile smashing a window in a hurricane is that when that window breaks, besides hundreds of gallons of water pouring in and ruining "everything" in the house, the house becomes depressurized and that creates "lift" when that 160 MPH wind moves across your roof and that is when the roof is liable to come off.... simple physics..... no broken windows... roof stays on.
We are actually going to go for a "fortified" structure with all the inspections and certifications associated with it. Two reasons: 1)Peace of mind 2)Insurance costs. The building site is already in the "X" Flood Zone which I'm told all but eliminates flood insurance which is a huge plus.
The last 2 homes I built were "Gold" fortified structures... qualified for the 20% discount on wind and hail.... a rare and complicated process but worth it if you ask me.
The last 2 homes I built were "Gold" fortified structures... qualified for the 20% discount on wind and hail.... a rare and complicated process but worth it if you ask me.
Yes! That's the certification we will be going for "Gold". As you say, more complex and rare but IMO should be worth the trouble and extra cost if it protects the house better from storm damage in the long run!
Well, here is the long and short of having a Gold fortified structure, besides the discount.... when you have to evacuate for the category 4 / 5 and come back after a few days.... your neighbor had a brick go thru his window and thousands of gallons of water ( or the roof partially off ) followed and when you both drive up to the houses he will be sitting on his stoop waiting for the insurance adjuster and trying to find a place to live for a few months "minimum"... and you and your wife go in your house and make dinner..... THAT is the difference....I recall something about an ounce of prevention.
Well, here is the long and short of having a Gold fortified structure, besides the discount.... when you have to evacuate for the category 4 / 5 and come back after a few days.... your neighbor had a brick go thru his window and thousands of gallons of water ( or the roof partially off ) followed and when you both drive up to the houses he will be sitting on his stoop waiting for the insurance adjuster and trying to find a place to live for a few months "minimum"... and you and your wife go in your house and make dinner..... THAT is the difference....I recall something about an ounce of prevention.
That sounds like the scenario I'd like! Hate it for the neighbor though, maybe we'll feed him dinner, lol!
Do you need / have the name / number of a good "fortified" guy ?
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